# HIV HEROES
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66<br />
the campaign<br />
Hard<br />
Facts<br />
about<br />
How do I behave<br />
around someone<br />
who’s <strong>HIV</strong> positive?<br />
J ust like around anybody else.<br />
When do I<br />
risk catching<br />
the virus?<br />
• Unprotected sex<br />
• Swallowing sperm or blood<br />
• Contact with fresh open wounds<br />
• Dirty needles (drug use)<br />
Always use a condom •<br />
Don’t swallow sperm or blood •<br />
What’s the right<br />
way to protect<br />
myself?<br />
Regular intake of meds •<br />
Regular medical checkups •<br />
Lifelong therapy •<br />
Life changes in terms of eating habits, •<br />
relationship habits, family and friends<br />
Condoms, condoms, condoms •<br />
What will I be<br />
dealing with as someone<br />
living with <strong>HIV</strong>?<br />
What do I do if I’ve<br />
been exposed<br />
to a potential risk?<br />
• Consult a doctor within 1 or 2 hours<br />
• PEP (<strong>HIV</strong> post-exposure prophylaxis) within 48 hours<br />
• If sperm has entered your rectum, squat down and<br />
try to push it out<br />
Common<br />
misconceptions<br />
about <strong>HIV</strong><br />
• Faeces, urine, sweat and saliva are contagious<br />
• Sperm should be removed with an anal douche<br />
• Even if <strong>HIV</strong>-positive people are receiving the<br />
right kind of treatment, transmission risk from<br />
sex with them is very high.
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