Sense Project

What are the consequences of convicting those who spread HIV/AIDS? Is it right OR wrong?

A panel discussion will be held tonight @ 6:30pm, Adams Auditorium, 3450 University.

What’s more risky for contracting HIV - having unprotected vaginal intercourse OR having anal sex with a condom?

So, how can we fight HIV stigma in our own lives and within our communities?

Well, breaking the silence is key!!! So, take responsibility for HIV prevention and challenge behaviours, attitudes and beliefs that foster and/or promote HIV stigma. Choose your words so as to avoid stigmatizing others and treat anyone, including those who are HIV positive, with respect. In the end, be informed about how to protect yourself and take charge of your sexual health!

HIV stigma or “serophobia” EXISTS!!! By HIV stigma, I mean all of the HIV-related guilt, discrimination, fear, prejudice and shame that exist within and outside of the gay community. HIV stigma can be overt and/or subtle. For instance, a person who rejects someone because they have or might have HIV is a form of serophobic behaviour. And, a person who gossips about someone based on the possibility that they might have HIV is, also, serophobic. These attitudes and behaviours can lead to incorrect assumptions, anxiety, fear and unsafe sexual practices.

So, how can we fight HIV stigma in our own lives and within our communities?

Check out this video and then, answer this question:

Do you think lots of people think what this guy is speaking out loud?