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AIDS doesnt impact homosexuals any more than it does any other population living with HIV.

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus that causes someone to develop AIDS. HIV is transmitted through contact with infected blood, semen, vaginal fluid or breast milk.

Unprotected sex (oral, anal or vaginal) places a person at risk for infection. A contributing factor to the spread of HIV among gay men is that anal sex is the highest risk exposure for HIV transmission. Because historically gay men have not been able to live openly or cement long term relationships with marriage, it is more socially acceptable for them to have multiple partners over time.

Substance use also plays a large roll in the transmission of HIV. Unfortunately, gays use substances directly related to HIV transmission (Crystal Meth, Ecstacy) at higher rates than the general population. Gays also use other substances at higher rates (alcohol/cocain) that effect decision making and inhibit the ability to use condoms correctly or make healthy decisions about selecting sexual partners.

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