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It’s Time To End Race Disparities in HIV
By MISTR Staff The HIV/AIDS crisis has been a decades long battle for the LGBTQ+ community. Many have lost people they love and while HIV/AIDS
PrEP FAQ from an HIV educator
By Kalob Gossett, For nearly 8 years, I’ve worked on a variety of HIV initiatives which have given me the opportunity to collaborate with and
Five Things To Remember When Getting Tested
By MISTR staff 1. SEXUAL HEALTH CARE IS SELF-CARE First and foremost, it’s important that we recognize that sexual healthcare is one of the most
Why I think PrEP is so important
By Dr. Carlton Thomas As a 50 year old gay physician, I have lived through some incredibly scary times in our community. I remember my teen
Truvada vs Descovy: What You Need To Know
By MISTR What is Truvada for PrEP? Truvada is a once-daily pill that is 99% effective at preventing HIV transmission. Its active ingredients are emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Truvada can be taken by all.
Our LGBTQ+ History Has PrEPared Us For A Bright Future
By MISTR staff Our past as a community has been important in helping us self determine our growth and where we will be in the future. We use