Based on ethnographic data on 46 male Moroccan immigrants, this article focuses on various methodological complications of making verbally explicit sexual relationships and risk reduction behaviors. To elucidate how sexuality and AIDS were made into subjects suitable for discussion in this population, the concept of "talkability" is introduced. The author examines a variety of relational and discursive strategies used in interviewing Moroccan men about such topics which they normally consider "shameful." Based on the interviews, three specific types of sexual discourse, indicating three "ways of sexual disclosure" are distinguished: 1) "shameful," 2) "humanistic," and 3) "masculine oriented." The last type of discourse, in particular, leaves ample room for interviewing in great deatail about sexuality and AIDS.

Sexuality AIDS Netherlands Morocco Interview methods ethnic minorities

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