The President just tweeted that transgender individuals will not be allowed in the military. Wrong, wrong wrong!!! Let the him know we aren't accepting this!
This is the 3rd case of HIV remission in a child given meds aggressively early on. Great news, but prevention is still the best medicine! Get tested, consider PrEP, practice safer sex.
9-year-old in HIV remission for years -- without drugs
cnn.com
A 9-year-old, diagnosed with HIV soon after birth, was given antiretroviral drugs for just 40 weeks and has been controlling the virus on his own ever since.
We're seeing this in all of our patients - men who have sex w/men, women, *cis and *trans. Get tested - only way 2 know!
More Women Are Walking Around With Undiagnosed Chlamydia
tonic.vice.com
Warning: Can cause infertility.
Looking for a Dr. to prescribe PrEP? Have questions about it? Call us at 860-278-4163! We can even do the STD and HIV tests you need before starting and send the results to a PrEP doctor!
As PrEP Turns Five, the HIV Prevention Pill Is a Major Success
poz.com
The science behind Truvada as pre-exposure prophylaxis reveals an awesome tool that is apparently already helping shrink U.S. HIV rates.
We're seeing a lot of positive gonorrhea tests - most people who have it orally *do not* have symptoms, but CAN spread it to others. PLEASE get tested and treated before you pass it on to others. The more cases in the community, the more chances for it to become resistant to treatment!
Untreatable super-gonorrhea spreading orally, WHO warns
ajc.com
The World Health Organization issued a warning that the rise in unsafe oral sex is helping the spread of super gonorrhea.
In honor of US Independence Day, we are closed July 3rd and 4th! If you are enjoying the holiday, please stay safe: use condoms and know your and your partners’ HIV and STD status, wear sunscreen, and while they too may be fun – don’t use fireworks inappropriately. Fireworks Safety Sunburn First Aid and SPF […]
CONTINUE READING →A great rally on June 11 on the steps of the Capital. Check out the speeches by our very own Miguel Gonzalez and Randol Vasquez!
CONTINUE READING →Every year, June 27th is National HIV Testing Day. This event will be open to everyone of all ages, genders and sexual orientations. The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective is noted for our professional, confidential and sensitive setting for HIV and STD testing. All testing that day will be free. Appointments are suggested by […]
CONTINUE READING →On the 1 year anniversary of the Pulse atrocity, we remember the 68 injured and the 49 murdered. We vow to never stop fighting hate. Those whose lives were cut short were: Stanley Almodovar III, 23 years old Amanda L. Alvear, 25 years old Oscar A. Aracena Montero, 26 years old Rodolfo Ayala Ayala, 33 […]
CONTINUE READING →The 23rd Annual Queer Prom was spectacular with over 130 kids having a blast! Thank you to all our volunteers who made it possible, especially our friends at the Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut! Photos: Did you have your photo taken at our photo booth at the prom? Our staff will be working hard to […]
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