{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66cf2043798a02eed43ecb54/674363f4ec59709ba58fe5b0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What Every Bisexual Should Know This World AIDS Day","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66cf2043798a02eed43ecb54/1732469716919-2ccf9a77-fd9e-4171-a4a3-9e51058ef514.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this World AIDS Day special, Chad and Steve deliver an open, heartfelt, and deeply informative conversation about HIV and AIDS. Steve shares his personal journey as a person living with HIV, exploring the importance of testing, treatment, and education. We dive into groundbreaking medical advancements, including the U=U (Undetectable Equals Untransmittable) campaign and PrEP, while also tackling stigma and the historical impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis on the LGBTQ+ community. This episode is packed with life-changing insights, resources, and a message of hope for ending the HIV epidemic.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Key Points/Highlights:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>World AIDS Day Themes:</strong> Discussion of the global theme \"Take the Rights Path\" and Australia's \"It Starts With Me,\" highlighting rights-based approaches to ending the HIV epidemic.</li><li><strong>U=U Explained:</strong> Steve shares his experience of achieving an undetectable viral load through antiretroviral treatment, emphasising that undetectable equals untransmittable.</li><li><strong>HIV Testing Advocacy:</strong> The importance of regular testing, with a shoutout to free, at-home HIV test kits available at <a href=\"https://hivtest.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hivtest.au</a>.</li><li><strong>Breaking Stigma:</strong> Tackling misconceptions and societal judgment faced by people living with HIV, especially in the bi+ community.</li><li><strong>PrEP and Prevention:</strong> An introduction to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), its effectiveness, and how it empowers individuals to prevent HIV transmission.</li><li><strong>Personal Stories:</strong> Steve opens up about his diagnosis journey, sharing how community support and modern medicine transformed his outlook on life.</li><li><strong>Historical Context:</strong> Reflecting on the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis and the resilience of the queer community.</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3><strong>Resources &amp; Links:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>HIV Self-Testing Kits:</strong> <a href=\"https://hivtest.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hivtest.au</a></li><li><strong>PrEP Access Now:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.pan.org.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pan.org.au</a></li><li><strong>BiSHH Study:</strong> <a href=\"https://bishhstudy.com/?utm_source=show_notes&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=episode-13&amp;utm_term=giveittomebi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">bishhstudy.com</a></li><li><strong>Documentary:</strong> <em>How to Survive a Plague</em> (2012)</li><li><strong>Bi Positive Advocacy Network:</strong> bipan@napwha.org.au</li></ul><h3><br></h3><p>Enjoyed this episode? Share your thoughts! Leave a comment on Spotify, write a review on Apple Podcasts, or join the conversation in our private <a href=\"https://giveittomebi.com/community?utm_source=show_notes&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=episode-13\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Give It To Me Bi Facebook group</a>. </p>","author_name":"Chad Barnier, Steve Spencer"}