HIV and AIDS

ThePhanastasio · 02-22-2012, 06:17 PM

The vast majority of people I've met who've had AIDS or HIV have been heterosexual, actually...drug users, mainly, but heterosexual.

My best friend's uncle is one of a handful of people I've know who have been members of the LGBT community and died of AIDS.

I really do think the issue with the disease's spread is a lack of wearing protection. When there's no risk of pregnancy, why should you?

It's also passed through bodily fluids, entering the body through open wounds...and during anal intercourse, there is often some manner of tearing.

Personally, I've not met a single gay female with HIV or AIDS, only heterosexual females who contracted the disease via intravenous drug use. I also don't see it so much as being a plague predominately affecting the gay community - as quite a few gay acquaintances have claimed to me - as I feel it's a much bigger issue in Africa than here. At least here, we have some manner of education on the matter, and readily available protection. The choice not to use said protection is stupid and reckless.

FETCHER. · 02-22-2012, 06:56 PM

aww yeah, I understand with the tearing and stuff now, I never even thought of tears. Why is tear (rip) and tear ( :'( ) spelled the same, so confusing.

**Goofle** · 02-22-2012, 07:07 PM

I hope people see the seriousness of this film.

FETCHER. · 02-22-2012, 07:18 PM

...and this

NSW · 02-22-2012, 08:43 PM

I do have someone very close to me (immediate family close) that has the virus, and has known about it for approximately 5 years now. He is homosexual and supposedly engaged in some promiscuous activity in the past. I say supposedly because he doesn't really talk about it. In many of ways, he seems to be the opposite of what I would expect of someone with HIV/AIDS. He almost has the attitude of "if I ignore it, it's not there." That's not to say he continues to engage in promiscuous activities or refuses to inform those close to him of his condition. He just chooses not to speak out about it. He puts off going to the doctor when problematic symptoms pop up. He just doesn't seem to be taking care of himself or making an effort to keep the community well informed about the disease in general. I'm not saying everyone who has AIDS is required to be a spokesperson for the community, but it does seem to be uncharacteristic of most people with the disease.

FETCHER. · 02-22-2012, 09:02 PM

He probably finds it embarrassing but he should still use protection, indefinitely. It's a shame that it's so taboo to some people I wouldn't think any less if someone came clean and told me they had it. I'd be a little paranoid if it was someone I was having sex with but I'm sure most people would feel like that in the beginning even if they never voiced it.

Howard the Duck · 02-23-2012, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Aurora

I'd assume it's because there's no risk of pregnancy so not much need to wear protection? I literally have no idea. I've never looked into it, but it's not ignorance to the disease.

Personally I've never known anyone with HIV/AIDS, or anyone who knows anyone.

or because buttfuck condoms are expensive

FETCHER. · 02-23-2012, 07:48 AM

I'm sorry but I'd rather fork out an extra couple of quid than get AIDs, there's no competition really.

Howard the Duck · 02-23-2012, 08:30 AM

it's also harder to get one at the nearest 7-11

Guybrush · 02-23-2012, 11:06 AM

What's LBGT community? The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual community?

02-22-2012, 06:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	The vast majority of people I've met who've had AIDS or HIV have been heterosexual, actually...drug users, mainly, but heterosexual. My best friend's uncle is one of a handful of people I've know who have been members of the LGBT community and died of AIDS. I really do think the issue with the disease's spread is a lack of wearing protection. When there's no risk of pregnancy, why should you? It's also passed through bodily fluids, entering the body through open wounds...and during anal intercourse, there is often some manner of tearing. Personally, I've not met a single gay female with HIV or AIDS, only heterosexual females who contracted the disease via intravenous drug use. I also don't see it so much as being a plague predominately affecting the gay community - as quite a few gay acquaintances have claimed to me - as I feel it's a much bigger issue in Africa than here. At least here, we have some manner of education on the matter, and readily available protection. The choice not to use said protection is stupid and reckless. __________________ Phish: Studio Discography Reviewed 100 Albums I Heartily Recommend My last.fm It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken Perhaps they're better left unsung

02-22-2012, 08:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
NSW Bigger and Better Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas girl living in the UK Posts: 2,596	I do have someone very close to me (immediate family close) that has the virus, and has known about it for approximately 5 years now. He is homosexual and supposedly engaged in some promiscuous activity in the past. I say supposedly because he doesn't really talk about it. In many of ways, he seems to be the opposite of what I would expect of someone with HIV/AIDS. He almost has the attitude of "if I ignore it, it's not there." That's not to say he continues to engage in promiscuous activities or refuses to inform those close to him of his condition. He just chooses not to speak out about it. He puts off going to the doctor when problematic symptoms pop up. He just doesn't seem to be taking care of himself or making an effort to keep the community well informed about the disease in general. I'm not saying everyone who has AIDS is required to be a spokesperson for the community, but it does seem to be uncharacteristic of most people with the disease. __________________ Hi.

02-23-2012, 11:06 AM	#20 (permalink)
Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	What's LBGT community? The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual community? __________________ Something Completely Different