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Be careful. Be smart. Be safe. World Aids Day.
We’ve been talking a lot about sex lately. Kira has asked the question Why Have Sex? and talked about Pornography and Relationships. I’ve urged you to consider balance in your relationships and how sex is about intimacy and connection. I’ve also talked about when porn becomes a problem and tried to dispel some myths about porn. And that’s all good.
But the truth is there’s more to think about than just having fun with sex. If you’re having unprotected sex, one night of fun change everything. That’s why 20-forty.com has joined together with bloggers everywhere to spread the news about World Aids Day through Bloggers Unite.
Did you know that in 2007, the estimated number of persons living with HIV worldwide was 33.2 million and there were 2.7 million people newly infected? Do you wonder if they thought about the consequences of having unprotected sex?
The truth is it’s easy to find yourself in a situation involving unprotected sex. You’re out on the town with the girls, you drink more than you should and the next thing you know you’re in bed with some dude you’ve just met. Maybe you’re caught up in the heat of the moment and, because of the alcohol, your judgment isn’t what it normally is. Next morning you realize you’ve done something pretty stupid.
You didn’t stop to think about the cold, hard facts.
- At the end of 2003, an estimated 1,039,000 to 1,185,000 persons in the United States were living with HIV/AIDS.
- HIV/AIDS was diagnosed for an estimated 9,708 women in 2005.
- High-risk heterosexual contact was the source of 80% of these newly diagnosed infections in women.
- Women with AIDS made up an increasing part of the epidemic. In 1992, women accounted for an estimated 14% of adults and adolescents living with AIDS in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. By the end of 2005, this proportion had grown to 23%.
Don’t become a statistic ladies. Be careful. Be smart. Be safe.
Want to become involved?
‘Be-Friend’ NIDA and AIDS.gov on MySpace to stay connected to the issue and those working within it. Together, we can stay up-to-date on new efforts, research findings and activities.
Join AIDS.gov to promote this important day!
Join the “Facing AIDS: World AIDS Day 2008 Campaign
You can take action and take control in response to HIV/AIDS:
- get tested for HIV
- practice safe methods to prevent HIV
- decide not to engage in high risk behaviors
- talk about HIV prevention with family, friends, and coworkers
- provide support to people living with HIV/AIDS
Thoughts?
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a.eye December 1st, 2008, 5:38 pm
Great post. Thanks for sharing information on this important day.
SINgleGIRL December 1st, 2008, 9:47 pm
Wonderful post. I hope you don’t mind but I’m going to link to it.
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auntiegwen December 2nd, 2008, 3:42 am
Sex, I wonder if I can remember how to do that ?
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lisaq December 2nd, 2008, 6:15 am
Thanks a.eye!
Don’t mind at all SINgleGIRL! Thanks!
Haha Gwen. I hear ya there girl!
Honey December 2nd, 2008, 11:13 am
Be safe, get tested!
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Cathouse Teri December 2nd, 2008, 11:16 am
There’s nothing safe about sex.
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lisaq December 3rd, 2008, 7:10 am
Yep Honey. Everyone should.
Haha Cathouse Teri! You got that right!