Brochures

HIV and AIDS: What Couples Need to Know.

The risk of HIV/AIDS through unprotected sex is the topic of this brochure. It describes male and female condom use, and discusses trust and communication between sex partners. Testing for HIV is also encouraged.

Talking About Safer Sex.

Safer sex is the topic of this brochure. It gives examples of safer sexual practices and encourages planning ahead for safer sex. Suggestions are offered for ways to start a conversation with partners about safer sex. The telephone of Maine AIDS Hotline is provided.

Protect Yourself From AIDS: Use Safer Sex.

This brochure promotes safer sex practices as a protection against AIDS. It points out the fact that AIDS is spreading in Maine, and urges abstinence, monogamy, use of latex condoms, or sexual alternatives to intercourse such as massage. The message indicates the need for planning ahead for safer sex, including practicing talking about sex and using condoms, keeping a condom handy, and avoiding alcohol use before sex.

Considering an Oklahoma Cruise? Wanting to Sail Through Uncharted Waters?

This brochure advocates using a latex condom and nonoxynol-9 spermicide whenever engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal sex. It suggests always carrying at least two condoms, describes proper condom use, and lists do's and don'ts of condom use and storage. This brochure stresses safer sex and reminds readers that abstinence is the only certain way to avoid AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases, a lifelong commitment to an uninfected monogamous partner is a wise decision, and good sex doesn't have to include intercourse. (This material contains sexually explicit language and/or pictorials that may offend some readers/viewers.)

Play Safe!

This brochure uses black-and-white photographs and dialog balloons to show conversations between young adults about the importance of safer sexual practices and specifically, condom use to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and HIV. It encourages communication between sexual partners and the use of condoms with spermicidal jellies and foams containing nonoxynol-9.

Love in the Time of AIDS.

This brochure, written in both Chinese and English, illustrates condom use and encourages safer sexual practice. It describes putting a condom on, using one during sexual intercourse, and taking it off. It tells about condom effectiveness and offers information about condoms, spermicides, and lubrication. (This material contains sexually explicit language and/or pictorials that may offend some readers/viewers.)

Oh, How Times Have Changed.

This serial describes condom use in several ways. The cover contains a profile in which an Eskimo man pledges to help fight AIDS by distributing condoms and bleach. Inside, it depicts a couple in bed and how their attitudes about condom use have changed in a captioned film strip format. The pamphlet also includes a cartoon strip which likens condoms to seatbelts in that they both help lessen danger in case of an accident.

Tonight's the Night to Do It Right

This brochure emphasizes the importance of safer sex in preventing the spread of HIV. It categorizes sexual behaviors according to their safety and gives detailed instructions on how to use condoms and dental dams. (This material contains sexually explicit language and/or pictorials that may offend some readers/viewers.)

Brochures - Women

Let's Celebrate Life Together!

This brochure urges women to adopt sensible health practices. These include avoiding alcohol use and drug abuse, engaging in safer sexual conduct and using condoms, seeking good prenatal care during pregnancy, and taking measures to avoid exposure to Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the etiologic agent of Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

HIV Infection and Women.

This brochure discusses the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It describes the action of HIV in the human body, and how it destroys the immune system. Eight early signs of illness are given, and opportunistic infections are described. Transmission of HIV by sexual contact and infected IV needles is discussed, as well as the danger to a growing fetus from an infected mother. Effective sterilization of IV needles and syringes with household bleach is described. Safe contacts with an HIV-infected person are listed: Sharing food or drink, bed linens or towels, telephones or toilet seats; hugging; shaking hands; and kissing. Safer sexual practices are discussed, including the use of condoms, nonoxynol 9, and limiting the number of sex partners. High-risk activities are described, and women are urged to consult a doctor if their activities are on the list. HIV testing is discussed, and guides for women who test positive are given. Pregnant women who are HIV positive are advised not to breastfeed their babies. (This material contains sexually explicit language and/or pictorials that may offend some readers/viewers.)

Women and AIDS: Learn to Protect Yourself.

This brochure about women and Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) outlines prevention information for Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Safer sexual behavior, pregnancy, and IV drug use are discussed. Referral services are listed.

No Problem.

This brochure presents information for women about Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission and prevention. It talks about drug use, condom use for safer sex, and mother-to-child transmission of HIV during pregnancy. It lists ways Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) cannot be transmitted through casual contacts.

About Women and AIDS (translated title).

This brochure presents information about Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and its effects on women. It explains how Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is transmitted, particularly from a pregnant woman to an unborn infant. It discusses how to prevent HIV infection by making informed choices about sex, how to use a condom, and how to communicate with a sex partner about safer sexual conduct.

Pregnancy and HIV.

Written for women who are either pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, this brochure gives basic information about risk factors, Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission and prevention, and HIV-antibody testing. The guidelines emphasize that HIV can be transmitted to the unborn child, and that women should use safer sexual practices and seek help in making decisions about pregnancy and Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

AIDS: Women at Risk (tranlsated title).

This brochure explains the risk factors, for women, of Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission. It discusses ways of preventing transmission, including safer sexual conduct. The brochure describes antibody tests and counseling. It lists gynecological symptoms of Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Do It Safer, Sister.

This brochure urges women to practice safer sex to avoid contracting the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which can cause Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Instructions for using a latex barrier and turning a condom into a dam are presented. Other safer sex information, on sex toys, IV-needle sharing, and ways to reduce the risk of Sexually transmitted diseases (STD's), is also included. This brochure says that although documented cases of woman-to-woman HIV transmission is relatively low, women are still at risk. (This material contains sexually explicit language and/or pictorials that may offend some readers/viewers.)

It's the Choice of A Lifetime.

This brochure provides information on safer sex and condom use as means of preventing Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission. (This material contains sexually explicit language and/or pictorials that may offend some readers/viewers.)

8 Out of 10 Women With AIDS...Are Women of Color.

Addressed to Black and Hispanic women, this brochure explains the ways that the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is spread and lists methods for reducing the risks of contracting it. It emphasizes the need for women to communicate with their sex partners, to make sure that the man uses a condom, and to keep a supply of condoms. It also notes that pregnant women can transmit AIDS to their unborn babies. (This material contains sexually explicit language and/or pictorials that may offend some readers/viewers.)

Indian Women and AIDS.

This brochure discusses Indian women and AIDS. It covers why Indian women should be concerned about HIV/AIDS and how they have been ignored and made invisible in the AIDS epidemic. It states that prevention is the only known way to stop AIDS and lists ways to make risky activity safer. It includes phone numbers for more information. (This material contains sexually explicit language and/or pictorials that may offend some readers/viewers.)

Women, Sex, and HIV.

This brochure uses a question-and-answer format to present details about AIDS and its impact on women. It covers basic information such as ways in which HIV is and is not transmitted, risk factors, safer sex and condom use, ways to talk to a partner about condom use and AIDS, sexual assault and rape, and pregnancy. The brochure also touches on ways that children become HIV-infected, drug abuse, and the HIV-antibody test. Detailed instructions on how to use a condom are included.

Respect Yourself, Protect Yourself.

This booklet offers HIV/AIDS facts, safer sex guidelines, and information on safer sex supplies and suppliers. It describes how to use a condom, a spermicidal film or suppository, and spermicidal foam, gels or cream. It also explains the use of plastic wrap for safer sex. The booklet also advises cleaning needles with bleach. It lists common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), symptoms and treatment, and states that many women with STD's have no symptoms. It discusses the question, "Should I be tested for STD and HIV?" and lists local testing sites. (This material contains sexually explicit language and/or pictorials that may offend some readers/viewers.)

AIDS and the Latin Woman (translated title).

This brochure emphasizes that HIV can affect women as well as men, and that women have to be aware and take care not to become infected. It explains how women can become infected, and how they can prevent transmission. It includes information on the role of drugs and alcohol in impaired decision-making. Other topics discussed include partner rape, pregnancy, the HIV test, and test results for women.

Information for Lesbian / Bi, Indian Women About Sex.

This brochure, aimed at lesbian or bisexual American Indian women, informs the reader of the possible ways HIV/AIDS can affect them. It contains facts about women and HIV/AIDS, a list of prevention strategies, and suggested safe behaviors. It highlights the risk of HIV infection associated with sharing needles, and mixing drugs or alcohol and sex. It offers phone numbers for more information.

Nobody Asks for AIDS.

This brochure uses personal stories by two women to make points about condom use and showing compassion to Persons with AIDS (PWA's). Toni tells about being moved by the death of her ex-husband, and about volunteering with Road Dogs in his honor. An unnamed woman explains how she makes sure that she and her boyfriend, J.T., use condoms every time they have sex.