On December 1st, I wrote a blog post in recognition of World Aids Day to emphasize the importance of getting tested. In keeping with that thought, I want to share a recent report that links how some of us groom our private areas to an increase in sexually transmitted diseases (STIs). A recent report by doctors at The University of California, San Francisco researched the link that had been identified in previous studies. The doctors interviewed 7,500 US adults about their gro

I know my status...do you know yours? Today is recognized as World AIDS Day and this year's theme is: "Leadership. Commitment. Impact." African-Americans still have the highest burden of HIV/AIDS in this country, accounting for nearly half (45%) of all HIV diagnoses. Black men who have sex with other men account for the highest number of HIV diagnoses. Black women who have sex with men account for the highest number of HIV diagnoses among all women. The majority of diagnoses