Healthy Homos

iStayHealthy app for people with HIV

andrewzarate — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:05:05 -0500

iStayHealthy is a free app available on iPhone, iPad, Android and Amazon for people living with HIV/AIDS. The app was created by Peter Schmidt and is supported by POZ.

For more info check out Poz Magazine

FOOD 1 - buy it with thought 2 - cook it with care 3 - use less...

andrewzarate — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:05:06 -0500

FOOD

1 - buy it with thought

2 - cook it with care

3 - use less wheat & meat

4 - buy local foods

5 - serve just enough

6 - use what is left

DON’T WASTE IT

U.S. FOOD ADMINISTRATION

NURSE REVEALS TOP 5 REGRETS OF THE DYING

andrewzarate — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:45:11 -0500

NURSE REVEALS TOP 5 REGRETS OF THE DYING:

With New Years around the corner, thought this blog post might help in making your New Year’s resolutions.

thecsph: Every Saturday the CSPH highlights some new research...

andrewzarate — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:05:05 -0500

thecsph:

Every Saturday the CSPH highlights some new research in the field of human sexuality. This week we’re looking at a new survey-based, cross-sectional study from Denmark which covers male circumcision and its impact on sexual functioning in men and their female partners. According to the study, currently “one third of the world’s men are circumcised,” which calls for more research on this population.

(Read more here!)

bepositive-ph: Robert Brewster. New York City, New...

andrewzarate — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:05:05 -0500

bepositive-ph:

Robert Brewster. New York City, New York.

alexiaintranslation:

“With all the pills and all the drugs and all the radiation and all the stuff that I’ve gone through, I’ve always used a certain amount of alternative aides that were not a part of the normal HIV routine. I think that’s one of the real main reasons that I’m still alive today.” -Robert Brewster. New York City, New York.

pananaghoy: GUYS! I need your help. One of our partner groups,...

andrewzarate — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:05:05 -0500

pananaghoy:

GUYS! I need your help.

One of our partner groups, The No Day But Today Project, who keeps anyone in the Philippines from facing an HIV diagnosis alone. No one should ever have to be alone when going to get an HIV test, and the purpose of this page is to connect scared Filipinos and Filipinas with love and support through the testing and evaluation stages.

What to do:

Watch the video above

Go to this link and fill out the form

Then you’re done

They entered the competition redhot.us in hopes of winning the prize to aid the financially draining pursuit of their cause. Hopefully, with just a couple of minutes you guys can help me out by helping them win. This is all for the benefit of the people that their organization reaches out to.

Thanks again!

http://nodaybuttodayproject.com/
http://www.facebook.com/NDBTP
http://bepositive-ph.tumblr.com/
http://twitter.com/be_pozph

Art of Transliness: Transgender Information Pamphlets

andrewzarate — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:05:06 -0500

Art of Transliness: Transgender Information Pamphlets:

autumn-and-eve:

I found this on an old trans blog I used to contribute to. These are all really awesome little pamphlet-type packets (PDF versions of), with the least amount of problematic language I’ve ever seen.

An Advocay Guide for Trans People and Loved Ones

Real Life…

bepositive-ph: Always have condoms with you. You never know...

andrewzarate — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:05:05 -0500

bepositive-ph:

Always have condoms with you. You never know when and where…

The Trans Women's Anti-Violence Project: General/Trans Female Call for Proposal for the 2012 Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference

andrewzarate — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:05:06 -0500

The Trans Women's Anti-Violence Project: General/Trans Female Call for Proposal for the 2012 Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference:

11th Annual Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference

May 31st-June 2nd 2012 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (Philadelphia, PA)

a program of the Mazzoni Center

General Call for Workshop Proposals

The 11th Annual Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference (PTHC) will be held May 31st-June 2nd…

Sunday Funday at The New Amsterdam Market

andrewzarate — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:05:05 -0500

Come spend your Sunday at New Amsterdam Market. Sunday the 18th is the last day of the market until next spring. Come enjoy local and artisan goods, gifts, and goodies. It’s a blast I swear, and Healthy Homo approved.Hope to see you there.

New Amsterdam Market is held from 11am to 4pm on Sundays, at the old Fulton
Fish Market in Lower Manhattan which is located on South Street between Beekman Street
and Peck Slip.

Mission
New Amsterdam Market is a reinvention of the Public Market, once a prevalent institution in the City of New York. Revived for our present times and needs, New Amsterdam Market will incubate a new and growing economic sector: small businesses such as butchers, grocers, mongers, and other vendors who source, produce, distribute, and sell foods made with regional ingredients as well as carefully selected imports. We are also reintroducing and developing the concept of market fare prepared with regional, seasonal ingredients.

Our vision is to revive the historic Fulton Fish Market, a priceless public legacy that is owned by the people of New York and whose two market sheds have remained empty and unused since 2005. By bringing residents back to the Seaport, we are reviving the East River Market District —a rare fragment of our city’s first port and oldest commercial neighborhood— as a thriving, public destination for all New Yorkers.

New Amsterdam Market is currently held in the parking lot fronting the Fulton Fish Market
New Market Building. This landmarked structure is the last riverfront market house built in the City of New York and was dedicated for public use by Mayor LaGuardia in 1939. The adjacent Tin Building has marked the site of the original Fulton Fish Market since 1831. Public markets have been held in this District since 1642.

Healthy Homos

Letters from Men Who Go to Strip Clubs

andrewzarate — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:05:05 -0500

Letters from Men Who Go to Strip Clubs:

thecsph:

Letters from Men Who Go To Strip Clubs is an online project that launched on October 26, 2011. It was created by journalist and blogger Susannah Breslin, and consists of anonymous letters submitted by men who share their stories and experiences with visiting strip clubs.

This is a really interesting project because it provides another perspective from individuals involved in sex work - the consumers. This site provides clients with an outlet to share their voices without fear of shame or stigma, thus allowing insight into the human experience.

"Unfortunately, this [appearance] is one of the hallmarks of gay culture. The better one’s perceived..."

andrewzarate — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:05:05 -0500

“Unfortunately, this [appearance] is one of the hallmarks of gay culture. The better one’s perceived appearance, the more attention, recognition and sexual partners one will obtain. Gay men quickly learn the importance of their own appearance in obtaining the desired attention and acceptance.”

- Eating Disorders In Gay Men - The Current Issues

[ Wellness Wednesday] Broke Yoga Resources for the Broke Yogi of NYC

andrewzarate — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:05:00 -0500

Image via Yoga dudes

The other day, my friend invited me to yoga at Yoga Vida on University. They have this deal where if you’re a first time student, you get one week of unlimited classes for $10, and after that, if you’re a student, all classes are only $5. I took a break from reality to ponder what it would be like to live in a world where yoga was either free or way cheap and where I could expand my heart and my love for hard wood floors. In that moment I also took a vow to myself. “Today, I will find the cheapest yoga studios in New York.” And that’s what I did!

Below is a list of studios that I have compiled so far. They are arranged by borough, and then by studio – location – style/characteristic – and fee.

If you happen to know of any studio that I should add to this list would you mind shooting me an e-mail at om.zarate@gmail.com? Because that would be awesome, and in your one act of kindness you could be promoting health for one more homo.

See you next week!

Andrew

——————————-Yoga $12 and under———————————————

Manhattan

Dharma East – Chelsea – Vinyasa Inspired – Donation based
Om Yoga – Greenwich Village – Buddhist inspired vinyasa – classes $10 for students
Sonic Yoga – Hell’s Kitchen – Vinyasa – Community classes donation based
Three Jewels – East Vilalge – Tibetan Heart Yoga - $12 suggested donation
Yoga High – LES – Hatha Vinyasa – community Classes $8
Yoga to the people – East Village/St. Marks – Power Vinyasa Flow - $10 suggested donation
Yoga Vida – Greenwhich Village – Vinyasa Flow, ashtanga – All classes $5 for students

Brooklyn

Abaya – Williamsburg – anusara – donation based community class
Brooklyn yoga school – park slope – classical yoga – donation based
Hosh yoga – greenpoint – karma yoga – donation based
Move With Grace – Clinton Hill – Vinyasa, iyengar, power - $10 community classes
Namaste Yoga & tranquility Center – Williamsburg – ashtanga, vinyasa - $10 community classes daily. Normal classes $12 for students.
Shambahala yoga & Dance Center – Prospect Hights – Intimate, non-competitive, family oriented vinyasas, hatha, iyengar, restorative – 60min classes for $10. Seniors $5. Community classes $8 or donation based.
Thrid Root Community Health Center – Flatbush – LGBTQ, People of color – Donation Based

Queens

Yoga Agora – Astoria – Vinyasa - $5 all classes

bepositive-ph: The day after is more relaxed for those who wear...

andrewzarate — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:53:17 -0500

bepositive-ph:

The day after is more relaxed for those who wear condoms.

Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient- and Family-Centered Care for the LGBT Community

andrewzarate — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:05:05 -0500

Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient- and Family-Centered Care for the LGBT Community:

The Joint Commission releases “Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient- and Family-Centered Care for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Community”

bepositive-ph: Big Bad Wolf.

andrewzarate — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:05:05 -0500

bepositive-ph:

Big Bad Wolf.

Med Schools Fall Short On LGBT Education

andrewzarate — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:05:06 -0500

Med Schools Fall Short On LGBT Education:

How well are medical schools preparing the next generation of doctors to care for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender patients? Not too well, it seems.

In a survey of medical school deans in the U.S. and Canada, a group of researchers found that the median number of teaching hours dedicated to LGBT content during an a four-year medical education was just five hours. While the researchers said there was a lot of variation between schools, they noted that five hours as a median was “small.”

Their results were published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association in a special issue on medical education.

This gap in medical education reflects a larger problem medical care for LGBT people, the researchers say. While LGBT people face the same general health risks as the rest of the population, they also may have specific health care needs relating to mental health, gender identity, sexually transmitted diseases, and other issues. Earlier this year, the Institute of Medicine noted in a report on the health of LGBT Americans that they “face a profound and poorly understood set of additional health risks due largely to social stigma.”

“Our understanding of LGBT health issues is poor,” Juno Obedin-Maliver, lead author of the JAMA study and a resident physician in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California, San Francisco, tells Shots. “We don’t ask patients about it and we don’t perform research on it. We know little bits about some populations in certain settings, but it remains a hidden population and therefore a hidden health demographic.”

And while 32 percent of the 132 deans who responded to Obedin-Maliver’s questionnaire said they thought the quality of their LGBT content was very good, about 44 percent said it was fair and 34 percent said it was very poor.

“That speaks to their recognition that they’re not doing as well as they could be,” Obedin-Maliver says.

But one thing nearly all med students are learning is to ask patients about sexual activity. Some 97 percent of the deans surveyed reported that their institution teaches medical students to ask patients if they have sex with men, women, or both when doing a sexual history. Obedin-Maliver says she was surprised to learn it was so high.

But she notes they also need to differentiate between behavior and identity; for example, men who have sex with men but identify as straight. “It’s actually behavior — not identity — which describes health risks,” she says. “Both are important to know in terms of taking care of patients.”

Source: NPR

bepositive-ph: Its your sex life, not a crash test.

andrewzarate — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:05:06 -0500

bepositive-ph:

Its your sex life, not a crash test.

thecsph: Every other Wednesday The CSPH will highlight a...

andrewzarate — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:05:05 -0500

thecsph:

Every other Wednesday The CSPH will highlight a Sexuality Professional you should keep your eye on. Their backgrounds are very diverse in order to bring attention to the wide variety of amazing people working in the field. This week we bring you Duane de Four.

(Read more!)

*Note: This was originally published on our website on January 12th, 2011.*

pozmagazine: Rapper Lil B releases a controversial AIDS...

andrewzarate — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:05:05 -0500

pozmagazine:

Rapper Lil B releases a controversial AIDS awareness song. Our staff sounds off the POZ staff blog:

Briefly, B (a.k.a. TheBased God; government name: Brandon McCartney) is from the San Francisco Bay area and released an album earlier this year titled I’m Gay (I’m Happy). That was B’s way of supporting the gay community and personally reclaiming the word “gay,” as in “I’m happy.” But doing so was also a way for B to get some unhappy news. Some of his former fans sent him death threats. So what did he do next? Lil B recently released a single called “I Got AIDS.” This one was aimed at young hip-hop fans—many of them are African-American youths, ages 13 to 24, a demographic that’s at heightened risk of HIV infection. The tune is called an AIDS awareness anthem because it urges listeners to get tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), but it’s also controversial because of the way so many have responded to it.

Click here to read more.