Community groups aim to give away 500,000, curb rate of infection
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from:msnbc.comWashington D.C. pushes female condoms to fight HIV
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I think it's wonderful, all the advancements in protection - but I think it's a little disappointing that the most simple answer is also overlooked. HIV would be greatly reduced if people would just stick with one partner.
One uninfected partner. In some communities, HIV has such a foothold that it is difficult to find an HIV negative partner. You also don't know if your partner is negative at first. You need to practice safe sex, and then get tested six months later.If you are both still negative, then maybe you can have unprotected sex. However, I've had a number of people tell me that they thought they were in monogamous relationships, but their partners were unfaithful.Unfortunately, people, especially straight men, (I worked on HIV prevention in San Francisco.) lie about with whom they have sex.
Why is it so difficult for people to take control of their own actions. I would think for multiple partner women that this would be the ideal solution. Then if something happens you are in control of the outcome.
As for the cost of the device: Treatment for std's can be expensive. Treatment and living with Aids well not a life one should endure. Abortion can be expensive. Raising children is very expensive.
I agree with Eli, one partner that you know and trust.
Tried em'. Wasn't a fan. It's like getting "friendly" with a zip-loc baggie.
I used to run a family planning clinic, and we had these available back in the early '90s when they first came out, and they were HORRIBLE. I can't imagine that they're much better now, regardless of any improvements that have been made to them. I tried one myself once, and it was just a turn-off......my husband I both "lost that lovin' feeling".
But how about this? Women already are responsible for almost every form of birth control out there, why is it so much to ask for men to wear condoms, and why are women so afraid to INSIST that men wear condoms? It seems pretty simple: Either he wears a condom, or he doesn't have sex with you. Try it! But imagine this....if he doesn't like the MALE condom, what makes you think he'll agree to this one?
Women are just as bad as men these days. I agree there are more options for women for birth control, thankfully, as it is not the man that is usually around at delivery after the one night stands. But women are as promiscuous as men and equally as ignorant about taking control of their own safety. If we can have a zillion different ways to enjoy a soda, what is so bad about promoting a different way to reign in transmittable disease? Just because a little love barrier doesn't rock your world doesn't mean that it will not be a turn on for someone else and possibly save a life.
Everybody agree to campaign & promote female condoms in the hope they can help stop the spread of HIV
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It is telling when the Nations Capital has a higher rate of HIV/AIDS than a 3rd world contry like Haiti. I wonder if it is the lack of EDUCATION or the quality of 'Heath Care' in the USA???
Haiti is the Caribbean country most affected by HIV/AIDS. The epidemic is generalized and fueled by endemic poverty and high illiteracy rates. By the end of 2005, the national HIV prevalence among adults aged 15 to 49 was 3.8 percent but has since decreased to 2.2 percent by the end of 2008 due to effective HIV/AIDS education programs, and increased standard of medical treatment. see Haiti AIDS rates