Results tagged “aidsprevention”

A male prostitute has now been charged for knowingly spreading the AIDS virus in a highly unusual case, according to Shanghai Daily. Huangpu District prosecutors arrested the prostitute, named Zhang, after he got into a heated argument with a potential John over the price of sex. Zhang had tested positive for AIDS in February, but continued to work as a prostitute because he “didn't think much about the consequences... [he] just wanted excitement.” The rest of the article is a bit of a wash, calling this the first type of this case “this year.” This year? You sure it isn't “ever?”

So the private sex education for kids initiative didn't work out so hot, but that hasn't stopped Shanghai officials from promoting sex-ed to a slightly older set. Social workers will visit various venues, like vocational schools and community centers, in five districts around Shanghai to teach safe sex in a pilot program aimed at the 16 to 25 year old set. While the program encourages abstinence, officials in charge say they do not judge - there are lessons on contraceptive use and how to prevent AIDS. They also help unwed pregnant women tell parents about their pregnancies, as well as providing free condom and free abortion info as needed. Now this is something we can applaud. Source: Shanghai Daily