Mondo Guerra opens up about his journey – his past, his diagnosis, and how fashion became a powerful tool to challenge stigma and change how people see HIV. This is creativity, courage, and community – stitched together. Continue reading MONDO GUERRA: How fashion changed HIV
Holiday dinners aren’t always easy — especially when questions about #HIV, sex, and realtionships come up. This week on Plus Talk, our guests share real stories, boundaries, and coping tools to help you protect your peace and stay grounded this season. Continue reading HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: HIV at the dinner table
“Too old for intimacy?” Let’s talk about it. 👀 On #PlusTalk, Dr. Anu breaks down the importance of intimacy at every age, and why stigma — not age or status — is the real barrier. Continue reading AGING WITH HIV: Sex, stigma, and living a full life
This week on +Talk, Karl sits down with Johnny Lester-Massey and David Lester-Massey — a married, mixed-status couple who proudly went public with their story. They share how trust, science, and U=U guide their relationship, and how treatment keeps Johnny healthy and David safe. Real love. Real facts. Real life with HIV – without fear. Continue reading JOHNNY & DAVID: Mixed status, all love
“He made honesty about sex down right sexy and kink educational…”
Today on +Talk, Karl sits down with activist and sexual-health pioneer Race Bannon, recipient of the National AIDS Memorial’s Lifetime of Commitment Award. They dive into the spark that made Race speak openly about sex, the people who guided him, and his decades of work helping others shed shame and stigma. A conversation with a true trailblazer. Continue reading RACE BANNON: A lifetime of dedication
“He finds joy in everything he does.”
This week on Plus Talk, Karl sits down with HIV survivor and advocate Troy Brunet, honored this World AIDS Day with the Tom Weyand Unsung Hero Award. Troy’s mission is simple: help others live fully, proudly, and without stigma. Continue reading TROY BRUNET: An Unsung Hero
Karl Schmid sits down with creator Zachary Willmore @zacharywillmore – an influencer and content creator using his social media platforms to openly share his #HIV journey and break down stigma with transparency and truth. Continue reading ZACHARY WILLMORE: The power of social media
This week on Plus Talk, Karl Schmid is joined by Irwin Rappaport to explore the legacy and meaning of STORIES: The AIDS Monument — a powerful new landmark in West Hollywood honoring those lost and celebrating those who live on. Continue reading STORIES: The AIDS Monument | Honoring every life
What does it mean to grow older living with HIV? Founder, President & CEO of the Aging and HIV Institute, David “Jax” Kelly, joins Karl Schmid to share his journey and talk about the realities of aging with HIV – from navigating stigma that still exists, to embracing resilience, purpose, and community. Continue reading DAVID “JAX” KELLY | Aging with HIV, Resilience, & stigma
From Pakistan to Canada, Asif Ali’s journey took an unexpected turn when he learned about his HIV diagnosis after immigrating to Ottawa. 🇨🇦✨ Now, as TLR Program Coordinator at the AIDS Committee of Ottawa, Asif is on a mission to reshape how the media portrays people living with HIV – fighting stigma with visibility, strength, and truth. Continue reading ASIF ALI | From Pakistan to Canada, my HIV story.
