Every so often I see an article or news cast about someone being charged for having sex without revealing they're +. OK, 1st off, I think the person should be charged for willingly endangering the life of another. They did this for no other reason than they wanted to have sex.
The non + is always presented as a victim. I still hold they should've been told, but they aren't without culpability. Unless forced, they could've demanded their partner use a condom. Both parties hold some responsibility.
Some say the omission of a person's HIV status is tantamount to having sex without consent. I'm not going to split hairs on this issue. When you have sex with a stranger or someone you barely know, what reason do you have to believe they're being up front about anything? Let alone their HIV status?
Many of these victims met their their + partners on hook-up apps or dating sites. Like the people those places are trustworthy. Yes everyone on Match.com, Tinder & Grindr are being 100% honest about everything. Half of the pics are fake. Heard of catfishing?
I'm not trying to blame the victim here. The + person should've revealed their status. However, it's also your personal responsibility to protect yourself as much as possible. Putting that responsibility on someone else, doesn't alleviate the fact you chose to have unsafe sex.
USE A CONDOM!!!
Cya...
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