HIV refers to the viruses that spread in the body during an infection: human immunodeficiency viruses. The abbreviation AIDS (“Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome”), on the other hand, refers to the final stage of the disease, which can be triggered in the long term by HIV viruses. The HIV viruses weaken the immune system until it can no longer defend itself against pathogens.

Although same-sex marriage has been introduced in this country, the prevailing societal notion is that homosexuality or bisexuality is not "normal." Heterosexuality is considered the "norm." Homosexuality or bisexuality is not considered the "norm"—and therefore must be "cured." What has emerged from this attitude is called reparative therapy —