Are HIV Infections Exploding Among Black Women?

Let’s be honest.  While we all know using protection is the best way to avoid sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), sometimes it’s easier said than done. Things happen. There’s the heat of the moment. Alcohol may be involved. Circumstances and settings may not be ideal.  Even when we know unprotected sex is risky, we still take the dive. That won’t happen to me, we might tell ourselves. It’ll be fine, we trust each other, and we might rationalize. Other times, it’s simply a matter of misunderstanding. It’s okay, I’m on the pill, you might think. While the pill is certainly effective at preventing pregnancy, it does nothing against STDs.  Ladies, if any of these situations remind you of someone, put away the mirror!  Kidding aside, STDs are a serious issue, and one of the most serious among them is the human immunodeficiency virus, better known as HIV. Whether you think you have zero chance of ever catching it or admit your behaviors might put you at high risk, one thing’s for certain: rates among Black women are way too high. HIV Among Black Women According to AIDSVu, a cutting-edge HIV epidemic tool, Black ladies now account for over 54 percent of...