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in my research with young men, every single man that we surveyed who is sexually active mentioned that they are having sex with more than one person. they had a main girl (or several mains) and then shorties. most of them did not use condoms with their girlfriend/main partner. they all said they would never dare tell their girlfriends about their other partners…and we wonder why there is still HIV?
each year we take time out to acknowledge those who have been affected and impacted by HIV/AIDS. i’ve been working in the world of HIV prevention for 15 years. i’ve met the most courageous men and women who have lived with the virus. they are super strong and keep me going in what is more than becoming an uphill battle.
you see many people think that HIV/AIDS is no longer an issue. they are SO WRONG.
they haven’t heard the countless stories i’ve been told by HIV testing counselors of having to disclose a diagnosis to person after person. HIV is still very prevalent, especially among teens/young adults.
SO what’s the deal ladies? why are you still allowing yourself to be played? you don’t know who he has been with and you certainly don’t know his status. so why would you say yes. if he’s not down with it, he really doesn’t love you. you are so much more.
He is NOT worth it….
Say No to sex
or
Use a condom
And
Get Tested for HIV and other STDs
For more info about HIV and how to get tested visit
Hot off The Press: DEADLINE extended BET and APA youth advisory board- Applications Now Due June 21st
Posted on: June 19, 2013
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Consider applying to be a part of the BET and APA youth advisory board (see below for information)
BET Rap It Up Campaign and American Psychological Association are working together to create a new HIV prevention campaign for youth. We are looking for committed high school youth across the country to apply to be selected for the APA BET youth advisory board.
The deadline has been extended to Friday June 21st.
For more information contact
Cherie D. Mitchell, MHS
Manager
Office on AIDS
Public Interest Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
cmitchell@apa.org<mailto:cmitchell@apa.org>
Hot Off The Press: BET looking for youth to apply to their advisory board- Due June 14th
Posted on: May 16, 2013
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———————————————————American Psychological Association and BET Rap It Up Campaign are working together to create a new HIV prevention campaign for youth. We are looking for committed high school youth across the country to apply to be selected for the APA BET youth advisory board.Applications for the APA BET youth advisory board are online at:The deadline to apply is Friday June 14th.
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Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. I’m sure you have heard the numbers…
In 2009, Black Americans represented only 14% of the U.S. population, but accounted for almost half of all new HIV infections. That’s right, people are still getting infected with HIV, which is a completely preventable virus. And the numbers keep increasing especially among Black youth because we aren’t talking about it. So I need your help…
Please take some time to talk to a teen about building positive relationships and getting tested to they know where they stand…
For more information about National Black HIV/AIDS awareness Day visit: http://www.blackaidsday.org/
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