In the 20th episode, Shawn messes up at work because of his lack of concentration due to doing meth.  It looks like Billy might have an STD from having unprotected sex with someone.  Check out all the drama that unfolds!  To find out what happens watch the episode below!

IN THE MOMENT is an online web series that follows the lives of a group of gay guys living in the same apartment complex in West Hollywood, California. Like most of us, they're faced with a huge range of decisions about sex, and the decisions they make impact their lives and the lives of people around them. IN THE MOMENT is also about starting an open, honest conversation among gay guys in the Los Angeles area about these types of decisions. 

IN THE MOMENT starts with an authentic, sexy and sometimes humorous web soap opera that explores the full range of factors that come into play in sexual decision making among young gay men. Issues like self-esteem, dating, relationships, age, body image, addiction and others are addressed as key factors in the lives of the characters. The episodes are broken into 3-5 minute “webisodes”, which are a starting-place for discussion. 

Check out the 20th webisode below then stick around to see a new sexy strip-tease “Tell Us What You Think” survey at the end of In The Moment’s episode 20? And it’s starring Randy Blue hottie, Nicco Sky!!

STDs are infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual activity. That means vaginal, anal or oral sex, or even just skin-to-skin contact. Having sex without condoms, having many partners or having sex with someone who’s had many partners increases your chance of catching a STD. STD symptoms may include pain in the genital area during urination or sex; discharge from the penis or vagina; scabs or blisters around the genitals; rash, which sometimes appears on the palms and soles; flu-like symptoms; and/or joint pain. But some STDs have no symptoms, and you could infect others without ever knowing you have a STD.

Some STDs, like chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhea, are bacterial infections. These STDs are treatable and curable. Other STDs, like herpes, HPV, HIV and Hepatitis B are viral infections. These can’t be cured, but they can be managed. Learning to recognize STD symptoms, undergoing regular STD testing and seeking treatment can help you manage a STD and get on with your life.

To find STD Testing sites near you visit our Testing page!  Get TESTED Today!

If you have a STD, you’re definitely not alone. Each year, there are 19 million new cases of STDs in the United States. Almost half of them among young people ages 15 to 24. Every 9.5 minutes in the United States someone is infected with HIV and chlamydia infection rates are higher than ever. Left untreated, some STDs may lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, organ damage, blindness, infertility and death. STDs can affect your ability to get pregnant, and some may be transmitted to your child during pregnancy or the birth process. Certain STDs increase the risk for some cancers and may increase your chance of catching HIV.

The good news is early detection and treatment can help most people avoid serious health problems. But you can’t treat it if you don’t know you have it. Learn to recognize STD symptoms and ask your health care provider about STD testing.

Find testing sites near you by visiting our testing sites page! Get tested today!

by Drew-Shane Daniels for musedmagonline.com
There’s a video that has been circulating on the web discussing black men and their behavior post-prison. Throughout the short film called Earl’s Post-Prison Playdate, the director exploits the downlow lifestyle, breaks down the unstable black family dynamics and educates viewers on the risky behaviors men learn from being in jail.

Earl’s Post-Prison Playdate was written, directed, and produced by award-winning NYC filmmaker, Rod Gailes OBC. Richard S. Carroll Jr., Pernell Walker from the Sundance-Hit, Pariah, and Iris Wilson of Broadway’s FELA star in the short.

Most of the controversy from blogs and critics overshadow the real meaning of the film. The film was created as part of an HIV/AIDS awareness campaign addressing lifestyle issues affecting our community. HIV/AIDS is a huge epidemic in our community- no matter the sexuality. Even though I felt I was watching a script full of stereotypes, I know this is real life for many people in our community (or at least some variation). The message still remains the same: go get tested!

Please check out the video below and share with your friends:

Are you looking to find a place where you can receive free and confidential tests for HIV and other STDs?  If so, check out the HIV/STD Counseling and Testing page to get the most updated testing locations.  

In the 19th episode, Carlos and Ricky's mentee's mother discovers that he was beat up for being gay, Kyle goes to Stephen for relationship advice about Billy.  Shawn and Brandon also take a break with their relationship over what happened with Edgar.  Will Shawn enter the world of Edgar to try and see what he was really going through?  To find out what happens watch the episode below!

IN THE MOMENT is an online web series that follows the lives of a group of gay guys living in the same apartment complex in West Hollywood, California. Like most of us, they're faced with a huge range of decisions about sex, and the decisions they make impact their lives and the lives of people around them. IN THE MOMENT is also about starting an open, honest conversation among gay guys in the Los Angeles area about these types of decisions. 

IN THE MOMENT starts with an authentic, sexy and sometimes humorous web soap opera that explores the full range of factors that come into play in sexual decision making among young gay men. Issues like self-esteem, dating, relationships, age, body image, addiction and others are addressed as key factors in the lives of the characters. The episodes are broken into 3-5 minute “webisodes”, which are a starting-place for discussion. 

Check out the 19th webisode below! 

To reinforce the sometimes overlooked fact that there are black people in the LGBTQ community, and also that there are LGBTQ people in the black community, the blogpage, I’m From Driftwood’s very first Community Spotlight will feature stories from the black community. They are also making a commitment to feature more stories of all people of color and different ethnicities beyond this week. 

Laverne is an actress and a transgender woman whose story takes us from her childhood experiences of being bullied, to the transphobia she experiences as an adult, and the acceptance she finally receives from her mother.  Watch Laverne's story below and read more about Laverne here.