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Do you lose more weight if you have hiv and you have sex? i'm just wondering

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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HIV infection: Nope. And nope. People with HIV still struggle with either keeping weight on or taking weight off. Sexual activity will not lead to any weight loss.

Answered 6/10/2014

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