Myths

What are myths?
A myth is a story or a belief, developed over time, started with traditions, opinions, experiences, perspectives, ideals, and even imagination, which eventually is presented as truth, but usually is false.

Myths about HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs):

I'm not at risk because I'm Desi (or Muslim, Hindu, Christian, etc)
South Asians don't get sexually transmitted infections
HIV/AIDS is a problem only in India, not for Indians in the United States
Hindu, Muslim, or Christians do not have pre-marital or extramarital sex
I don't need to use a condom since South Asians don't get STIs
If I ask for a condom, my partner will think that I have a problem
If a married woman gets HIV/AIDS, then it's because she couldn't please her husband and he had to go elsewhere
If you follow your culture and religion, you cannot get an STI
Information about STIs don't apply to me
If a girl asks too many questions or knows too much about sex, it means she has too much experience

Remember, these are all myths and they are all false. Get Informed.