fuckyeahsexeducation:

themidwifeisin:

themidwifeisin:

HIV/AIDS can be transferred between any two people, DMAB to DMAB, DFAB to DMAB, DFAB to DFAB, etc.  It is transferred through bodily fluids:

• Blood
  
• Semen (cum)
• Pre-seminal fluid (pre-cum)
• Rectal fluids
• Vaginal fluids
• Breastmilk

Any two people who transfer bodily fluids can transfer HIV between them. That could include:

• A health care professional accidentally exposed to a patient’s blood
  
• A child breastfeeding from its parent
• Two people having sex in which vaginal fluid, rectal fluid, or semen is exchanged
• Two people sharing the same needles to inject drugs
• Someone who has received donated blood or organs from another human
• And other situations

You CANNOT get HIV by:

• Standing near, breathing the same air as, shaking hands with, or hugging someone with HIV
  
• Mosquito or other insect bite
• Saliva, tears, or sweat - so it’s fine to kiss someone with HIV as long as both of you do not have open, bloody sores in your mouths
• Drinking fountains, public transportation
• Toilet seats

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and AIDS is the disease that virus causes.  It stands for Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome, and it happens in the late stages of HIV.

I highly suggest all of you go to AIDS.gov and poke around a bit. It’s super easy to read and explains SO MUCH.  Enjoy!

What what I posting last February???  I’m on vacation this week, so it’s ThrowbackFebruary!!  Enjoy!

Just a point I’d like to clarify, since this is a big misconception.

You cannot spread or get infected with AIDS.

You can spread or get infected with HIV. AIDS is just what late stage HIV is called because treatment is difference once the virus reaches that stage.