Let’s Talk about Sex: Melissa Strype

by | Jul 18, 2023 | HIV

Comedian and sex educator shares her tips for STD testing Sexual health educator by day and comedian by night, Melissa Strype’s unique approach to taboo topics has grown her following across social media platforms. She shares her story to stress the importance of...

Duck HIV and celebrate National HIV Testing Day by knowing your status

by | Jun 27, 2023 | HIV

15 questions to ask when getting tested We get it – it can be scary talking about your sexual life with others or your medical provider. But it doesn’t have to be.  June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, so we’re encouraging everyone to make an appointment to...

We see you, we celebrate you: Pride Month 2023

by | Jun 1, 2023 | HIV

This Pride Month join the fight against HIV! June is Pride Month – a time to celebrate the diversity, activism, culture, and accomplishments of the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the years.  What is Pride Month?  Pride Month pays tribute to the Stonewall...

Your mental health matters!

by | May 1, 2023 | HIV, Individual Health

Manage your mental health while living with HIV May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental health, like HIV, has a stigma around it which can discourage people from seeking care. However, people living with HIV are twice as likely to deal with depression and anxiety...

How to be an HIV ally

by | May 1, 2023 | HIV

The dos and don’ts to creating a safer space for people living with HIV Sharing a positive HIV diagnosis takes incredible courage. People living with HIV need an understanding and supportive space to share their experiences. How can we respond and be better allies?...

How to talk to your parents about HIV testing

by | Apr 7, 2023 | HIV, Individual Health

National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – April 10 As we celebrate National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on April 10, it’s important to discuss this generation’s experience with HIV. Today’s youth aged 12-24 is the first generation who have never known a world without...