HIV related stigma is continually a problem for those that live with the virus and for those of us who work with or have family or friends who are HIV+.

Knowing you cannot get infected with HIV through casual contact is relatively basic information but still the stigma persists even ...

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A new campaign in LA County aims to curb the spread of Syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections. 

The new series of advertisement features gay athletes in the Los Angeles area and the Health Department is partnering to distribute condoms with wrappers designed during a local contest. 

With almost 2 ...

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A new condom is about to break into the stodgy condom market. WIth the basic design of our current beloved condom  nearly a century old it is long overdue for an upgrade.

One of the new Origami Condoms is designed specifically for anal intercourse. This is a big deal as ...

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We hear alot about bullying in schools but less about sexual assaults and even less about sexual assaults that are perpetrated by other students. Andrew Lawless describes his experience in an OP-ed recently published in the advocate. 

Its chilling to think that not only do students sometimes have to fear ...

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I posted a blog this week relating to HIV criminalization.

I had forgotten to link to a couple of sites relating to laws in various jurisdictions relating to criminalization of those living with HIV.

SERO Project has an interesting site that points to laws regarding criminalization in various jurisdictions as ...

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Should you legally have to disclose your HIV status? In some states the law requires sexual partners to disclose that information prior to sexual activity. 

In others the law suggests that if there has been a specific intent to harm then a crime may have been committed.  I read this ...

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A healthcare system in the pacific northwest recently acknowledged they tested more than 6,000 people without their knowledge or consent. 

Although in some states specific written consent is not required for HIV testing a patient should always have the abilty to consent or reject to any procedure or test ...

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A healthcare system in the pacific northwest recently acknowledged they tested more than 6,000 people without their knowledge or consent. 

Although in some states specific written consent is not required for HIV testing a patient should always have the abilty to consent or reject to any procedure or test ...

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Once upon a time known as the early 1980s there was no test for HIV. A test for detection became available during the mid 1980s and changed dramatically how quickly people could be diagnosed and then medically treated.

A film set for release this summer explores the lives of two ...

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A recent study published in an online journal showed the importance of the good relationship between a medical provider and patient.  The study surveyed more than 1,000 HIV+ patients in five areas to assess how they feel about their care.  The relationship someone living with HIV has with their ...

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