Tag Archives: health

The Shockingly Common Case of Barebacking

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Justin Shaddix

For most urban gay men, HIV is an omnipresent factor in life.  Between the 52% of gay men who are positive in NYC and the slew of benefits/fundraisers/message points that fill social calendars and Facebook feeds, even the casual observer … Continue reading →

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The Allure Of Steroids

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Justin Shaddix

Last week I put together a piece about gay men using steroids/testosterone/etc. and interviewed three men who are either currently on a cycle or have recently been on one.  Their frankness about their reasons and results was enlightening to me … Continue reading →

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Becoming Superhuman: Gay Men On Steroids

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Justin Shaddix

The ambient noise of clinking weights and occasional grunting fills the gym as dozens of men press and push and sweat.  Two guys next to me with comic book bodies are discussing what cycle of steroids they are on right … Continue reading →

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The Many Screaming Heads of HIV

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Justin Shaddix

I’m not sure how I’m supposed to feel about HIV. I’ve heard the stories of watching loved ones waste away in hospital beds as their partners stood by helplessly. I’ve seen the tears men cry when they talk about the … Continue reading →

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Interviewing Mr. Eagle (2012)

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Justin Shaddix

A.C. Demidont, Mr. Eagle 2012, is a 38-year old HIV Medicine physician here in NYC.  He’s an active member of the HIV medicine community in both New York and Philadelphia and has a passion for working in the field. While … Continue reading →

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