When we talk about sex, the conversation often focuses on safer sex, prevention, and the dangers and negative impacts of sex without condoms. Condomless sex still occurs, though — all while our conversations tend to avoid the topic. It’s time to shift the...
by Sergey Grankin This blog entry was a result of a community collaboration with Spokane AIDS Network. Contracting HIV will change your life. Initially the shock, stigma and fear play a huge role, but the reality is quite different. For Lelani, a drag performer in...
The End AIDS message was out in force at Spokane Pride. From the parade to the crowds it was impossible to miss the orange and blue declaring the time has come for us to focus our attention on bringing the AIDS epidemic toward its end. The Spokane AIDS Network...
By Lector Morales, Community Mobilization Coordinator at Gay City There are a lot of people who have their concerns about taking a preventative medication like PrEP, the daily pill that can prevent HIV. Part of those misgivings may center around a slew of historical...
Let’s face it. Getting tested for HIV can be anxiety provoking enough by itself. Add in fears of being misgendered, having to explain basic things about your body to confused staff, or other potential mistreatment trans people commonly face in health settings,...
Saoirse Cavanaugh is blunt with her story. “I had a condom mishap.” It’s an experience that many people may have dealt with. And in that moment, it might be time to stop and realize the potential of immediate health issue exists that needs to be...
