DO YOU TALK ABOUT AIDS ON THE FIRST DATE?

Date

1991, 1994

Description

America Responds to AIDS [ARTA]
"Do you talk about AIDS on the first date?" "Phillip: I sure do. You're serious? Phillip: Surprised you, didn't I? Yes. Phillip: Why? A lot of people don't like to talk about AIDS. Phillip: Yeah, I think that's pretty strange. Why? Phillip: Nobody talks about it. But everybody's afraid of getting it. Are you afraid? Phillip: Of AIDS?-yes. Of talking about it- no. So, how do you start the discussion? Phillip: Well, I wait for a lull in the conversation. Then, I say something like, 'So, how do you feel about AIDS?' What sort of reaction do you get? Phillip: It certainly gets their attention."

Prevention; Education; Men; Community Outreach; Advocacy; Men Seeking Men;

Source

United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, America Responds To AIDS