Questions about sexual ethics related to AIDS
Colpin, H.
Contraception Fertilite Sexualite 26(11): 812-818
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 1165-1083 PMID: 9864889 Document Number: 489839
The discovery of Aids has profoundly interfered with the sexual behaviour, perceptions and discourse. It has provoked new questions in the field of sexual ethics, some of which are presented and discussed here: safer sex, partner notification, child wish and the attitude of society towards Aids. Finally a discussion on these questions at large is presented. A responsibilisation of each person concerned, within a context of respect for his/her individual autonomy and a positive attitude towards sex and pleasure, is essential. This responsibilisation may be realised in different ways, aimed at different groups in society: there are campaigns for a large public on the one hand and "targeted prevention" on the other. The role of society is to create socio-economic conditions and to take actions promoting responsible behaviour by all its members.