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by Dr. Brian Mustanski

Dr. Brian Mustanski is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago's Institute for Juvenile Research and is an expert in LGBT health and development. See full bio

December 1, 2008, Health

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Today is World AIDS Day- what are you doing?

By Brian Mustanski, Ph.D. on December 1, 2008 in The Sexual Continuum

December 1st is World AIDS Day, the day when individuals and organizations from around the world come together to bring attention to the global AIDS epidemic. This year marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. While we have come a long ways since 1988, there is still much more to be done. Read More

You Left a Couple Out

Submitted by SteveM on December 1, 2008 - 11:52am.

How about suggestions 5 and 6?

5) Get tested for HIV regularly if you are sexually active with multiple partners and/or an intravenous drug user.

6) If you are HIV positive, clearly explain to any potential partner prior to sexual activity that you are infected with HIV. And also inform him/her that there is the possibly of them becoming infected with HIV from you even with "safer" sex practices. Do not try to coerce any potential partner who chooses not to engage in sexual activity with you because they are made aware of your positive HIV status.