HIV can affect anyone from any part of the world, no matter whether they are gay, straight, old or young.
Which protects you most against HIV infection?
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Condoms are the most effective way to protect against transmission of HIV and other STDs during sex.
How can you tell if somebody has HIV or AIDS?
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There are no specific symptoms of HIV. In fact, many people who are diagnosed with HIV lead a healthy life for years if they receive treatment. It is said that someone has progressed to AIDS when they are affected by certain HIV-related illnesses.
Can you get AIDS from sharing the cup of an HIV positive person?
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It is not possible to become infected with HIV from everyday casual contact such as sharing food, shaking hands or touching the same objects. You are only at risk from HIV if you are exposed to infected blood or bodily fluids.
Is there a cure for AIDS?
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There is no cure for AIDS. This means it is important to be aware of prevention methods such as safe sex to protect yourself.
What is HIV?
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HIV is a virus. Like all viruses, HIV cannot grow or reproduce on its own. In order to make new copies of itself it must infect the cells of a living organism.
Can insects transmit HIV?
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Insects cannot transmit HIV. When taking blood from someone mosquitoes do not inject blood from any previous person. The only thing that a mosquito injects is saliva, which acts as a lubricant and enables it to feed more efficiently.
What does STI stand for?
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Sexually transmitted Infections (STIs) can be passed on during sex, so it's always a good idea to use a condom and protect yourself.
When was the term "AIDS" first defined?
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AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) was first defined in the USA in September 1982. The term 'AIDS' was suggested at a meeting in Washington, D.C., in July.
What does the standard HIV test identify?
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AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) was first defined in the USA in September 1982. The term 'AIDS' was suggested at a meeting in Washington, D.C., in July.
How do most people become infected with HIV?
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The majority of people who are HIV positive become infected through unprotected sex.
What is the international symbol of AIDS awareness?
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The red ribbon is an international symbol of AIDS awareness that is worn by people all year round and particularly around World AIDS Day.
Which people can't be infected with HIV?
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There is no group that cannot become infected with HIV.
Approximately how many people worldwide were living with HIV/AIDS at the end of 2007?
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33.2 million people were living with HIV throughout the world at the end of 2007. Of these, 2.5 million were children, and 22.5 million were living in sub-Saharan Africa.
When did doctors first became aware of AIDS?
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AIDS was first discovered by doctors in the USA in 1981.
Only drugs that are injected increase the risk of HIV transmission.
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It is not only injecting drug users that are at risk of exposure to HIV, as other non-injected drugs can lower inhibition and increase sexual desire, leading to 'high-risk' behaviour such as unprotected sex.
In what year was the vaccine for AIDS discovered?
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An AIDS vaccine that could save millions of lives does not yet exist, but research and development is ongoing around the world.
In heterosexual sex, who is more likely to become infected with HIV from an HIV positive partner?
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Physically, women are more susceptible than men to HIV infection through heterosexual sex.
HIV can be transmitted from mother to child through...
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Mother to child transmission (MTCT) is when an HIV positive woman passes the virus to her baby. This can occur during pregnancy, labour and delivery, or breastfeeding.
Globally, most women become infected with HIV through...
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Most HIV positive women become infected with HIV through unprotected heterosexual sex.
If an HIV positive pregnant woman takes the correct drugs and doesn't breastfeed, how likely is her baby to be born with HIV?
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There is a less than 2% chance that HIV will be transmitted from mother to child if the mother takes the correct drugs and does not breastfeed.
Do condoms provide total protection against all sexually transmitted infections?
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Condoms provide protection against many STDs such as HIV, however there are some STIs such as genital warts and herpes that can be passed on through skin contact even when a condom is used.
What are the best lubricants to use with latex condoms?
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Always use a water-based lubricant with latex condoms, as oil based lubricants will cause the latex to break.
Which is the most effective at preventing pregnancy, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections?
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Condoms are the only type of contraception that reduce both your chance of becoming pregnant and your risk of becoming infected with STIs.
How often should male condoms be used?
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Male condoms should never be used more than once.
At what point during sexual intercourse should the condom be put on the penis?
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The condom should be put on before there is any contact between the penis and your partner's body. Fluids released from the penis even very early on in sex can cause pregnancy or transmit an STI.
A female condom cannot be used at the same time as a male condom because...
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It is not a good idea to use a female and male condom at the same time because the friction between the two may cause them to break.
Why are some condoms 'ribbed'?
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Ribbed condoms are textured with ribs or bumps, which can increase sensation for both partners.
You "lose your virginity" when...
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The term 'to lose your virginity' means to have sex for the first time.
Monogamy is when you...
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Being monogamous means being faithful to one partner.
Herpes can be transmitted by...
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Genital herpes is passed on through skin contact with an infected person. The virus affects the areas where it enters the body, through kissing, penetrative or oral sex. The best way to prevent STI infection is to use a condom.
What does it mean to have unprotected sex?
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Having unprotected sex means having sex (when a man puts his penis into a woman's vagina) without using a condom.
What is foreplay?
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Sexual intercourse begins with foreplay. Both partners get sexually excited through kissing and cuddling, touching and sexual activities.
When is a "safe" time for a girl to have unprotected sex so that she will not become pregnant?
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There is unfortunately no 'safe' time to have unprotected sex if you wish to avoid getting pregnant. Even unprotected sex during a girl's period can result in pregnancy.
What is the average global age for having sex for the first time?
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Surveys have shown that the average global age for first having sex is around 19, and in some countries it’s as high as 23.
Oral sex is...
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Oral sex involves giving or receiving oral stimulation (i.e.sucking or licking) to the penis or the vagina.