TESTING FOR AIDS

There is a blood test for this virus. It is called an "antibody" test. It is not necessary for every woman to take this test. If you think you may have HIV, do not take the test before talking to a doctor, clinic or AIDS committee who knows a lot about AIDS. You will need good counseling before and after the test. Part of the counselling will be to decide if you are really at risk.

LESBIANS AND AIDS

Women who have sex only with other women are called lesbians, or gay women. If a woman has sex only with other women, and if she never shares needles, there is little chance she will get AIDS. Remember that HIV spreads best from men to their sex partners. Since lesbians are not taking male cum into their bodies, the risk of AIDS is very low.