Back to the Basics of STDs
No one wants to contract a Sexually Transmitted Disease, yet many people don’t know the best practices to prevent them. When it comes to STDs, knowledge is your best defense. Let’s review some STD basics — some of the most common STDs, how they’re transmitted, and how to prevent them. …
How Different Countries Celebrate World AIDS Day
It is important that while living through the coronavirus pandemic, we don’t forget about the other pandemic affecting more than 38 million people across the globe. In 2019, almost 40 million people worldwide were living with HIV or AIDS; nearly two million of those infected were below the age of 15. In light of World AIDS Day, understanding how we can combat AIDS and stop the spread of HIV is something we can all apply to sexual and physical health in general. …
COVID’s Impact on HIV
COVID is changing humanity in ways that would have been hard to imagine before the onset of the pandemic. Almost every aspect of life has shifted. Shops are now scanning clients’ temperatures, schools are social distancing, and a large swath of the workforce has transitioned to working from home. However, there’s no arguing that the health sector has been the most impacted. …
The Importance of Mental Health
October marks an important month in the world of mental health. Mental Illness Awareness Week was October 4-10, and World Mental Health Day was October 10th. Statistically speaking, 2020 has been a trying year in terms of mental health. COVID-19, social unrest, and economic uncertainty are among the leading causes behind increased rates of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. As we continue through October, we need to talk about the importance of keeping up with your mental health, as well as the methods available for you to do so. …
Men Seeking Men Seeking Help
September 27th marks National Men’s HIV Awareness Day, a day with particular importance. Statistics show that gay men are the most affected by HIV, according to CDC data, with a disproportionate representation compared to the rest of the community. Because of this fact, it’s essential that gay and bisexual men both understand why this is the case, as well as what methods they can use to avoid their risk for catching the virus or having it negatively impact their lives. …
How Are You Being Safe at College?
Usually, midsummer would be a time to relax, but no one feels entirely at ease under the current circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. College students are in a unique situation, with a once-in-a-lifetime experience being completely altered. Some schools have already decided to go mostly virtual, while others are still in the air in terms of their decision making. These are unusual and strange circumstances for everyone, but there’s no arguing against the fact that safety should be paramount. This includes steps the colleges take as well as your responsibility. Here are some of the things you can do as we get …
Post Pride, Now What?
Pride Month in Fort Worth and across the world took on a very different look this year, with COVID-19 putting a halt to the parades, celebrations, and other events we commonly associate with June in the LGBTQ community. However, that doesn’t mean that nothing took place at all. Here’s what Pride Month 2020 looked like in Fort Worth, as well as what the community is doing to be supportive throughout the rest of the year. Fort Worth and Pride Month In a Pride Month, where social distancing was required, what were some of the events we saw this year? The …
Should You Take a Gap Year?
Historically, the path for college-bound high-school graduates has been seeking an institution and making the transition as soon as you graduate. However, there’s a growing resistance and skepticism that this is the only way to go. A clear sign of this is a gap year, an intentional, scheduled delay between high school and college. Students can take advantage of this to do a variety of different tasks that, in theory, will make their college years more effective. Is this the right route to take for you? Here’s some insight on the different pros and cons. What Can You Do During A …
Getting Tested in Fort Worth
here’s no denying COVID-19 is the health crisis in everyone’s minds right now, but that doesn’t mean other health-related issues have been put on hold. HIV is a key example. Anyone who is sexually active is at risk of contracting HIV and dealing with the resulting health effects. We’ve written before about the importance of HIV testing in Fort Worth, but COVID-19 may have upended many of the normal testing procedures. Many medical professionals have either temporarily closed their operations or stuck with telemedicine until lockdown restrictions are lifted. Some may stay locked down even longer to protect at risk-patients. Other settings …
Social Must-Haves
Right now, we are amid a global pandemic that is changing life as we know it. This is something unprecedented for the vast majority of the population, but especially for younger people. A group that may thrive off of always being social, going out, and having fun, is suddenly bound inside for safety reasons, without a clear end in sight. College students are especially impacted: they’re navigating remote classrooms and an uncertain job market awaits them upon graduation. In these times, isolation can be a difficult thing to manage, but social media can provide a valuable outlet. Not only is it …
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