Iran has seen a surge in the number of HIV infections spread by sex, especially among its youth. Some have dared challenge the long-standing taboos in Iran surrounding sex, speaking publicly about the need for safe sex, sex education and regular HIV testing. They are addressing this issue very seriously.”Societal mores play a part in the rise of HIV infections. As a Muslim country, Iranian clerics preach against sex outside of marriage and sex isn’t often discussed among children and parents. The government blames drugs in part for the increase in HIV infections — though not those narcotics that are injected with a needle.

Source: Washington Post November 29, 2017 06:05 UTC