Gay Teenagers And Hiv

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Gay teens vs. Straight teens: Whose more at risk for HIV?

WHAT ARE THE STATS ON GAY TEENAGERS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 CONTRACTING HIV? ARE THEY AT THE SAME RISK FOR HIV AS HETEROSEXUAL YOUNG MEN? IS THIS DETERMINED BY RACE, UPBRINGING OR SOCIAL FACTORS DO YOU THINK?...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your question. In regard to teens (Gay and Straight) getting HIV:Because HIV infection (without being diagnosed with AIDS) is not a reportable condition in many places (as of October 1998), we do not currently have a lot of data to... Read more »

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California Group Hosts Conference, Starts Database to Spread HIV/AIDS Awareness Among Black Teenagers

Helping Our Own Destiny -- a not-for-profit group in Fresno, Calif. -- this month is launching a new HIV/AIDS awareness campaign aimed at black teenagers, the Fresno Bee reports. For the campaign's launch on Feb. 28, the group plans to host a... Read more »

Massachusetts Court of Appeals Rules MassHealth Must Review Payment Denial for Teenager's HIV-Related Surgery

A three-judge panel of the Massachusetts Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled that MassHealth , the state's Medicaid provider, must review its decision to deny a claim filed in 2004 on behalf on a 15-year-old HIV-positive girl who underwent surgery to... Read more »

Bush's Sex Education, Ryan White Policies Undermining HIV Prevention Efforts in Gay Community, Opinion Piece Says

Not only is President Bush doing "precious little" to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS in the gay community, but his policies also have "worked against" prevention efforts targeting the population, California state Sen. Carole Migden (D) writes in a San... Read more »

Laying It Bare: Gay Men and Unprotected Sex in the Age of HIV/AIDS

Introduction Guest Panelists Language and Homophobia: What Are We Talking About When We Talk About "Barebacking"? Prevalence: How Widespread Is Unprotected Sex Among Gay Men? Motivations: Why Would Gay Men Put Themselves at Risk? ... Read more »

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newly gay and now HIV+

Posted by Anonymous, 17 Replies

I just found out this week i am infected. I am divorced from a woman and have 3 children. Everyone ive been with told me they were negative and no one climaxed in a way that would be dangerous. How did this happen??? I got real sick in Feb with... Read more »

Gay teen...

Posted by gmpom, 1 Reply

I am a gay teen male, and incredibly scared. I had sexual contact with two men who are in their late 20's (on different occasions). Both fingered me, but didn't have any cuts or anything on their finger. I performed and received oral sex from one of... Read more »

Gay Personals for HIV+'s

Posted by Anonymous

Hey People,

I am 38 years old black male HIV/Aids diagnosis since 1-26-99. I am very lonely. Looking for some personal ads or chat lines on the net that are HIV pos friendly where I could possible meet someone with my status for a serious... Read more »

Gays do not choose to be gay!

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Gay people are born gay and that my friends is a fact! If you want to debate this issue then KINDLY email me at padude647@aol.com
Part of the increase in HIV is pure ignorance due to the simple fact that gays are forced into a closet of misery and... Read more »

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