A Better Sex Life

Paul Olsen

Approximately 35 men attended the July 28, 1993 “Hot Sum-
mer Sex!” seminar presented by the Vermont Committee for
AIDS Resources, Education and Services (C.A.R.E.S.) as part
of a grassroots campaign against the transmission of HIV in
Vermont. Facilitated by Terje Anderson, Dave Landers, Craig
Mitchell, Larry Murrill, David Steady and Vermont C.A.R.E.S.
HIV/ADDS Education Coordinator John Olson, the evening
was the first in a series of peer education sessions planned.

Recognizing that humor is an effective way to break in-
hibitions around issues of sexuality, the seminar was designed
to be both playful and serious. Role playing, brainstonning,
small group discussions, and games contributed to the comfort
level in the room. According to John Olson, providing a safe
environment where people can feel comfortable talking about
sex and HIV transmission is a step towards creating and main-
taining a healthy life. Additionally, peer support is seen as crit-
ical in the adoption and maintenance of safer sex practices by
men who have sex with men. Those attending the seminar
found the session relaxed and the information helpful.

This seminar marked the beginning of the educational com-
ponent of C.A.R.E.S.’ safer sex initiative in Chittenden, Wash-
ington, Addison, and Rutland counties. The success of this
night indicates that many men want accurate information re-
garding the transmission of HIV and that they can have fun
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