Millions in lost research funding threaten HIV advances
The massive loss of federal funds for HIV research, and cuts to research mentioning “diversity” or transgender people will cripple our ability to end the HIV epidemic. Dr. Monica Gandhi weighs in.
It’s not hemorrhoids, it’s an anal fissure (and you can treat it with Botox)
Don’t suffer in silence–get help if it hurts when you poop or bottom. Anal fissures are surprisingly common, and there’s help available. Get the hole truth from Queer ally & board certified physician Carolyn Million, MD.
We shouldn't let stigma cloud our judgment in treatment and recovery for substance use. Here's insight from a licensed alcohol and substance use treatment counselor.
Laverne Cox’s breakup reveals politics does really matter when dating
As a Black queer person, values aren’t abstract—they’re about my safety, my freedom, and whether I’m protected in a society that often wants to erase people like me.
Anal botox can be used to treat fissures and also as a way to relax tightness and make bottoming more comfortable. Get the hole truth from Queer ally & board certified physician Carolyn Million, MD.
Maintaining hope as an LGBTQ immigrant seeking asylum
Kenan Arun, executive director of the LGBTQ Asylum Project, keeps hope alive for LGBTQ asylum seekers—even as U.S. policies shift under the Trump administration.
You can’t get HIV from sharing a vape pen: My story of HIV stigma
In honor of Zero HIV Stigma Day, Nikos shares the startling examples of HIV stigma that persist--and also how far they've come since the days of secrecy and shame around their diagnosis.
A quiet revolution in the art world to honor and celebrate Black Queer community
From affinity viewing hours, and queer POC-led tours, to “equity edits” on art display text–the world of art is changing in a way that more fully welcomes our communities.
Address the microaggressions–and aggressions–if you want to truly include Black people in your circle
I’m sharing my experience not only to live in my truth, but in the hopes that others might open their hearts to the many ways we must welcome Black people to our groups, our social events, and our community.
Surviving Voices: Oral history of HIV lifetime & long-term survivors
In honor of National HIV Long-Term Survivors Day, survivors featured in an upcoming documentary film being screened on June 5 share their stories of resilience.
