HIV doesn't discriminate. Black, Latina, Native American, Asian, straight, lesbian, gay, or bisexual, male, female, transgender -- anyone can become infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, because it's not who you are but what you do that puts you at risk for getting HIV. This section answers many of your questions about HIV, including: How can I protect myself from HIV? 'The Morning-After Pill for HIV?'Completely abstaining from sex, reducing the number of your sexual partners, using condoms correctly and consistently, and refusing to share needles –these are the most effective ways to prevent HIV infection. However, they are not always fail-safe. But, when all else fails, you can do one last thing to help prevent HIV: PEP! Find out more! Questions?For more information about HIV and AIDS, you can call the following hotlines. All calls are kept confidential. National AIDS Hotline - 1 (800) 342-AIDS, answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week National AIDS Hotline ( in Spanish) - 1 (800) 344-SIDA, answered Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) National AIDS Hotline TTY Service - 1-800-AIDS-TTY (1-800-243-7889) National Information Clearinghouse - 1 (800) 458-5231, answered Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST |