Watch how this young man found out he was HIV positive.  

In the 26th episode, Shawn's crystal meth binge gets stranger as he begins seeing Edgar outside the room. Is it real or paranoia? Kyle lashes out at a guy at the hardware store who mistakes him for a store clerk and confronts Billy about his "into black guys" conversation. Brandon goes to check up on Shawn and finds his crystal meth pipe, and gets a visit from Edgar's sister who tells him they won't be invited to the funeral.  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 26th webisode below!

In the 25th episode, Paul reminds Ricky that staying on his HIV meds helps make him less likely to infect someone else. Things between Stephen and dating-site guy Victor are off to a hot start but cool when Stephen learns Victor is HIV positive. Kyle is offended when he overhears a conversation between Billy and a friend about how he's "into black guys."  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 25th webisode below!

Living + is a short documentary with a message of hope, love, and support from HIV positive individuals to HIV positive individuals here in the state of North Carolina. The group of Americorps individuals who produced the short film, hope this video can help to correct some of the misconceptions about HIV and bring us one step closer to ending discrimination against those people who have been affected by this disease. Check out the entire documentary below…living + 

For more information, please visit their blog at http://ncaidsunitedamericorps.wordpress.com/.   

Check out this video of this young man as he describes his experience of getting tested for HIV and his early symptoms of HIV.  If you want to find out more info about the symptoms of HIV, visit our HIV symptoms page.  If you want to find out the symptoms of other types of STDs please visit our STD symptoms page.  

Living + is a short documentary with a message of hope, love, and support from HIV positive individuals to HIV positive individuals here in the state of North Carolina. They hope this video can help to correct some of the misconceptions about HIV and bring us one step closer to ending discrimination against those people who have been affected by this disease. Please pass this on. . . 

For more information, please visit their blog at http://ncaidsunitedamericorps.wordpress.com/.  

Today, June 27th, is National HIV Testing Day (NHTD).  It is an annual campaign coordinated by the National Association of People with AIDS to encourage people of all ages to "Take the Test, Take Control."

Too many people don't know they have HIV. In the United States, nearly 1.2 million people are living with HIV, and almost one in five don't know they are infected. Getting tested is the first step to finding out if you have HIV. If you have HIV, getting medical care and taking medicines regularly helps you live a longer, healthier life and also lowers the chances of passing HIV on to others.

"UPDATE YOUR STATUS" and know your truth! Wake County HIV/STD Community Program will provide free and confidential HIV & Syphilis Testing tonight, Wednesday, June 27th from 5 to 8pm in Clinic E of the Public Health Department located on 10 Sunnybrook Road!  Go get tested and UPDATE YOUR STATUS! 

If you can't make it tonight and want to get tested in the future, check out their testing calendar and map.

Many Shades of Gay is a collaboration between San Francisco AIDS Foundation, local health agencies, community-based providers and funders from the public and private sectors. 


Many Shades of Gay is about celebrating the rich, colorful and diverse lifestyles within the gay community. The campaign communicates that no matter who you are or how you see yourself, getting an HIV test every six months is an important part of taking care of yourself, your partners and your community.

It’s important to know one’s current HIV status, especially among gay and bisexual men who are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic. Not knowing one’s HIV status leads to missed opportunities for HIV prevention and care.

For infection rates to decrease, status awareness must increase. On the local and federal level, the San Francisco Department of Public Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and many community-based service providers are investing heavily in both the availability of HIV tests (supply) and the frequency with which gay and bisexual men are tested for HIV (demand).  

Check out this website and sign up so you can be sent text reminders about getting tested every 6 months and also have a reminder set up on your Google or Yahoo! calendar so you don't forget.  It's a great way to remember to get tested!  

You can also find local testing sites near you and create your own avatar to look like you and to share with your friends!  Check out their website!

More than 60 Black celebrities, including the cast of “The Skinny,” a new feature film by Patrik-Ian Polk about five young gay men, have united with Greater Than AIDS to bring attention to the severe and disproportionate epidemic facing Black Americans, in particular men who have sex with men, and reduce the stigma surrounding the disease.

A public service ad featuring the cast of The Skinny will be shown at the start of the film at screenings across the country. “The Skinny Is Greater Than AIDS” PSA tie-in features cast members Jussie Smollett, Black Young-Fountain and Anthony Burrell, who urge audiences to be proactive in the fight against HIV:

Touring with the cast in Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, GA, the Black AIDS Institute also spearheaded activities surrounding the film’s premier and hosted several post-screening community dialogues between audiences, director and cast.

In the video below, The Skinny cast urges Black Americans, in particular men who have sex with men, to reduce the stigma surrounding the disease and be Greater Than AIDS.