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:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:South African ex-Deputy President Jacob Zuma said he showered after sex with an HIV-positive woman, thinking this would reduce his risk of being infected.
Sorry. I don't see much to talk about unless it's about the African AIDS situation in general which this article only really mentions as a side line. I doubt many of us are really that familiar this this man and his political scandals.cyrusabdollahi said:Is this a serious discussion or a mockery? If the latter, please move it to GD. (I'm not saying this to Greg, but the the others)
TheStatutoryApe said:Sorry. I don't see much to talk about unless it's about the African AIDS situation in general which this article only really mentions as a side line. I doubt many of us are really that familiar this this man and his political scandals.
Shahil said:HE APPARENTLY SHOWERED TO MINIMISE HIS CHANCES OF INFECTION!
"SA's Zuma 'showered to avoid HIV'" refers to a controversial statement made by former South African President, Jacob Zuma, in 2006. Zuma claimed that he took a shower after having unprotected sex with an HIV-positive woman in order to reduce his chances of contracting HIV.
No, there is no scientific evidence to support the idea of showering to avoid HIV. HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids such as blood, semen, and breast milk. Showering does not provide any protection against the virus.
Yes, showering after unprotected sex can actually increase the risk of HIV. If the person has any cuts or open wounds on their body, the virus can enter their bloodstream through the water. Additionally, showering does not eliminate the risk of HIV transmission as the virus can still be present in bodily fluids even after washing.
Zuma's statement was made in response to a rape trial where he was accused of having unprotected sex with an HIV-positive woman. He was trying to defend himself and his actions, but his statement was widely criticized and deemed scientifically inaccurate by health experts.
Zuma's statement was damaging as it perpetuated myths and misinformation about HIV/AIDS. This can lead to people taking unnecessary risks and not taking proper precautions to protect themselves from the virus. It also undermines efforts to educate the public about the importance of safe sex practices and the realities of living with HIV/AIDS.