Abt 6 out of 10 households r living paycheck 2 paycheck; healthcare costs can take up 19-23% of a household's annual income. Hospitals and other 340B eligible entities could reduce those costs. Learn how 340B Drug Pricing Program is "too big 2 fail." youtu.be/pxOhzEqzuQA @adapadvocacy.bsky.social

Today is "A Day With HIV" hosted by Positively Aware Magazine. We are organizing some Friendly inventory at my BFF Mark Eddy's house. 7:08am before work Mark Eddy's basement guest bedroom in Michigan #adaywithhiv #LoveKnowsNoStatus #LoveIsLove #AmorEsAmor #transpride #narcansaveslives #DoxyPEP

There are some recognitions I am quite proud of and this is one. The National AIDS Memorial is honoring me with the Lifetime of Commitment Award at their annual Light in the Grove event on November 30th. Tickets available on the page. www.aidsmemorial.org/light-in-the...

Thank you AZ Gov Hobbs for exec order: vaccines do not require Rx #scienceisreal #vaccinessaveslives #covidvax

Today: International Overdose Awareness Day Raise awareness abt impact of overdose on individuals/communities. Educate the public abt risks & preventive measures related to drug overdose. Honor lives lost to overdose and their support for friends/family. ***overdose deaths are preventable***

Homophobia is the real sin.

Mary Fisher, HIV advocate, speaks out on anniversary of historic speech www.yahoo.com/news/article... via @@YahooNews

340B Drug Pricing Program was created to ensure that lower-income patients were able to access the medications and treatments they need at low- or no cost. Hospitals don't see it that way. Learn how 340B is "too big to fail." youtu.be/pxOhzEqzuQA @adapadvocacy

🏳️‍🌈 Hope will never be silent! 🏳️‍🌈

Check out SafetyBlows - a fresh take on safety tips - that begin with a whistle ***watch this awesome video: Episode 29 of On Guard Salon. Race Bannon in the website: "the best safety page I've ever seen." youtu.be/J0ph6v7b9To?...

Outreach bar crawl last night in Phoenix! Raising awareness about U=U, PrEP, DoxyPEP, fentanyl test strips, and more Fighting stigma one Friendly conversations at a time! #ZeroHIVStigmaDay #HIVstigmawarriors #PrEPWarrior #DoxyPEP #fentanylawareness

The @pbol.org Phoenix boys of Leather did the Team Friendly Play Friendly Campaign at the Mr.Anvil Contest last weekend, thanks to everyone who took part! #theNewSexEd

This #FourthOfJuly, we're going beyond the uniform to shine a light on what honor means to the trans service members at the heart of our case Shilling v. Trump. Trans people have served our country with honor—and we won’t give up serving them. 🇺🇸🏳️‍⚧️ Read more: lambdalegal.org/beyond-the-u...

Celebrating PRIDEFULLY today at San Francisco’s PRIDE parade! Sending you love and support! Be proud. Be you. 🏳️‍🌈

BREAKING: The Supreme Court protected affordable access to PrEP and other lifesaving preventive care coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act. In addition to PrEP access, this ruling protects affordable access to screenings for breast cancer, depression, Hepatitis B & C and other STIs.

Today is National HIV Testing Day. Yup, it's the end of June already! Here are a few suggestions on how to help end HIV stigma, promote testing and linkage to care. #NationalHIVTestingDay #HIVstigmafree

Absolutely loving this exposé of Pride memes in this episode of @wattsthesafeword.bsky.social on YT. And @pupamp.bsky.social is being his best Himbo Whisperer to the adorably clueless @mrkristofer.bsky.social With added effects from @sampsonnightly.bsky.social youtu.be/3DPJAfDIpTo?...

Your body might not always agree, but #joy is in the heart and mind so go get it honey! #positivemindset #findthesilverlining

This Saturday! Join the Phoenix boys of Leather for our monthly Gear Night event. Wear your finest kink attire! All bodies welcome! Remember, consent is mandatory!

Today, #Juneteenth, we honor the struggle for freedom and justice -and recommit to health equity for all. Ending HIV stigma means taking steps to end systemic racism that fuels health disparities. Liberation includes access to care, dignity, and life-saving treatment. #HIVAwareness #HealthJustice

Breaking news! 6 monthly #PrEP injections approved by the FDA in the US. www.gilead.com/news/news-details/2025/us-fda-accepts-gileads-new-drug-applications-for-twice-yearly-lenacapavir-for-hiv-prevention-under-priority-review #gilead #PrEPWarrior

It's Daddy's Day at Anvil Bar in phoenix. With Rook and Chico. @rookdog.bsky.social @chicophx.bsky.social #happydaddysday #transpride www.heykat.co/teamfriendly/p/stop-out-stigma

Sharing w permission- seen on a trans man's scruff profile. OMG tooo funny! #transpride #transmenaremen #scruffprofile

My piece for @thenation.com on the bravery of NIH employees who are standing up to those that would destroy the institution, including the NIH director himself. www.thenation.com/article/acti...

This phrase starting in the late 80's- and still rings true today. Check out www.heykat.co/teamfriendly to order yours - just $16 during Pride month! Perfect for the next protest march. Int'l Mr. Leather Ralph Bruneau pictured here ‪@iml-imbb.bsky.social‬ #resilience #silenceequalsdeath

Daddy Sal and Billy - heroes in our leather community. True fighters in HIV stigma. Tshirt on sale- www.heykat.co/teamfriendly... #HIVstigmafree #PrEPWarrior

Another reason why we love our IML winner Rene... screen shots from his Scruff profile. @iml-imbb.bsky.social #HIVstigmafree

PRIDE MONTH SALE! Wear your pride! Choose your favorite Friendly T-shirt or tank from our collection just $16! Over 20 designs to choose from. Same low price for all sizes Small to 5XL available. Got a favorite color tshirt? V-neck? Tank top? We will do our best. #wearyourpride

Pride Month Matters 🏳️‍🌈

🌈🚴‍♂️ In 2025, I'll be participating in the final AIDS/LifeCycle—a 545-mile journey from SF to LA. This will be my seventh year as a cyclist, and I’m so close to reaching the $3,500 minimum. Please consider donating at:
👉 giving.aidslifecycle.org/participant/... Wishing you joy in the New Year! ❤️

Just watched Episode 25 of @onguardsalon.bsky.social kudos BondageOtter on being an excellent guest with some great tips "how to navigate a sex party" @racebannon.bsky.social #sexpositive #stigmafree

TeamFriendly is teaming up with #SafetyBlows - an initiative to help create more safe environments for our queer community. Check it out! The website has LOTs of tips on how to increase safety and pleasure when we see out n about. @safetyblows.bsky.social

Grrrrreat to see Dr George Foreman Smith at IML! The nozzle in the guys face tho- unintended. Def worth check out his website and videos. www.thehealthybear.com

@iml-imbb.bsky.social Congrats to all 68 IML contestants on an excellent weekend! Kudos to our next IML - a Canadian, now living in Palm Springs. Much love Rene! 1st runner up: Zephyr Merkur, Mr. Eagle NYC 2025 2nd runner up: Michael Tikily, Mr Pittsburgh Leather Fetish 2025 #iml2025

At IML with free narcan, fentanyl test strips, DoxyPEP info, and SafetyBlows whistles. Cmon by 2nd Floor! Thx to @howardbrown.bsky.social for the narcan! #harmreduction #DoxyPEP #SafetyBlows @safetyblows.bsky.social

Meet Jeff of the Reunion Project -an alliance of long-term HIV survivors. Follow @thereunionproject for more info. Great to see Jeff at @iml-imbb.bsky.social

Big fan of On Guard, podcast- worth checking out! Ep 17 "being trans in the kink community." Fun and informative. youtu.be/JSr0UejnUmM?... @racebannon @mrkristofer @pupamp @graylinthorton @wattsthesafeword and @thecigarpig wearing a TeamFriendly Tshirt from Southern Decadence 2018 (+;

When we say, “care no matter what,” we mean it. Every day, at nearly 600 Planned Parenthood health centers across the country, clinicians and providers provide the sexual and reproductive health care that patients and communities rely on. Join us in telling Congress #ImForPP → p.ppfa.org/support-pp

Loving my new eyeglass holder from @papapuck.bsky.social I'll never lose my glasses again! And that's nothin to sneeze at...

This #LesbianVisibilityWeek, we proudly honor and celebrate lesbians of all backgrounds and identities, including: ❤️ Trans lesbians 🧡 Nonbinary lesbians 🤍 Intersex lesbians 🩷 Femme lesbians 💜 Masc lesbians Share your favorite lesbian icons in the comments! ✨ #LVW25

CLAW auctions closing soon! auction.clawinfo.org #CLAW2025 @clawcorp.bsky.social

🚨 BREAKING from San Francisco AIDS Foundation A leaked draft of FY26 HHS budget confirms devastating cuts to our nation's public health infrastructure — slashing HHS discretionary funding by one-third. That’s a $41 billion reduction from FY24. Follow @sfaidsfound.bsky.social for updates

Yesssssss! SILENCE = DEATH (STILL) !!!

Speaking my heart to our community gives me joy you can feel and see. Today we talk about @teamfriendly.bsky.social , Mount from Guys2 Events, @iml-imbb.bsky.social and their newest judge announcement of Paulo Batista and Gay Camping Friends. youtu.be/Nsjr1F0WSH8

Spring pride festival in Phoenix - sharing messages of love and queer healthcare. #loveislove #transrightsarehumanrights #DoxyPEP #uequalsu #prepisforallgenders #ThePlayFriendlyChallenege #hivstigmafree #RainbowsFestival #genderaffirmingcare

You are welcome here @teamfriendly.bsky.social #rainbowsfestivalphoenix

This weekend in Phoenix- Rainbows Fest! The pride festivals must go on... #resilience

Today March 31 we observe Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. Today and every day we celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while fighting stigma. Let's stomp out stigma and support our trans community! #transrightsarehumanrights🏳️‍⚧️

Had an awesome day at AIDS Walk 2025 in phoenix. Kudos Aunt Rita's Foundation on hosting a great event. #HIVstigmafree #loveislove #LoveStigmaFree #LoveKnowsNoStatus

Our #Rainbowwarriors Creed!! 💪 1) To build true confidence through knowledge in the mind, honesty in the heart, and strength in the body. 2) To keep friendship with one another and to build a strong and happy community. 3) Never fight to achieve selfish ends, but to develop the might for right.