Why Stigma Around HIV is Rooted in Ableism & What We Can Do About It
With Guest Blogger Andrew Gurza Andrew Gurza is a queer disability advocate, podcaster, and writer, primarily focusing on the intersection of disability and sex. Most recently, Andrew was a Technical Consultant for the Queer As Folk reboot. This helps ensure the fair representation and portrayal of disabled folks. Let’s hear from Andrew on the undeniable […]
What Are The Benefits of PrEP?
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an incredible medication. The once daily pill is 99% effective at preventing HIV when taken correctly, and it is easier than ever to get PrEP online, making it even more accessible and helpful! The preventative benefits of PrEP are undeniable and so important. However, talking about and taking PrEP goes far beyond these […]
Q Care Plus TEA-stimonial: Meet Mia Berry
Happy National Nurse’s Month! We celebrate our nurses, such as Mia. May is National Nurse’s Month. At Q Care Plus, we are fortunate to have a team of dedicated medical providers–including nurses–who make our patient-centric work possible and who always go above and beyond when tending to our patients. Mia Berry, a Registered Nurse at Q […]
Q Care Plus TEAstimonial: Meet Anthony Interrante
Meet Anthony, NP, MSN, MSEM, Q Care Plus Nurse Practitioner Q Care Plus provides affordable or free PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), which, when taken as prescribed, is 99% effective at preventing HIV. However, only 25%* of people who are at risk of contracting HIV actually take PrEP. Meet Anthony Interrante, just one of our medical staff […]
Celebrating AAPI, LGBTQ+ Excellence
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! We recognize the diversity within the AAPI community and celebrate what AAPI individuals bring to their communities and thank them for their perspective. Also, we know that many disparities still exist systemically that create additional barriers for AAPI folks in their communities, when seeking health […]
The Importance of Aftercare
What Is Aftercare Sexual Aftercare (which we will just call “aftercare” for the purpose of this blog) is discussed within the kink community and originated to check in with someone after a sexual encounter. However, aftercare should be for everyone, and it’s an important way to build trust and intimacy in relationships. Why Is Aftercare […]