HIV discussion--myths and truths

[Mortons]

You're absolutely right about all you've stated above; I am also fully aware. There is a Pandemic with AIDs which has spread itsself way beyond its origin harming the innocent.

Something to read:

Children who suffer (those who have AIDs; those who have been orphaned, which I mentioned in my post prior, I've seen this happen:

http://www.avert.org/children.htm

http://www.avert.org/aidsorphans.htm

Women:

http://www.avert.org/women.htm

Older People: (Blame it on Viagra)

http://www.avert.org/older-people.htm

HIV via Drug Use: (also involves sexually related activites)

http://www.avert.org/druguse.htm

HIV and Prostitution:

http://www.avert.org/prostitution-aids.htm

Origin Theories:

http://www.avert.org/origins.htm

AIDs Discrimination:

http://www.avert.org/aidsstigma.htm

In the News:

http://www.avert.org/aidsnews.htm

It's alot to read, but it's very informative.

Who exactly are the innocent? The people listed in these links only? Homosexual people in a loving relationship are not innocent?

 

[thiccknlong]

I just have a question, because I remember an episode of 'Girlfriends'

But if someone is HIV positive, and there is an open wound, and blood is seeping out and you gain contact with the blood, can the disease be contracted to you?

Just a question

YES! Anytime blood is involved, you can get aids from it. You should wear gloves.

 

[thiccknlong]

Shimmie, as far as HIV goes, it doesnt matter how it originated. If it did start out as a "gay" disease, its in the heterosexual community now, so everyone needs to protect themselves. I have split the HIV info off into another thread so the discussion can continue. Please keep it civil ladies.

Exaclty! I think ladies will hang on to the word "gay" and will not protect themselves with their husbands and boyfriends and get the disease. Regardless this or that, once it entered the st8 comm, it spreaded like wildfire.

 

[cocoberry10]

The original topic had nothing to do with this.........but your best bet would be to not even ask what is was....it was not a "legal" thing to talk about here that is why there was a spin-off (I guess). I just responded to your question because it says that this is my thread.....but it is not my thread AT ALL, I never even asked about HIV my original post was edited to say this.

Okay, I got it.

 

[cocoberry10]

As far as contracting HIV goes, I would hope that in this day and age, people know that anyone is at risk for the disease, regardless of your age, orientation, race or gender.

 

[Enchantmt]

EDIT: This is split off from original topic to continue the HIV discussion. I hope you take this as an opportunity to educate each other, not to fight or spread a personal agenda. This is about the disease, not the moral or spiritual dynamics involved. Please keep ON TOPIC, and please keep it civil.

Thank you, ladies!

~Enchantmt


This is not my thread, Mods I would appreciate it if my name is taken off of this post. JuicesN'Berries

I'm sorry I'm just seeing this. Because the thread was copied in order to split this topic off from the originial, I was unable to remove your name or delete your entry, as it was the OP. I had tried deleting it on the first copy I made, but that deletes the entire topic. That is why I deleted your entire original post and replaced it with an edit. I apologize for any confusion this has caused. I had anticipated the discussion continuing more that day, and I figured the members who had participated in the first thread would know what was going on. Since the first post in this thread didnt include a question or topic, just my edit, I figured that others would catch on. I probably could have created a new thread and merged it with this so my post was first, but this is how it worked out. Again, I'm sorry for any confusion.