Constructed social norms have taught us that monogamy is always the best policy.

This nuanced ideal of a partnered completely monogamous relationship which may work for many couples does not work for all.

Gay men are often thought to fall on opposite ends of this monogamy spectrum without thought being ...

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February marks the celebration of Heart Health Month. Heart disease, storke and heart related illnesses impact people of all age, race, and sexual orientations.  Some groups are disproportionately impacted as well such as those who are substance users, chronic illness like HIV, or a family history of heart problems.

Warning ...

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In the LGBT world one place we don't often spend much time on destigmatizing is for those living with HIV.  Overlooked, misunderstood, mistreated, hated, and feared people with HIV simply should not have to put up with the words and labels placed upon them by their peers.  Being queer ...

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An Op-ed piece recently in the Advocate presented an interesting viewpoint. The piece discussed the results of a study done of 686 gay and bisexual males who disclosed having used mobile apps to meet sexual partners.  The survey also probed into knowledge of HIV,  perceived risk for becoming infected, and ...

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THe FDA has given the green light to prescibe a new once a day combination. This gives those who are new to treatment another option to consider in  their fight against HIV.  The once a day combo is four drugs in one with two of those drugs relatively new to ...

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Each June National HIV Testing Day takes place across the country. During the month of June many organizations take part either on June 27th or a day close to the actual testing day. 

AIDS CARE will be holding their annual event on Friday June 22, 2012 from 10 a.m ...

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There continues to be much public debate within both the medical, general public, and those infected with HIV about the availability of a rapid home HIV test kit.  The FDA is in final approval stages and at this time it looks likely that a rapid test kit will be made ...

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The New York State Court of Appeals is currently hearing a case where the prosecutor hold the opinion that Saliva from an HIV infected person should be treated as a deadly weapon. You can read the full text of the article here. 

The case stems from an incident where an ...

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December 1st is World AIDS Day.  This is a celebratory day reflecting upon lives lost and battles won in the fight against the HIV virus.  The theme for this year which runs until 2015 is Getting to Zero:" Zero New HIV Infections. Zero Discrimination and Zero AIDS Related Deaths.  A ...

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I found this very poignant interview of a gay man who descended into the world of escorting and drug use.  As he mentions in the interview it all started as a way to make ends meet after the loss of a job.  He was trying to prevent himself from becoming ...

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