Should I worry about HIV and AIDS?
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Everyone should be informed about HIV and AIDS, not just gay people. It's not your sexual orientation that puts you at risk for HIV infection, it's your behavior. HIV is transmitted in three main ways: (1) through unprotected sex with an infected person; (2) through sharing needles or syringes with an infected person; and (3) the virus can be passed from an infected woman to her baby during pregnancy. Be sure to educate yourself regarding not only HIV/AIDS, but also other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). PFLAG NYC can provide you with contact information for organizations that educate people regarding HIV/AIDS and STDs.
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There's also risk factors to take into account…. As I've said before, the biggest factor in the equation is the HIV+ person's viral load.... There's also other factors, such as the length and roughnes of the sex, and whether or not tearing of the bodily (anal or vaginal) tissues occurrs. That being said though, proper education is a good start and not having to fear it because you don't understand it.
I completely agree with the concept of a little education goes a long way.
