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Cómo protegerte de un posible resurgimiento del mpox este verano

February 13, 2024

Vacúnate con una segunda dosis contra la mpox – o las dos dosis si aún no te has vacunado.

This Valentine’s Day, Be Good to Your Heart

February 12, 2024

Hank Trout explores ways long-term survivors can improve their heart health.

The Bottom’s Digest: A Healthy Path to Pleasurable Sex Without Starvation

January 30, 2024

Charles Orgbon III explores how influencers are creating more content aimed at enhancing the bottoming experience, starting with The Bottom's Digest.

Journey to “Polycapable”: Embracing Different Expressions of Love

January 2, 2024

A reflection on the journey to understanding the term 'polycapable'.

Beyond the Triumphs: Ambiguous Grief in the Black LGBTQIA+ Community as Portrayed in ‘Rustin’

December 19, 2023

Charles Orgbon III's viewing of the film, "Rustin," spurs him to explore an emotion that is deeply woven into his lived experience - ambiguous grief.

Beyond the Screen: My Personal Connection to ‘Rustin’ and the Power of Visibility

December 12, 2023

Charles Orgbon III explores how the film, "Rustin," reinforces the importance of visibility and power of transformation.

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World AIDS Day 2023: A Long-Term Survivor Reflects on the Past and Present

November 22, 2023

On this World AIDS Day, Hank reflects on how we honor those we've lost, and what more we need to do to care for long-term survivors of HIV and AIDS.

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“We’re in uncharted territory”: HIV funding & the risk of a government shutdown

October 31, 2023

Public health should never be a partisan issue; proposed reductions to vital HIV programs appear to be driven more by ideology than by a genuine concern for the well-being of the most vulnerable in our society.

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The moral conundrum of visiting Florida as a Black queer person

October 16, 2023

Charles Orgbon III confronts a decision to attend the 2023 Out & Equal Workplace Summit in one of the least LGBTQ-friendly states in our nation.

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A hack for affording Doxy PEP if you’re uninsured

September 22, 2023

A step-by-step guide on accessing discount doxycycline for DoxyPEP through GoodRx.

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Between the Brads and Chads: When polyamory, “guilt vibes,” and white fragility collide

September 12, 2023

A reflection on dating as a Black man in a white supremacist world.

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My Fabulous Disease: Chronicles of a Gay Survivor

August 25, 2023

New book by Mark S. King anthologizes some of his best blog entries.

Jailing, fining, and policing people using drugs won’t “clean us up.” But it will kill us off.

August 23, 2023

The following are the words from an HIV & harm reduction activist delivered on June 5,...

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Sexual health

Pink eye, ringworm, and other unexpected infections you can get from sex

August 18, 2023

Who knew there are a variety of unexpected infections you can get from sex? Not me–that is, until my recent diagnosis.

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Sexual health

Q&A with Dr. Kenneth Katz: Severe, drug-resistant and sexually transmitted ringworm

August 15, 2023

Kaiser Permanente Dermatologist and SFAF board member Dr. Kenneth Katz shares his expertise on an emerging infection affecting gay men.

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Regaining my strength as a Black, Queer sexual assault survivor

August 1, 2023

I said "no" and I was ignored. The aftermath nearly destroyed me, but I managed to find support and reclaim my life and my power.

Honey Mahogany

Community

From the drag stage to the political stage – Honey Mahogany can’t stop fighting for queer and trans liberation

July 7, 2023

Prepare to be captivated by the unstoppable force that is Honey Mahogany—a powerhouse who fearlessly champions transformative revolutions in drag and queer politics.

Community

The Sisters respond to “a new spin on the same old hatred”

June 23, 2023

For nearly 45 years, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc. have been pillars of support in the queer community. Speaking up has always been important.

The “wealthy gay myth”

June 9, 2023

Although popular culture loves to portray Queer people as overwhelmingly wealthy and white, the reality can be entirely different. How do these portrayals affect us, and what can we do about it?

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What does it mean to bring language justice to sexual health conversations?

May 30, 2023

A recent conversation with a deaf community member deepened my understanding of language justice, queer identity, sexuality, and their intersections.

Celebrating HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day 2023

May 30, 2023

On June 5, we honor and celebrate the strength and resilience of those of us who have survived the HIV and AIDS epidemic. We deserve to thrive; we deserve to celebrate. Join us, won’t you!

How to bottom better (for the more experienced)

May 1, 2023

Douchie's back to give us some words of wisdom about lube, positions, douching, and more for better pleasure in bed.

Advocacy

Are communities affected by HIV and AIDS prepared for climate change?

April 28, 2023

There's a link between HIV and climate activism. Charles Orgbon III--a Black, gay climate activist--breaks it down for us.

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Advocacy

When Two Movements Meet: HIV/AIDS Activism and Climate Justice

April 26, 2023

Charles Orgbon III says it’s worthwhile for us to take a page from the playbook of early AIDS activists when we think about how to build a movement around climate justice.

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