For me and Gwenn, Thanksgiving is all about taking a step back and realizing what we are thankful for. I am thankful daily for having a healthy relationship, for living through the fearful years of my HIV diagnosis- the years when I was too afraid to ask...
sexual health
VLOG: Is Oral Sex… Sex? Is It Safe Sex?
Gwenn enjoying a pre-election drink. Tuesday night was a good night. As someone with two very expensive medical conditions in hemophilia and HIV, I can rest a whole lot easier knowing that President Obama will remain in the White House for another four years....
VLOG: Our Sexual Health Education in High School
Gwenn and I decided to take a stroll down memory lane and discuss our sexual health education experience in high school. Thanks to everyone who has checked out our YouTube videos- we can't believe we have over 1,000 views in just two weeks. Appreciate the...
VLOG: 25 Years With HIV
Our 4th vlog- it's a milestone I've addressed here on the blog. The 25 year "anniversary" is what inspired me to make an album this year... it's partly responsible for starting a vlog, too. I'm happy to be here after all these years and I want to keep...
VLOG: Why Condoms Are Like Cereal
Our 3rd vlog post is about a new and dear friend to our relationship... condoms! ------------------------------------------------ Regarding our last vlog about sharing a glass of water. We had several people share that vlog on Facebook, and on one of those threads...
VLOG: Can You Get HIV From Sharing a Glass of Water?
Our second vlog post! We wanted to tackle a basic misconception about how HIV is transmitted, one that has mysteriously persisted for over two decades now...------------------------------------------------------------Gwenn and I are thrilled with the response to...
The Shawn & Gwenn Vlog is Here!
Here it is! Our first entry as Vloggers. Every Like, Comment or Subscription to our videos will help get more people to join in the discussion. We are just getting started, and we really hope you enjoy this new venture. Please pass it along to the folks in your...
Shawn & Gwenn Vlog, Starting Monday
Starting on Monday, Gwenn and I will be launching a twice-weekly vlog, posting new videos on Mondays and Thursdays. Why? Because we want to share what it is like being in a sero-diverse relationship, as well as opening up a discussion about sexual health...
A Difficult Travel Experience
A few weeks ago I came down with the local cold, claimed victory on it too soon on this blog only to have it return with a vengeance... well, last week I had to travel to Providence for a sexual health HIV/AIDS program with Gwenn at UMass Dartmouth. The cough...
Back in the AIDS Closet With Me?
For the last decade-plus, Gwenn and I have educated together as a couple dealing with HIV and, as far as I know, we're the only hetero couple doing this on a national level. Which seems absolutely crazy anytime I stop and think about it. Speaking about HIV in...