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One in three Africans living in England don’t know how to talk about sex
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MORE THAN one in three Africans living in England don’t know how to talk about sex with a new partner according to a recent survey.
Research carried out by BASS Line, which assessed the sexual HIV prevention needs of African people in England, found that a disproportionate number of UK-based Africans were putting their health at risk by not asking questions about their partner’s sexual health.
In a bid to encourage people to feel more confident when talking about sex with their partners, HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) have published a new health and lifestyle magazine, Mambo.
In its lead feature the magazine, funded by the Pan-London HIV Prevention Programme and distributed through a range of participating African organisations, provides a list of tips to help get the difficult conversation started as well as dispelling some common myths about sex.
Mambo’s editor Joseph Ochieng said:
“We need to have the confidence to talk about sex to make sure we’re not putting ourselves and our partners at risk. There are no perfect guidelines about how to bring the subject up in conversation but agreeing a few basic rules can help reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infection or unplanned pregnancy. In this issue of Mambo, we look at some possible approaches and offer useful tips on how a couple can have great – and safer - sex”
Other articles in the new issue include an interview with former American basketball John Amaechi, talking openly about his experiences as a gay man; healthy eating options for Africans who are new to the country and news of a successful HIV testing service for Africans in Willesden, north-west London.
For more information on where to pick up a copy of Mambo magazine contact THT direct on 0845 1221 200.
Published: 24 May 2010
Issue: 1424
