AIDS was first seen as a disease of gay males in this country. It turned out that rectal sex was a particularly effective way to transmit the disease, and rectal sex is a common practice among gay males. For these reasons, the disease spread in the gay male population of this country immensely more quickly than in other populations. It became to be thought of as a "gay disease". ... This category of people is very hard to test for, and currently felt to be quite rare. ...

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In America, HIV/AIDS was mostly spread through gay men, blood transfusions and drug usage. Although it was said to be spread through the gay community, it can effect anyone regardless of sexual orientation, gender, and race. ... The only true way to know if you have been infected is to get tested, you can get tested with your doctor or even buy a test at a drug store. ... If you are sexually assaulted, it is highly recommended to get tested as soon as possible to reduce your risk of catching HIV. ... Remember to always get tested in case you think you are at risk of being infected....

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On the social side of the issue the disease was initially identified as a disease of homosexuals and labeled as the "gay pneumonia" or "gay cancer". ... Until the disease could be identified as either viral or bacterial, a diagnostic test for the disease could not be developed. ... This allowed for the development of tests to identify, and diagnose the disease, and has begun the research for treatment, prevention and a cure. ...

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Out of a test group of 18 rapists studied who used "consenting pornography" to instigate a sexual offence, seven of them said that it provided a cue to elicit fantasies of forced sex. ... The Report also stated "gays, bisexuals and lesbians have used pornography as...

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AIDS had been thought of as "gay" disease or a disease of intravenous drug users, but as the epidemic grew so did knowledge that AIDS was an epidemic of all people regardless of their class, race, age, or sexual preference. ... Random tests were conducted to examine condoms for leaks, and if an average of 4 condoms per 1000 leaked a recall would be performed on the condom manufacturer (Willis 32). ...

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AIDS had been thought of as "gay" disease or a disease of intravenous drug users, but as the epidemic grew so did knowledge that AIDS was an epidemic of all people regardless of their class, race, age, or sexual preference. ... Random tests were conducted to examine condoms for leaks, and if an average of 4 condoms per 1000 leaked a recall would be performed on the condom manufacturer (Willis 32). ...

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Studies have shown that victims can be anyone from infants to people in their 80's; people of color, lesbians, gays, people with disabilities, and persons from every racial, ethnic, religious, economic and social background. ...

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