The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Ally (LGBTA) Student Resource Center of Penn State University invited Bruce E. Smail and Jessie M. Sell to coordinate a Social Justice Symposium for the 2011 Pride Week Celebration. The five-part initiative engages the PSU community on social justice issues. The Social Justice Symposium will occur March 19-22, 2011 on the Penn … Continue reading
Are You Positive That You Are Negative? On Tuesday, March 22, 2011, Bruce E. Smail will give a keynote address entitled: Are You Positive That You Are Negative? The keynote is for the 2011 Pride Week Celebration at Penn State University. It begins at 7:00pm in the HUB Auditorium. Many thanks to the LGBTA Student Resource Center for their invitation. … Continue reading
I have had several discussions (in person & online) where people choose to have unprotected sex. People justified their decision for unprotected sex for many reasons: – I’m married – I’m in a committed relationship – It’s only oral sex – I am positive already – I hate condoms/dental dams – Condoms don’t fit me well – … Continue reading
Discussions about HIV and prevention are usually centered on various communities. The high rates of HIV in gay men, women, people of color, elderly are alarming. But are these groups the only ones at risk? In an earlier post, I indicated that a talk show co-host stated that gay men (or Down Low Men) are … Continue reading
