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Episode 21 of In The Moment - Don't Base Your Life on a Modonna Song

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In the 21st episode, Shawn tries to contact Edgar after doing meth.  Billy tells his boyfriend that he has Syphilis after having unprotected sex with someone when he was drunk.  His boyfriend goes to the clinic to get checked for STDs and now their relationship might be on the rocks.  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 21st 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!!  That’s right fellas, you heard correctly.

Who wouldn’t want to play a little strip tease with Nicco? I mean he’s sweet, he’s in amazing shape, his smile’s a killer, and, anatomically speaking, the boy’s packing some meaty punch. (heehee) You can’t get much better.

So check it out. Just click on & watch episode 20 of In The Moment and stick around to get steamy with Randy Blue hottie, Nicco. 

 
 
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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!

 
 
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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!

 
 

Episode 18 of In The Moment - I thought I'd Be Alone Forever

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In the 18th episode, Carlos and Ricky's mentee gets beat up for being gay, Billy and Kyle's relationship is on the edge when one decides to cheat.  Shawn and Brandon also take a break with their relationship over what happened with Edgar.  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 18th webisode below!

 
 

Episode 17 of In The Moment

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IN THE MOMENT is back for it's fourth season and it starts with episode 17!  In the first 16 episodes we saw Edgar fall into the depths of meth and sex addiction. We watched Mike cheat on Stephen, and Carlos and Ricky be the sugary sweet gay couple of the year. We saw Shawn chase Edgar all over town, and we watched Brandon as he patiently attempts a relationship with the ever codependent, Edgar-chaser,  Shawn.

If you have watched them all, maybe you want to know if Edgar made it out of the hospital, and if Shawn will be less codependent and honor his man Brandon and not his hot mess of a roomie/friend Edgar.  You might want to know if Mike will ever return to Stephen, if Carlos and Ricky will continue to stand up for their new gay youth mentee Paul, or if Billy and Kyle will have a sex life again after the reintroduction of condoms into their bed room.  Lot's of questions and in the new season they will all be answered!  Make sure to watch the 17th episode below to find out how the season starts!

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 17th webisode below!

 
 

Episode 15 of In The Moment - Tumbling Down

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In the 15th episode, Ricky gets to know his mentee while Edgar finds himself in more trouble than he'd imagined. 

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 15th webisode below!

 
 

Official Trailer for Absolutely Positive

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Watch the Official Trailer for the short film Absolutely Positive below! 

This dramatic short film follows four characters, all from different walks of life, as they get tested for HIV.  It shows the events of why they decide to go get tested, the thoughts that run through their minds as they wait for their results, and how they decide to live their lives after they find out their results. 

If you have questions about getting tested for HIV, check out this website.  To find free and confidential HIV/STD testing sites near you, check out the local testing info page.  For more information about safer sex and how you can prevent the spread of STDs, check out this informative page and to find out where you can get free condoms, view this map

The premiere of this film will be in downtown Raleigh at Club 313.  Admission is $5.00 which will help with post-production costs and film-festival entry submissions.  There will be two separate premiere dates:

Wednesday, Jan 25
Doors open: 8pm
Event begins: 9pm

Sunday, Jan 29
Doors open: 5pm
Event begins: 6pm

If you want more information about the film, please visit the film's Facebook page to get the most up to date information.

 
 

Episode 8 of In The Moment - Tempting Proposals

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In the 8th episode, the re-emergence of Edgar's drug and sex addiction threatens his friendship with Shawn, while Stephen and Mike contemplate moving back in together.

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 8th webisode below!

 
 

Durex - Love is Blind Advertisements

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These are some great advertisements from Durex on how love is blind!

 
 

How to Close the Race Gap in H.I.V? 

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How can public health officials fight the spread of H.I.V. among young gay black men?

H.I.V. infection rates have stabilized in much of the American population -- an achievement that public health officials say points to the effectiveness of various long efforts, including H.I.V. education in schools, which began in New York in 1987. But data released last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that rates are increasing sharply in one subgroup: young gay black men.

"Black teenage boys who realize they are attracted to men are often too poor to move to gay-friendly cities like San Francisco or New York," wrote Times reporter Donald G. McNeil Jr. This could lead many to hide their sexuality and engage in furtive, perhaps riskier sex. "They often lack health insurance, meaning they do not get checkups where a doctor might suggest testing," the article adds. "And while new surveys find that they use condoms at about the same rates as young gay white and Hispanic men, sex tends to stay within racial groups and more older black gay and bisexual men are infected."

How could public health officials close the race gap in H.I.V. infection rates?

Read the discussion here!