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Since the 1980s, HIV and AIDS have ravaged our marginalized communities globally — taking countless lives and impacting many others. That is our history but the epidemic itself is anything but. While it is undeniable, and certainly relieving, that HIV infection rates have lowered over the past few decades and the overall quality of life…
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Every December 1, we come together globally to mark World AIDS Day and recommit ourselves to eradicating HIV and the painful stigma those living with the virus experience worldwide. Starting in 1988 at the height of the AIDS epidemic, this day also gives us a chance to honor the lives of those lost to AIDS-related…
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In my experience, nothing creates more distress, curiosity, and pleasure in a man than when “anal sex” enters the discussion. Perhaps because it is synonymous with unnecessary “pain” and homosexuality. The sexual act is spoken of in secret in the Latino community; however, what if I told you that this sexual act has been around…
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We at Sexual + Being are always excited to speak with the folks of the DC Health Department who are making our sex lives safer, healthier, and less stressful. I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Kenya Troutman, the Program Manager of their community education and outreach branch, which focuses on youth-related initiatives for…
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In honor of National Diabetes Education Week, we thought we’d use our First Wednesday series to help spread awareness about diabetes.
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Welcome back to our blog! If you’re new, start off with our welcome post to get acquainted with who we are and what we’re about here on sexualbeing.org. Today, we’ve got an exciting post lined up – it’s our first ever “First Wednesdays” post! In this series, we will dedicate the first Wednesday of each…
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Living with the HIV is not funny. But, finding the comedy in life, despite living HIV positive, certainly may keep the journey in perspective.
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In 2015, 22% of all new HIV diagnoses were among youth aged 13-24. And the statistics are even more grim for Latinos.
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Seeing myself as part of a marginalized community like the LGBTQ+ community has also strengthened my personal leadership role here in D.C.
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At Sexualbeing.org, we don’t do overly technical speak. We just want to have a conversation with you about your sexual health. That’s it.
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