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New AVERT Tools Tackle Fears Of HIV

11/28/2015

HIV stigma and fear surrounding the virus remain one of the biggest reasons why people are not testing for HIV. Globally, 46% of people living with HIV are still unaware of their status. This World AIDS Day, we are launching Stand Up to HIV, a campaign to help people overcome their worries and test for HIV.

We regularly hear from users of AVERT.org who tell us they are scared about HIV, taking a test, what it means to be positive, and what they fear others will think. Stand Up to HIV empowers people with the facts about these issues to help them make informed decisions. With this campaign we want to take action to help people protect their health and drive down new infections.

Let’s break the internet for World AIDS Day with your #safesexyselfie!

11/26/2015

On Saturday November 28 we're organizing a #safesexyselfie event in Antwerp, where people write their own (or their favorite) safe sex slogan on a piece of paper, take a selfie -or have someone else take a photo of them holding their paper- and post & share it on their favorite social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook…), using the hashtag #safesexyselfie

5 Interesting Same Sex Facts

11/25/2015

Today I'm gonna share about some cool facts, not about penis but about LGBT. I bet you guys haven't heard about it. So here it is:

Will There be A Boycott Of Zoolander 2?

11/25/2015

Remember when Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson made a surprise catwalk appearance in the Valentino Show at Paris Fashion Week last March? They were announcing the sequel of their famous movie 'Zoolander'. Planned to launch in February 2016, more than 10.000 people have now signed a petition to boycott 'Zoolander 2'. Say what?!

5 Things You Didn't Know About The Penis

11/25/2015

Safe sex is essential for every relationship, but knowing about your partner's vital area is also important!

Athletes Are Human Beings Too

11/20/2015

Some of you girls must be dreaming about having a super athletic boyfriend: they seem so 'juicy' with their built-up body and strong muscles. Some of them might not be interested in having a girlfriend though.

New Policy For Pregnant Women

11/19/2015

The East Kutai District in Indonesia has taken new measures to require expectant mothers to check their HIV status, both in clinics and in community health centers.
When expectant mothers are infected with HIV maximum treatment will be given so that the virus doesn't infect the baby in the womb.

I'm A Barbie Boy

11/19/2015

I bet most of you are already familiar with Barbie, right? It's every girls playing friend, but what about the boys? We think that some of them love Barbie just as much as girls do. Showing creativity at its best, Mattel’s just revealed its collaboration with fashion brand Moschino in order to bust their sales and bust gender stereotypes at the same time.

Uruguay Supports LGBT

11/17/2015

Uruguay is the latest country to join a U.S. initiative that seeks to promote LGBT rights around the world. The small South American nation that borders Brazil and Argentina will join Chile, France, Germany, Sweden and other countries that contribute to the Global Equality Fund, a public-private partnership the State Department manages with the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Paradise Or Hell?

11/16/2015

Which place do you prefer to have a holiday in? Beaches or mountains? Wherever that is, I bet you guys would love to spend your holiday in a place called 'paradise'! Whether it's in the Bahamas, Barbados, Morocco, Mexico, Vietnam, or many other countries.