know!!! you gotta Tips, hints, and all the info you NEED to keep yourself safe from HIV/AIDS

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1 you gotta know!!! Tips, hints, and all the info you NEED to keep yourself safe from HIV/AIDS Latino HIV/AIDS Behavioral Science Center University Park, PCA SW 8th Street, Miami, Fl, Phone: Fax:

2 A Few Words: Latino youths are at an increased risk of contracting HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases. The Latino HIV/AIDS Social Marketing Campaign -You Gotta Know- seeks to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS prevention and serostatus among Latino youth in Miami-Dade County. We hope this booklet increases your understanding about the risks associated with contracting HIV, how to prevent infection and the importance of knowing your HIV status. Jesus Felizzola, Associate Director, LHABSC. Conducted by the Latino HIV/AIDS Behavioral Science Center Florida International University Partially funded by the Miami-Dade Department of Human Services

3 THE FACTS! What is HIV/AIDS? HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. HIV is not a disease, but it can lead to AIDS. AIDS is a disease that damages the immune system ( the part of the body that fights off infections). Anybody can get HIV if they have unprotected anal, vaginal or oral sex and through sharing needles or using dirty tattooing equipment. There is no vaccine or cure for HIV or AIDS, but people with HIV can stay healthy for a long time with medications. There are ways that you can PROTECT YOURSELF. There are NO physical signs that a person has HIV. Only a test can confirm the HIV infection! In the following Pages you will learn how HIV can or cannot be contracted.

4 How DO you get HIV? HIV lives in blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breast milk. To get HIV, one of these fluids has to get inside your body. 3 Ways to Get HIV 1 SEX: By having unprotected sex (without a condom). 2 NEEDLES: By sharing drug needles or dirty tattooing equipment. 3 INFECTED MOTHERS: An HIV infected mother can pass the HIV virus to her baby during birth or breast feeding.

5 How do you NOT get HIV? You DON T get HIV from casual contact with someone who has HIV. Sweating, touching, hugging, dry kissing, shaking hands, playing ball, eating in restaurants, coughing, sneezing, using public toilets or hanging out does not put you at risk. Wet kissing is safe as long as neither person has sores or cuts in or on the mouth. HIV is passed through blood, not saliva. You CAN T get HIV through mosquitoes or insect bites.

6 safe and sexy What is a CONDOM? A condom is a product made out of latex that fits over the penis or inside a woman s vagina. Condoms can help protect you from pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases like HIV/AIDS and other STDs when you have oral, vaginal or anal sex.

7 one condom protects two lives HOW TO USE A MALE CONDOM *Always put the condom on when the penis is hard and before any sexual contact. Lubrication can help keep the condom in place and make intercourse smoother. A female condom and a male condom should not be used at the same time. 1. Open the package carefully and do not use you teeth or sharp objects or you can damage the condom. 2. Pinch the tip of the condom between your thumb and fingers to keep the air out. Leave about ½ an inch of space at the tip. This allows space to catch the semen so the condom won t break. Hold the condom against the head of the penis and unroll it all the way to the base with your other hand. 3. After ejaculation, take the penis out while it is still hard. Hold the rim of the condom as it is pulled out and away from the other person s body; be careful not to spill any semen. Throw away the used condom. Use a new condom every time you have sexual contact.

8 one condom protects two lives HOW TO USE A FEMALE CONDOM *Female condoms can be inserted up to 8 hours before intercourse. Lubrication can help keep the condom in place and make intercourse smoother. Adding spermicidal gel can reduce the risk of pregnancy. A female condom and a male condom should not be used at the same time. 1. When inserting the condom, squeeze the ring at the closed end of the tube. You can stand with one foot up on a chair, sit with your knees apart, or lie down. Use one hand to spread the outer lips, and insert the squeezed condom into the vaginal canal. The inner ring should be pushed just past the pubic bone and over the cervix. 2. After insertion, make sure the condom is not twisted. About one inch of the open end will stay outside the body. The outer ring of the female condom must be held in place during intercourse; in fact, this increases female stimulation. 3. After intercourse, squeeze and twist the outer ring to keep all fluids, including sperm, inside the condom. Gently pull it out and throw it away. Do NOT reuse it.

9 condoms and oral sex? Oral sex is any contact between genitals and the mouth. It is unlikely that you can contract HIV through oral sex, but you can come in contact with vaginal fluids, semen, or mouth sores so you can be at risk. Condoms can prevent the spread of HIV during oral sex. Be careful to keep any areas of contact fully covered by the condom during oral sex. After oral sex, throw away the condom.

10 or... just don t You Gotta Know!!!: Abstinence is the most effective way to prevent HIV or pregnancy. Abstinence means not having sex until you can make an informed decision. What are the benefits of Abstinence? Not having to worry about becoming pregnant, getting someone pregnant or contracting HIV. Having the opportunity to get to know your partner better and build a stronger relationship before getting sexually intimate. Do you want to be Abstinent? Talk to your partner soon about your desire to remain abstinent. Show love and affection in other ways Go out with others who feel the same about abstinence. Avoid being alone with your partner. Do not use alcohol or drugs; they can impair your judgment.

11 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL = HIV/AIDS RISK Drugs and alcohol affect the way you think and act. If you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol you could do things that put you at risk of getting HIV. Even having a little bit of alcohol/drugs can make you take big risks, like: having sex without a condom; getting a tattoo or a piercing with dirty equipment; sharing drug needles.

12 GET TESTED!!! Getting tested through a mouth swab, blood test or urine sample is the ONLY way to know if you are infected. You can get tested at a public health clinic, HIV/AIDS agencies, family planning clinics, hospitals, doctors offices. Why? Because YOU GOTTA KNOW!!! It s the first step toward taking responsibility for your health; Prevents infection of others; Links you with medical care if you are positive; Prevents you from re-infection if you are positive. ABOUT THE TEST: 1 The results are completely confidential. You are the only one who can give permission to take the test. You must pick up your results in person. 2 They will take a mouth swab (few cells from the inside of your cheek), a little blood from your arm, or a urine sample. 3 The usual test results take between 1-2 weeks. The Oraquick test is available in a few places: it gives results within minutes. 4 If your results are positive, it is recommended that you get a blood test to confirm the results.

13 Answers: 1) c, 2) c, 3) b, 4) a 1.You can tell if a person is HIV positive if: a.the person has spots on their body. b.the person is skinny and looks sick. c.there is no way to tell. 2.It is safe to have sex with your partner if: a.the person tells you that he/she has been tested before and is negative. b.the person tells you their sexual partners were all HIV negative. c.you or your partners ALWAYS use a condom when you have any form of sex. 3.The only ways to prevent contracting HIV are: a.to use the pill as birth control. b.to remain abstinent or to use a condom. c.to use spermicidal jelly. 4.You cannot contract HIV through: a. Kissing someone or through their sweat. b. Using a needle to inject drugs. c. Having sexual contact through vaginal, anal or oral sex. pop quiz, hotshot!

14 Where to Get Tested Name Phone Adolescent Counseling & Testing (305) Borinquen Health Center (305) Camillus Health (305) Care Resource (305) Center for Haitian Studies (305) Dade Co. Health Dept (305) Empower U (786) Miami Beach Comm Health (305) Miami Behavioral Health Center (305) MOVERS (305) South Beach AIDS Project (305) The Village South- (305) Union Positiva (305) Aspira of Florida (305) Pride Lines (305)

15 everytime counts! One Condom Protects Two Lives