It’s now recommended that everyone over 13 years old should get tested for HIV at least once. If a young person is having sex without protection (e.g. not using condoms) … read more
Articles Tagged: HIV/AIDS
Living with HIV: Disclosure
Making the decision Is it appropriate to disclose? Some people choose to disclose to many others, some people choose to disclose to a few, some people choose one, and some … read more
What are the possibilities for getting HIV/AIDS even though I used protection?
If you use latex condoms for protection and you use them correctly every time you have intercourse, the risk of getting HIV/AIDS is greatly reduced. The most dependable ways to … read more
I touched a strange girl’s vagina with my hand, and then I touched my penis. Will this give me HIV?
In order for HIV to spread an infected person’s blood, semen (if they’re male), vaginal fluid, or breast milk would have to get into the other person’s bloodstream. The most … read more
How does AIDS spread?
AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and it’s caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV. When a person with HIV gets more serious infections because of a weak … read more