STORIES THAT MATTER

The Department of Health and Human Services Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report says approximately 2,000 U.S. service members and their beneficiaries, of an estimated 12,000 who could benefit, have accessed HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

per HIV.org:

Among 769 service members prescribed PrEP between February 2014 and June 2016, 87% were men who have sex with men. African Americans accounted for 19% of those prescribed PrEP, compared with 47% who were white.

Approximately 350 new HIV infections are diagnosed in members of the U.S. military services, with most infections acquired within the United States.

The highest rates of new military diagnoses are in men and African Americans. Blacks are disproportionally affected, and most new diagnoses occur among men who have sex with men (MSM).

In a survey of military health care providers, 49% rated their knowledge of PrEP as poor, and only 29% reported ever having prescribed PrEP. In addition, 51% of the providers indicated a need for more clear evidence of PrEP’s safety or efficacy.

READ THE FULL REPORT: HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis in the U.S. Military Services — 2014–2016

Would you recommend PrEP to your family/friends with military benefits?

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While many companies continue to deny promotions to their LGBT employees citing half-cocked fairytales, a new report, Examining the Impact of LGBT Senior Leadership Representation on Business Outcomes, tells the truth. Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce partnered with Dr. Jennica Webster from Marquette University to administer this survey that investigates the impact of sexual minorities on business outcomes.

“This study supports what we have been saying for years — having LGBT people in leadership positions, whether it as a CEO, a business owner, a part of senior management or on the Board of Directors, is good for a business’s bottom line,” said Jason Rae, President & CEO of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. “Simply put, diversity is good for business.”

Companies with LGBT leaders reported better business outcomes including workforce quality and utilization, human resource practices, and social economic responsibility.

Watch below as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution shares the top ten gay-friendly cities in America (2017).

Your Thoughts?

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Honestly, this post has been on my radar for a long time and your comments on the post snatched from this tumblr profile would be amazing. These are ten reasons older trade might be the way to go.

10. Experience – from the bedroom to the boardroom, older guys usually, though not always, have a better sense of what’s going on. And will be happy to share it with someone younger/not in the know.

9. Mature Physicality – I’m constantly amazed that there’s so many younger men who are physically interested in a more mature body, whether it be for the hair, the salt & pepper color, a belly, those distinguishing lines in the face — whatever it may be, there are younger guys who specifically look for those traits.

Shout out to Corey Knott! *throws glitter*

Producer Jordan Finnegan and Director Jamal Sims follow multiple Black, gay men as they pioneer the Southern-rooted underground dance scene known as “bucking.” Premiering August 9 at 8pm, this greatness needs no explanation.

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“Anal cancer is on the rise for people living with HIV. In fact, people living with HIV are at 80 times more risk of developing anal cancer than people without HIV,” says AnchorStudy.org. View Full Post

Georgia, Mississippi, and other Southern states continue to make these lists citing lack of access to care. But, you will never guess which state is #1!

Okay I’ll ruin it for you, Alaska.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest Sexually Transmitted Diseases Surveillance survey was scoured by the people at Insider Monkey investment blog (maybe they’re intent is to tell pharmaceutical companies where to invest?) and they revealed states with the highest STD rates in America. The CDC reports from the last survey to this year’s findings the rate of gonorrhea increased by 18.5%, syphilis increased by 17.6%, and chlamydia increased by 4.7 percent, to 1.59 million cases.

Easier access to anonymous sex with phone apps, HIV becoming treatable and PrEP hitting the market are popular sources to blame for the increase. Do you agree? View Full Post

Marck Angel is one of the biggest Janet Jackson fans on the planet and you definitely feel her presence in this song. Also, this video production by Red cannot be denied. Press play below and click replay again and again and again. View Full Post

Preventative medicine in the new black. Hopefully, the practice of this theory will hold true for America instead of us watching it happen everywhere else. View Full Post

Mason and Trenton are in South Africa for a mission trip. But, it seems like the operation at hand is figuring out their complicated situationship. After their first night on the town and their relationship gets tested, feelings get involved and ch… the conversation gets deep!

“So what happens when one of those boys decide to love you?” Trenton asks his boo thang Mason. “What happens to me?”

In all the years of this website this is definitely one of the best things to cross my screen. View Full Post

I can’t remember that guy’s name Milan Christopher was smoochin’ with on VH1’s ‘Love and Hip Hop’ anymore. But, we all know that love affair didn’t work out.

The oh-so-controversial rapper isn’t giving up on love though and is currently plotting his return to the Viacom family. View Full Post