Life PLUS Project

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LifePLUS Project works to end the stigma of HIV/AIDS, increase HIV testing, educate people about the link between substance use and HIV risk, and get people talking about HIV/AIDS! See our Interns here in the Intern's Corner (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,'script','//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); ga('create', 'UA-49218806-1', 'tumblr.com'); ga('send', 'pageview');

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wertheyouth-blog

"Becoming homecoming king is kind of the only normal teenage dream I’ve had. I was really surprised, though, that I was nominated. I didn’t think it was attainable because I’m trans. But now I feel like I could get it. I’m taking the steps that need to be made for progress among the transgender community. I’m just trying to make the T in LGBT not so silent."

Blake, Age 17, Charlotte, NC. Photo by Laurel Golio. As told to Diana Scholl.

(cc legalizetrans)

Read more about Blake at We Are the Youth. And don’t forget to buy We Are the Youth: the book, which shares stories of LGBT youth throughout the United States!

lifeplusproject-blog

We love our youth who stand up and stand strong for who they are and for the ones without a voice.

#trans*#trans* rights #progress #dont forget the T #love #LGBT #SPEAK OUT #SPEAK UP

plannedparenthood

Where NOT to store your condoms long term:

So where should you store condoms? In a cool, dry place where it’s not likely to get punctured or mangled. Keep that wrapper safe and intact. It’s okay to keep a condom in your purse or wallet for the night as long as there’s nothing in there that might puncture it. Just don’t store it there long term.

lifeplusproject-blog

Remember to keep condoms out of DIRECT SUNLIGHT and keep in a COOL, DRY place where they can't PUNCTURED

Keep you and your partner safe.

ALWAYS check the expiration date on the back.

Check for an AIR BUBBLE (so you know there's no punctures).

And NEVER open a condom with you teeth (to make sure you don't puncture the condom).

#prevention #condoms #funny #stay safe #yay!#yay #love #love yourself #self care

unicef

2.1 million adolescents worldwide are living with HIV - and they’re the the only age group where AIDS-related deaths are not declining.

Starting now, let’s go ALL IN to #ENDAdolescentAIDS: http://allintoendadolescentaids.org/

pozmagazine

lovin’ these illustrations!

lifeplusproject-blog

It's important to know your status, so that you can take steps to take care of yourself, live healthy and protect your partners. Get out there and get yourself tested!

#prevention #hiv prevention #get yourself tested #stop the stigma #get tested #self care #endadolescentAIDS #Know Your Status #knowledge is power #no stigma

projectqueer

lifeplusproject-blog

Bri Golec, a 22-year-old who friends say identified as a trans woman, was stabbed to death by their father, who claimed to authorities that the murder was performed by a 'cult.'

We recognize the ever increasing violence shown towards the Tran* women in our community. Let's become allies together and stand together with the Tran* women and in the LGBT community and open a dialog about how we can further support these women.

How can we be better allies?

How can we show support?

#trans #trans*#transgender #gender-non-conforming #ally #be an ally #stop the violence #support #support each other #LGBT #don't forget the T

pozmagazine

This new aidsmap study shows a daily dose of the antibiotic doxycycline could work as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) against gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis. Would You Take a Daily Antibiotic to Prevent STIs?

lifeplusproject-blog

Prevention is the key when it come to protecting yourself and you parnters(s). A condom or other barriers can protect you and others from STI's.

#prevention #Pride In Prevention #Be Prepared #Protection #safety is key #protect yourself #protect your partner #knowledge is power