#HIVawareness

[pinkpetalbee]

🌍❤️ Today, on World AIDS Day, we honor those we lost during the AIDS epidemic and reaffirm our commitment to ending the ongoing crisis. Silence is not an option—awareness, compassion, and action save lives. 🕊️✨

[generalherasyndulla]

There have been a lot of posts about how iconic WTNV is in terms of queer media and how valuable it was for young people to see it be so openly gay from the episode and it is and I love it dearly BUT I want to talk about the moment that was truly eye opening for me. Let's talk about the actor behind the voice of Night Vale, Cecil Baldwin.

So Cecil Baldwin, like his character, is an openly gay man. He's also HIV positive and has spoken publicly about it as an advocate for HIV awareness and health. (I'd recommend looking up an interview if you can, ideally the one he did with Dylan Marron - who plays Carlos)

At the time I got into WTNV I was 18 and while I loved Cecil and Carlos's they weren't the first gay people I ever saw in a thing I liked. However my knowledge of HIV/AIDS back then mainly came from Rent, my high school health class trying to scare me about the dangers of HIV/AIDS and reading the book The Heaven Shop as a child so all I knew of it was that it was a death sentence. I didn't know it was possible now for someone with HIV to not just live and survive it but to thrive.

I didn't know, not until Cecil Baldwin. So I would like to take the time amidst all the celebration of Cecil Palmer to celebrate Cecil Baldwin the incredibly talented man who gives life to our beloved tumblr sexyman. Thank you Cecil Baldwin for updating me on the present history of HIV

[theskydoesgreatthingsnow]

‼️ATTENTION Faggots! Sex Workers! People With Bodies‼️

Your rights to PrEP, Cancer Screenings, and other preventive care are at risk!

A Texas Judge (who previously failed to overturn ACA) invalidated the preventative care statute, which required insurance to fully cover vital preventative certain cancer screenings and PrEP. Your right to life saving HIV protection is at risk!

This is super fucking important for our community. It is also a directly motivated, violent homophobic attack. Not in a internet “homophobic in effect ergo one could say” way—

‼️The stated motivation of the man who brought the suit is to use AIDS to punish homosexuality and sex work. ‼️

Conservative mega donor Dr Steven Hotze, a anti gay hate group founder, election denier, Covid conspiracy theorist, and person who filled the suit that led to this decision has stated that HIV Pre exposure drugs “facilitate behaviors such as homosexual sodomy, prostitution, and intravenous drug use” which conflicts with his religious beliefs. I repeat THE POINT IS FOR AIDS TO PUNISH HOMOSEXUALITY.

(The Hotze is now charged in connection with an agrivated assault of a repairman by a PI hired by the mega-donor to “confirm” election fraud. We might live in hell.)

This may come down to a legal fight, this may be out of the hands of protesters. BUT WATCH THIS DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION.

It is possible that you are not at immediate risk. Most employers and insurers will keep these kinds of care fully covered for the same reason it was mandated: it is the ethical choice, and it saves them way more than it costs. But roughly one in five may try to save money by asking at risk groups to pay out of pocket.

And the problem will only grow more acute and widespread. Things like anxiety screenings, contraception, and many interventions for the chronically ill are also at risk of returning to pre ACA levels of financially burden, at the whims of corporate interests.

[drshivanisachdevgoursciivf]

Revolutionary Cure for HIV

HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a virus that attacks the immune system, leading to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) if left untreated. Since the virus was first identified in the early 1980s, scientists have been working tirelessly to find a cure for HIV. While there have been significant advancements in the treatment of HIV, there is still no cure.

However, recent scientific breakthroughs have given hope to the possibility of a revolutionary cure for HIV. One of the most promising approaches involves using gene editing technology to eliminate the virus from infected cells.

This technique, known as CRISPR-Cas9, allows scientists to precisely target and remove specific genes from DNA. In the case of HIV, the idea is to use CRISPR-Cas9 to remove the viral DNA from the infected cells, effectively curing the patient of the disease.

Revolutionary Cure for HIV. Know more- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK2usTZ_Xfo

[modernitywitch]

Always loved them

Green Day solicit donations for HIV/AIDS organization, 1994

[sriramakrishnahospital]

🌍❤️World AIDS Day, join us in raising awareness and spreading understanding about HIV/AIDS. This video sheds light on the facts, challenges, and progress made in the fight against HIV, while highlighting the importance of prevention, testing, and supporting those affected.

[thegreymattergazette]

Unraveling the Hidden Impact

HIV/AIDS doesn’t just affect the immune system—it can also alter brain function, leading to cognitive challenges, memory loss, and neurological complications. Let’s break the stigma and spread awareness about HIV/AIDS.

[astraphel]

How long does PrEP take to work?

For receptive anal sex (bottoming), PrEP pills reach maximum protection from HIV at about 7 days of daily use.

For receptive vaginal sex and injection drug use, PrEP pills reach maximum protection at about 21 days of daily use.

No data are available for PrEP pill effectiveness for insertive anal sex (topping) or insertive vaginal sex.

We don’t know how long it takes for PrEP shots to reach maximum protection during sex.

Source: PrEP Effectiveness - CDC

[pinkpetalbee]

🌿✨ "If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together." – Lilla Watson

[newleafskills]

World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day reminds us to unite in the fight against HIV, support those affected, and honor lives lost. Together, we can build awareness, inspire hope, and work toward a future free of HIV/AIDS.

Visit >> https://newleafskills.com

[unibytekids]

"World AIDS Day: A reminder of resilience and the power of science." 🧬💪

[veeremedies]

On World AIDS Day, we honor progress and strive for a cure.

[gsuniversityofficial]

On this World AIDS Day, let's reaffirm our commitment to ending the AIDS epidemic. By understanding our rights and taking charge of our health, we can create a brighter future.

Let's break the stigma, challenge discrimination, and promote inclusivity.

Join us in creating a world where everyone has the right to a healthy and fulfilling life.

[sriramakrishnahospital]

🌍❤️World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1st. It is a global initiative to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, show support for those living with the condition, and honor the lives lost to this epidemic.🎗️ Let's remember the importance of education, prevention, and compassion in building a world free from HIV

[solidcadinstituite]

On World AIDS Day, let’s spread love and understanding, and strive to make the world a healthier, happier place for all

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐃𝐚𝐲......🎗️

[moonlineresort]

Today we stand united for awareness, care, and love. Together, we can fight the spread of HIV and eliminate prejudice.

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐃𝐚𝐲......