A Pool Party With a Purpose
July 18 2012 5:56 PM ET

A Pool Party With a Purpose

Advocate.com Editors

In this pool party with a purpose held in Los Angeles last weekend, with its "power up" tagline, the Impulse Group raised money and awareness to promote safe sex.The event was sponsored by Gay.com and HIV Plus magazine — our sister publications. It included DJ DrewG for music, the amazing guacamole from Rosa Mexicana, a snow cone cart manned by Andrew Christian underwear models, and a dunk tank filled with even more models. Drinks were courtesy of Stoli. But all the proceeds from the event went to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Check out the advertising campaign and photos from the event on the following pages.

Study Shows That HIV Criminalization May Discourage Testing
July 18 2012 5:00 AM ET

Study: Some Skip HIV Testing for Fear of Jail

Todd Heywood of The American Independent

After a series of high-profile criminal prosecutions of people who failed to disclose they are HIV-positive, some might hope not knowing their status protects them from jail time.

What a Concrete Hero Looks Like
July 16 2012 5:05 PM ET

What a Concrete Hero Looks Like

Advocate.com Editors

The first-ever Concrete Hero obstacle course this weekend included more than 1,000 participants and raised over $400,000 for AIDS Project Los Angeles. What's Concrete Hero? Check out these photos and see for yourself.

AIDS Fundraisers Share the Personal Stories that Motivate Them
July 12 2012 5:05 PM ET

In Their Own Words: AIDS Fundraisers Share the Personal Stories that Motivate Them

Advocate.com Editors

Angelinos will dodge obstacles Sunday on their way through the city's downtown in a new effort to raise money for AIDS Project Los Angeles called "Concrete Hero — Ultimate Urban Obstacle Challenge." In their own words, here are the personal reasons some are joining in.

WATCH Why Is AIDS Worse in Black America
July 07 2012 1:02 PM ET

WATCH: Why Is AIDS Worse in Black America?

Jeremy Kinser

A new documentary uses candid interviews with basketball legend Magic Johnson and others to reveal how and why HIV is worse in black America and whether something can be done to bring an end to the epidemic

China Ends Ban on Blood Donation by Lesbians
July 06 2012 10:21 PM ET

China Ends Ban on Blood Donation by Lesbians

Trudy Ring

Fears about HIV transmission led to the ban, although woman-to-woman sexual transmission is highly unlikely.

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