HIV/AIDS
The latest scoreboard has over 40 million people infected and 0 cured! We all know HIV and AIDS is of utmost concern to the gay and straight community. Explore facts about the epidemic, preventative measures, resources and support.
Kissing and HIV
Can you get HIV kissing someone? HIV is not casually transmitted, so kissing on the cheek is very safe, but open mouth kissing may be another story.
Can you get HIV kissing someone? HIV is not casually transmitted, so kissing on the cheek is very safe, but open mouth kissing may be another story.
Been Exposed to HIV in the Last 72 Hours?
They call it the HIV morning after pill, for those situations where you've been exposed to HIV through a known positive partner, by blood or other at-risk exposure. If you have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours, you may be able to take an HIV prevention regimen called Post Exposure Prophylaxis or PEP.
They call it the HIV morning after pill, for those situations where you've been exposed to HIV through a known positive partner, by blood or other at-risk exposure. If you have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours, you may be able to take an HIV prevention regimen called Post Exposure Prophylaxis or PEP.
What You Need To Know About World AIDS Day
HIV and AIDS affect us all. Help support efforts for a cure or support a friend or loved one with HIV on World AIDS Day.
HIV and AIDS affect us all. Help support efforts for a cure or support a friend or loved one with HIV on World AIDS Day.
Gays Not The Origin of HIV
After 25 years of speculation, an international scientific team has traced the origin of HIV to wild chimpanzees in a remote area of Cameroon, Africa. Read more.
After 25 years of speculation, an international scientific team has traced the origin of HIV to wild chimpanzees in a remote area of Cameroon, Africa. Read more.
Understanding HIV and AIDS
This guide helps gay men living with or those affected by HIV and AIDS cope with the HIV virus and also points them to resources and information.
This guide helps gay men living with or those affected by HIV and AIDS cope with the HIV virus and also points them to resources and information.
Comparing HIV 1 and HIV 2
What is HIV-2 and how does it differ from HIV-1? Find out in this informative guide to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 2.
What is HIV-2 and how does it differ from HIV-1? Find out in this informative guide to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 2.
The Origin of HIV and the Start of AIDS
Where did AIDS begin and what date is commonly recognized as the day the HIV pandemic began?
Where did AIDS begin and what date is commonly recognized as the day the HIV pandemic began?
Reasons To Get An HIV Test
I'll be honest, I dread getting my routine HIV test! The entire process of waiting and the dramatic revelation of my results is almost too much to bear. But it's important that I know my status to ensure that I live a long and healthy life. When was the last time you were tested? Here are a few good reasons to get a routine HIV test.
I'll be honest, I dread getting my routine HIV test! The entire process of waiting and the dramatic revelation of my results is almost too much to bear. But it's important that I know my status to ensure that I live a long and healthy life. When was the last time you were tested? Here are a few good reasons to get a routine HIV test.
Kissing and HIV
Can you get HIV from kissing an HIV positive person? Find if kissing and HIV mix.
Can you get HIV from kissing an HIV positive person? Find if kissing and HIV mix.
Living with HIV
Living with HIV is not easy, but there is hope. There are many HIV positive men in serodiscordant relationships. See what this person living with HIV can do to cope.
Living with HIV is not easy, but there is hope. There are many HIV positive men in serodiscordant relationships. See what this person living with HIV can do to cope.
Gay Men, Viagra & AIDS
Viagra has become the party drug of choice for gay men, but can it increase the risk of contracting HIV? See what the San Francisco Department of Health thinks.
Viagra has become the party drug of choice for gay men, but can it increase the risk of contracting HIV? See what the San Francisco Department of Health thinks.
Seroconversion
Did you know seroconversion for HIV can range anywhere between 2 weeks and 6 months, in which time seroconverts can transmit the virus? Learn more about seroconversion.
Did you know seroconversion for HIV can range anywhere between 2 weeks and 6 months, in which time seroconverts can transmit the virus? Learn more about seroconversion.
Seropositive
Having seropositive test results can be life changing, especially if it's for HIV. Learn more about seropositive test results.
Having seropositive test results can be life changing, especially if it's for HIV. Learn more about seropositive test results.
Serodiscordant
What is a serodiscordant relationship? Can a HIV negative person sustain a relationship with a HIV positive person?
What is a serodiscordant relationship? Can a HIV negative person sustain a relationship with a HIV positive person?
What You Need To Know About World AIDS Day
Get what you need to know about World AIDS Day and show your support for an end to HIV.
Get what you need to know about World AIDS Day and show your support for an end to HIV.
HIV Information
What is HIV?
What is HIV?
AIDS Is Not Just a Gay Disease
Even though I know anyone can get HIV, why was I surprised to see a woman in an advertisement for HIV medication? This prompted me to challenge my own perceptions of the virus and to research some interesting statistics, which prove that HIV is not just a gay white male's disease.
Even though I know anyone can get HIV, why was I surprised to see a woman in an advertisement for HIV medication? This prompted me to challenge my own perceptions of the virus and to research some interesting statistics, which prove that HIV is not just a gay white male's disease.
Has AIDS Become a Gay Religion?
Some researchers say that apathy over AIDS has caused a major increase in other STD's such as syphilis. While others hypothesize that overwhelming anxiety over HIV has many gay men attending bug parties. Does AIDS continue to dictate gay behavior?
Some researchers say that apathy over AIDS has caused a major increase in other STD's such as syphilis. While others hypothesize that overwhelming anxiety over HIV has many gay men attending bug parties. Does AIDS continue to dictate gay behavior?
How a Gay Man Got HIV
RJ Kowalik is a gay man. He practiced safe sex. He got HIV anyway. How did he get the virus? And, what can you learn from it?
RJ Kowalik is a gay man. He practiced safe sex. He got HIV anyway. How did he get the virus? And, what can you learn from it?
Guide Review: OraSure Rapid HIV Test
By using a toothbrush-like device that is inserted into the mouth to absorb saliva instead of drawing blood, the OraSure Rapid Saliva HIV test makes an already high-anxiety HIV/AIDS screening a little more comfortable. Read the review of this new rapid HIV testing device.
By using a toothbrush-like device that is inserted into the mouth to absorb saliva instead of drawing blood, the OraSure Rapid Saliva HIV test makes an already high-anxiety HIV/AIDS screening a little more comfortable. Read the review of this new rapid HIV testing device.
Ready, Set, Test! 20 Minute Rapid HIV Test
In an effort to expand the reach of HIV tests, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the OraQuick rapid HIV test the produces results in only 20 minutes.
In an effort to expand the reach of HIV tests, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the OraQuick rapid HIV test the produces results in only 20 minutes.
AIDS / HIV on About
Guide Mark Cichocki provides original articles, information and resources on HIV and AIDS.
Guide Mark Cichocki provides original articles, information and resources on HIV and AIDS.
Body Positive
Body Positive Magazine provides an archived online glimpse of articles that deal with HIV and AIDS issues.
Body Positive Magazine provides an archived online glimpse of articles that deal with HIV and AIDS issues.
Apathy Is Lethal!
Did you know that more than 14 million children have been orphaned because of AIDS and there currently is no cure! This United Nations funded organization provides worldwide HIV and AIDS facts as well as resources for those affected and infected with HIV/AIDS.
Did you know that more than 14 million children have been orphaned because of AIDS and there currently is no cure! This United Nations funded organization provides worldwide HIV and AIDS facts as well as resources for those affected and infected with HIV/AIDS.
National HIV Testing Resources
Find an HIV testing center near you!
Find an HIV testing center near you!
Clinton and Mandella Join Forces to Combat AIDS
Former US President Bill Clinton and former South African president Nelson Mandela ask the world to lend a hand in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Clinton states, "In our interdependent world, we have to suffer the sorrows of each other…"
Former US President Bill Clinton and former South African president Nelson Mandela ask the world to lend a hand in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Clinton states, "In our interdependent world, we have to suffer the sorrows of each other…"
AIDS and TIME
TIME Magazine takes you through a collection of cover stories on the AIDS epidemic. Start here to learn about AIDS throughout the world.
TIME Magazine takes you through a collection of cover stories on the AIDS epidemic. Start here to learn about AIDS throughout the world.
Gay Men's Health Crisis
There is help out there! Backed by celebrities and the public at large, GMHC provides the support those living with the virus need.
There is help out there! Backed by celebrities and the public at large, GMHC provides the support those living with the virus need.
A Local Government’s Position on HIV
Find out how the City of New York Bureau for HIV prevention feels about the health crisis affecting us all!
Find out how the City of New York Bureau for HIV prevention feels about the health crisis affecting us all!
HIV/AIDS Medication
Find out what HIV/AIDS medication is available and how to use them.
Find out what HIV/AIDS medication is available and how to use them.
African-Americans and HIV/AIDS
The epidemic is on the rise amongst African-Americans.
The epidemic is on the rise amongst African-Americans.
HIV/Aids Gets America’s Attention
American leadership reacts to the crisis.
American leadership reacts to the crisis.
AmFar
The fight for a cure continues with the American Foundation for AIDS Research.
The fight for a cure continues with the American Foundation for AIDS Research.
Reviving The Tribe
Read this review from Michael Shernoff about the book that explores gay men and their sexuality during the AIDS epidemic.
Read this review from Michael Shernoff about the book that explores gay men and their sexuality during the AIDS epidemic.