Category: AIDS Related Essays

I would have thought that after forty years in health care and thirty-five of that as an R.N. I could write on this in my sleep. That proved not to be the case. Looking back on my own considerable number

The most effective ways to address HIV infections in late 2010 remain staying uninfected and if you are already infected getting on medications as soon as possible. The evidence for early intervention is now convincing but decades of being on

For those of us of a certain age (like older than say 40) and/or who have had HIV for many years and been on various HIV medicines the often unsettling and in certain ways ironic body changes that often occur

IS THERE LIFE BEYOND HIV? Do you feel you are stuck in a rut and that having HIV is a big part of keeping you there? Do you find yourself using HIV as an excuse to not do things, to

The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) recently posted on Gay.com ten issues gay men should discuss with their doctors. The top ten were as follows: HIV/AIDS, safe sex. Substance abuse. Depression/anxiety. Hepatitis immunization. STD’s (sexually transmitted diseases). Prostate, testicular

Women’s concerns listed: Psychological, emotional well –being. Good nutrition and exercise-promotion of healthy/harm reduction living. Environmental-healthy environment without much pollution. Breast cancer. Heart problems. Mental health. Wellness /spirituality. Holistic health Options. Cost of Rx. Memory loss. Risk of fracture. High

Viagra is a drug that helps you get and keep a hard-on. It has become very popular with the gay male community. All of the television commercials advertising this medication do advise that you get a “check-up” first. However, this

The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) recently posted on Gay.com ten issues they feel gay men should discuss with their health care provider. They are listed here for your information. The men of Q-City encourage you to discuss any

A couple of facts on tobacco use from the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association: In this country 41% of gay men smoke compared to just 27% of straight men! Lesbians are twice as likely to smoke as heterosexual women! Gay

I thought syphilis went out of style long ago. What does it matter today? We are seeing a rise in syphilis since 2002, even an epidemic according to health experts’ standards. And the majority of the cases are among gay