HIV

School Lacking in Sex Ed? Try These Options

Sex Ed can be a pain. Not only is the information inconsistent, but many states don’t even require comprehensive sexual health education anymore. This can lead to a lot of misinformation or lack of education on the topic of sexual health. Teenagers and their parents need more options in order to be aware of the

March 24, 2017

Magic Johnson: Basketball Legend and HIV Activist

With the start of college basketball’s biggest event, March Madness, we thought we’d spend some time taking a look at one of the greatest basketball players of all time; Magic Johnson. Most know his legendary status as a Los Angeles Laker, but since he retired from basketball he has also done some great work towards

March 17, 2017

Don’t Wait To Take Your STD Test: Here’s Why

If you find yourself having been exposed to an STD or HIV, you may be asking yourself, “When should I take a test?” This is an important question to ask as some STDs will not show up on a test right away. When someone is exposed to an STD, there is generally a period of

March 9, 2017

It’s Time For Women To Think About HIV Testing

March 10th is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The goal of this event is to raise awareness about the need for all women, especially pregnant women, to be tested and treated for HIV. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2015 there were nearly 40,000 people in the United States

March 3, 2017

HIV at the Oscars

Film can inspire change and build awareness. If a film brings attention to an issue that is being ignored or shows a side to a story that most would have never known, it can make an enormous impact on society. There have been many films about HIV/AIDS since the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s. A

February 24, 2017

First Check, Then Mate

There are many reasons a person should get checked for STDs before they engage in sexual activity with a new partner. In order to protect yourself and your partner, you should have STD testing performed beforehand. And, so should they. Many STDs can be present in the body without ever showing symptoms. This is incredibly

February 10, 2017

HIV Took the Lives of These 6 Music Icons

Many musicians have changed the course of music history. Some of these influential culture-makers have found themselves diagnosed with HIV in the past several decades. While many people have continued to live long lives with the virus, others, who were diagnosed in the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, lost their lives far too early.

January 19, 2017

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