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In Nigeria, publicly addressing anything related to sex, such as HIV/AIDS testing, can spark fear and prejudice. But as the world prepares to mark World AIDS Day, one woman is helping Nigerians stay safe without the social stigma.
An increasing number of men are paying for sex with virgins in Asia’s largest red-light district to ‘cure’ themselves of HIV – putting their faith in a disturbing urban myth and placing thousands of young women at risk of contracting the disease.
As part of our ‘Experts to Watch’ series, we highlight nine experts who are advancing research, policy and interventions for women and girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Vaginal microbicides are meant to give women autonomy over how they protect themselves against HIV. But a recent study set in Zambia shows that social ideas of masculinity mean men get to dictate how and when women use microbicides.
Uganda has made progress on HIV/AIDS, but activists say discrimination is still rampant. Now, two women who say they were fired after forced testing revealed them to be HIV positive are fighting back.
South Africa is home to the biggest HIV epidemic in the world. It also has one of the world’s highest rates of rape. With the country’s legal system slow to recognize the issue of violence against women, local NGOs are working to break the link.
Why is discussing pleasure in the context of sexual health and education overlooked? With a recent study showing unsafe sex to be the highest risk for women, Anne Philpott and Arushi Singh of the Pleasure Project believe it’s the key to mitigating this risk.
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