POZ April-May 2010
POZ April-May 2010
In every issue, you’ll find the hottest topics of interest to our readers along with cutting-edge health information.
Features
The Education of Miss Universe
Their discussion reveals that Fernández is more than just one of the prettiest women in the world.
TAG Team
With stunning regularity, news media pronounce AIDS activism dead—or at best on life support.
La Educación de Miss Universo
Su discusión revela que Fernández es mucho más que una de las mujeres más bellas del mundo
Living
Still Gellin’
Will positive people ever be able to protect sex partners without using condoms? Hope sticks around, despite a gel’s poor showing.
It’s Not Too Late To Start HIV Meds
Even if your CD4 count is very low when you’re diagnosed with HIV you can still benefit from taking HIV meds.
Try This
Strength training tones your brain and your body. One method is Pilates, a series of stretches and poses. Here’s a starter move.
Entry Inhibitor Slows Its Advance
The experimental HIV drug vicriviroc has stalled in development.
Attack of the Killer Popcorn!
Even the small-size tub of popcorn at many movie theaters can hold between 370 and 670 calories.
A Tale of Two Viruses
Treating herpes does not help prevent HIV transmission.
Doing the Dose
Swallowing your drugs day in, day out can be tough.
Ballroom Brotherhood
HIV prevention in the house(s)
PEP Rally
An online guide to preventing HIV—after exposure
Prevention for Positives
Is it sensible (and sensitive) to hold HIV-positive people solely responsible for stemming new infections?
Talking
POZ Q&A: Miss America
POZ speaks with the newly crowned Caressa Cameron about her personal connection to the virus and why she uses her platform to fight HIV/AIDS.
Fly Boy
On January 4, the United States opened its borders to inbound HIV-positive travelers. POZ spoke with one of the first men to exercise that new...
Infectiously Adorable?
Last Christmas, Jennifer Morton, POZ’s managing editor, was given HIV by her nephew—in the form of a questionably cute plush toy.
POZ Picks
Karter Louis promotes aural advocacy with “SAFESEX.”
Texas Baby Bump
Texas law requires pregnant women get screened for (STIs) infections during their first prenatal doctor’s visit and again during their third
Positively Page Turning
Author Courtney Sheinmel imprints her teen readers with messages of sexual safety—and acceptance of people living with HIV.
Calling All Keyboard Cassanovas
Think online dating is fruitless? Try the new Premium POZ Personals!
Put a Little PEP in Your Step
Jimmy Choo’s killer stilettos help save the lives of rape survivors in South Africa.
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Editor’s Letter-April/May 2010
Pretty Is as Pretty Does
Your Feedback
The white gay men who started ACT UP screamed for more to be done to save us all, black and white.
CHAMPS Against HIV
A. Toni Young has developed a new way to fight HIV among African Americans in Washington, DC.
