Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Circumcision Causes "Dramatic Changes" in Penis Bacteria, Says Phoenix-Based TGen

After spending a year studying 156 penises in Uganda, researchers say male circumcision reduces bacteria on the penis, and perhaps is the reason why circumcision can protect men from contracting HIV.Scientists have been studying the relationship between circumcision and rates of HIV for more than tw ... More >>

How to Survive a Plague: The History and Survival of ACT UP

Cheerleader's Defamation Lawsuit Against Nik Richie: Game On

​A federal judge in Kentucky has a set a trial date for the defamation lawsuit a Cincinnatti Bengals cheerleader filed against Scottsdale's own Hooman Karamian, a.k.a. "Nik Richie," of The Dirty (ahem) fame.U.S. District Judge William Bertelsman set a June 4 trial date for the lawsuit, which claim ... More >>

Peachcake Hosts Paint for Peace on World AIDS Day (Free Mix)

​ For as much awareness that has been brought upon HIV in recent years, it's still called an "unhuggable" disease because of the stigmas and misconceptions surrounding it -- though, no, hugging someone with AIDS will not cause you to catch it yourself (duh).In an effort to educate community member ... More >>

We Were Here: Five San Franciscans Remember the AIDS Crisis

Rick Perry's Texas Is a Fantasy Land

The Best Songs to Listen to During an Arizona Monsoon

In anticipation of this weekend's (forecasted) rainy weather, I have compiled a list of the best locally generated songs to listen to during an Arizona monsoon. While plenty of bands nation and worldwide have created excellent songs to listen to during a storm, I am looking to some of Arizona's fin ... More >>

If You Spend Time in Joe Arpaio's Jails, There's a Good Chance You Have Chlamydia

www.someecard.com​According to a recently released study from Arizona State University's Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety, if you've been booked into a Maricopa Count jail, you're much more likely to catch a sexually transmitted disease than members of the general public.Accordi ... More >>

Backroom Casting Couch's Anonymous "Reality" Porn Creep Has Herpes

The man with his face blurred out is Eric Whitaker, the "star" of the porn website Backroom Casting Couch, which is unfortunate considering he has herpes.​Sorry, ladies -- if you were hoping to star in one of Valley-based Backroom Casting Couch's "reality" porn flicks, we've got some bad new ... More >>

Walk It Off

Put feet to the pavement for a good cause

The Walkmen

Drink booze for a good cause at local bars

Walk the Talk

Agua Fria Special Education Director Accused of Raping and Threatening Special Needs Student

Brian Willner is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl with special needs.​The Avondale Police Department -- after a two week investigation -- has arrested the director of the Aqua Fria High School's special education program after a 15-year-old student with special needs told her moth ... More >>

On Catering to Americans and Wearing Condoms

Cincinnati Bengals Cheerleader Sues The Dirty Over Claims She Caught Clap From Cheating Boyfriend

www.thedirty.com "Dirty" founder Nik Richie -- chest hair and all. ​Scottsdale's own Hooman Karamian, a.k.a. "Nik Richie," of The Dirty fame and his "dirty army" of club-going photogs have struck again. The latest victim: A Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader/schoolteacher.In a post on Kara ... More >>

Centers for Disease Control: STDs on Rise. Look Out ASU!

www.ebaumsworld.com​The newest data is in: Burning piss and itchy bumps are on the rise in the Unites States -- again.The Centers for Disease Control announced today that reported sexually transmitted diseases increased to record levels in 2008.

Public Spirits

Get schnockered in a good cause

Thursday: Dining Out For Life

Undecided about where to go to dinner tomorrow? Let Dining Out For Life help you figure out a place to dine for a good cause. The annual event, which happens all across the country on Thursday, April 30, benefits the fight against HIV and AIDS. In Arizona, Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS and Northlan ... More >>

Jan. 13 In Blogs: American Idol, Chlamydia, Food Network and More

We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: CPS Took Sick Child From Home Unfairly, Says Mom; Takes Fight to Inter ... More >>

Saves the Day

One screams, the other doesn't

Meth and Sex

Tweakers, straight and gay, are obsessed with sex. The result is that pregnancy and HIV-infection rates among meth-heads are increasing at alarming rates

Haywire

Local AIDS charities ditch the walk for dinner and dessert, and leave J.D. Hayworth behind

AIDS Plays Out

Revivals fight complacency

Homo for the Holidays

When "gay bash" does not mean "festive party"

Quilty Pleasures

Dance performances benefit the NAMES Project

Eyes Wide Open

Coping with HIV and AIDS through art

Summer Camp

Alternative Theatre Company gives Jeffrey a comic boost

Winging It

Marla Wing is a political activist and a lot of other things. You figure it out.

Cut to the Chaste

State-funded sex abstinence classes for adults face financial turn-off

Grant's Doom

State misspent $350,000 of federal funds earmarked for HIV and substance-abuse services

Closet Dramas

Moral Sex

City Hall Puritans crack down on sex businesses. Expect the courts to decide if the new laws are constitutional.

Second Helpings

Talking the Walk

Some local groups are unhappy over the AIDS fund raiser

Advocate Without Pier

Jeff Ofstedahl became the Valley's most visible gay activist, turned Echo Magazine into a political force, and carefully planned his departure for four months of sailing and finishing a novel. Then his doctor called.

Age of AIDS

Dr. Fisher and Mr. Hyde

He's been the Valley's most prominent AIDS doctor. But now Ken Fisher faces charges that threaten his reputation and his career.

Letters

Deadly Panacea

What led an AIDS patient to inject a substance manufactured from common dirt into her blood stream?

Felix, the Stabilized Cat

There She Isn't

Pageant for senior women bars contestant with AIDS virus

Herbs of Love

Pills made from a Peruvian vine known as Cat's Claw are all the rage among Latino health buffs

POSITIVE CHARGE

CONCEIVED IN LIBERTY AND DEDICATED TO WHAT?

F'S FOR MR. XREADERS PASS JUDGMENT ON AUTHOR OF " LOVE'S SAVAGE SPREADSHEET "

AIDS GIRL VINDICATEDSUPREME COURT THROWS OUT CASE THAT MADE RONDA CRACE AN OUTCAST IN PRESCOTT

VIRAL NOTEBOOK

MR. SMITH GOES TO EXTREMESA STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISSEMINATES SOME CURIOUS AIDS "FACTS"

WHAT ABOUT THE FAMILY VALUE OF BROTHERLY LOVE?

A HELPING HANDBELEAGUERED AIDS-PREVENTION GROUP GETS FINANCIAL BOOST FROM SEX SHOPS