12 – The first-ever Global Female Condom Day raises awareness of the female (internal) condom as an option for the prevention of pregnancy and HIV. The internal condom can be inserted into the vagina or anus. (2012)

The Other City poster

“The Other City” poster

17 – The Other City, a documentary, about the staggering HIV rates in Washington, DC, premieres. (2010)

National HIV/AIDS and AGING awareness day logo button

18 – National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day

21 – HIV activist and POZ blogger Shawn Decker releases his memoir, My Pet Virus: The True Story of a Rebel Without a Cure. (2006)

On the TV show ER, Jeanie Boulet (portrayed by actress Gloria Reuben) tests positive for HIV. (1996)

Jeanie Boulet portrayed by actress Gloria Reuben

26 – On the TV show ER, Jeanie Boulet (portrayed by actress Gloria Reuben) tests positive for HIV. (1996)

National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day logo button

27 – National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Former child star Danny Pintauro (Who’s the Boss?) reveals he’s been living with HIV since 2003 on the TV show Oprah: Where Are They Now? (2015)

Former child star Danny Pintauro (“Who’s the Boss?”) reveals he’s been living with HIV since 2003 on the TV show Oprah: Where Are They Now? (2015)

29 – Former child star Danny Pintauro (Who’s the Boss?) reveals he’s been living with HIV since 2003 on the TV show Oprah: Where Are They Now? (2015)