POZ October 2001
POZ October 2001
In every issue, you’ll find the hottest topics of interest to our readers along with cutting-edge health information.
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Feature
Vagina Monologues
The fact that girl-to-guy transmission is nearly nonexistent has turned five women who thought they had killer vaginas into...
Inside the Issue
A Negative Exposure
Many in AIDS establishment deny the long-established epidemiological fact that female-to-male transmission is of negligible risk in U.S.
A Dangerous Age
Two new conditions -- osteoporosis and diabetes -- are hitting HIVers.
Dissing Disability Queens
Big-name activists are breaking ranks to blow the whistle on gay HIVers’ riding the disability gravy train into the fast-lane lifestyle.
POTUS Priorities
Presidental aids council member and PWA Judith Billings is waiting for a phone call from the Republicans.
Hat Trick
Sometimes, POZ can’t help but daydream.
The Chastity Beltway
It’s like The Discovery Channel: The new king of the jungle always marks his territory in order to keep the enemies at bay.
Burn in Helms
"I’ve never met Helms, but since he’s put so much energy into making my life difficult, I think I have the right to hate him.”
CALL TO ACTION
National Call to Commitment Day -- a daylong, coast-to-coast, off-the-hook, call-into-Congress campaign to urge legislators to provide...
Exchange Suit
New York City registers syringe swappers, then illegally locks them up for possession of drug paraphernalia, charges the Harm Reduction...
Piece of Pie
In Thailand, officials once silent about rising infection rates are campaigning for a “fair share” of the UN’s AIDS fund.
Mama Bear
South Africa-based Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) is suing the government to provide the drug for all HIV positive moms-to-be.
Naked Eye
One small country, two million HIV-ravaged immune systems, one injured freedom of the press.
Rock Steady
Chuck Panozzo, 53, bass player for the legendary anthem-rock band Styx, delivers a double whammy -- he is gay and HIV positive.
Hip-Hop Hope
He’s rap’s first openly gay artist, poised to make a much-hyped debut. Will Caushun throw it to the winds for AIDS?
The Viral Lode
How would E.M. Forster have written about AIDS?
Rent Checked
Hollywood takes on the rock musical Rent
D.I.Y. Thoreau
The term self-published is sure to evoke visions of would-be Edna St. Vincent Millays and fringe messiahs.
Shingles Scene
HAART side effect no. 237 -- drum roll, please! -- let’s give a warm welcome to...shingles.
The Brits Are Revolting
The WhiteCoats are coming!
U.K./U.S. Orals
How much HIV risk in condomless cocksucking?
Chronic Fatigue
What’s the matter with kids today? CMCLD confusion, says Emily Carter, who offers this tear-and-share.
Pulp Friction
A newly diagnosed guy reports on his maiden voyage into the wild world of disclosure.
Snapshots: Rebekka Armstrong
The Playmate is in love, in the loo and feeling real
Mailbox
I don’t agree that the MTV ad campaign is doing more harm than good.
Butt Out
If hep C (HCV) has you seeing yellow, it may be time to put down the reds.
Wart’s Up?
Genital and anal warts aren’t just icky and itchy-they’re the mark of the STD, human papilloma virus - a serious cancer causer in HIVers.
