tag:blogs.poz.com,2009-03-02:/marksking//87 2013-05-08T18:10:33Z Writer and HIV/AIDS Advocate Movable Type 4.34-en tag:blogs.poz.com,2013:/marksking//87.400499 2013-05-08T16:52:53Z 2013-05-08T18:10:33Z

Mom is no expert. She isn't an AIDS researcher and she doesn't march on Washington. She just loves her kids and tries to understand what is happening in their lives and how she can help.

Mark S. King Mom is no expert. She isn't an AIDS researcher and she doesn't march on Washington. She just loves her kids and tries to understand what is happening in their lives and how she can help. tag:blogs.poz.com,2013:/marksking//87.400480 2013-04-03T21:46:47Z 2013-04-04T13:29:51Z

'Rock Hudson is now resting in his Los Angeles home beyond a doctors care,' reported Mary Hart on Entertainment Tonight, 'and Mark, you're an idiot if you think you can escape this now. You're dead as a door nail, buddy. What were you thinking?'

Mark S. King 'Rock Hudson is now resting in his Los Angeles home beyond a doctors care,' reported Mary Hart on Entertainment Tonight, 'and Mark, you're an idiot if you think you can escape this now. You're dead as a door nail, buddy. What were you thinking?' tag:blogs.poz.com,2013:/marksking//87.400469 2013-03-15T12:32:00Z 2013-03-15T14:28:38Z

For seven days, I lived in a state of enhanced gratitude. For my life, my health, and for the people who organize the retreat.

Mark S. King For seven days, I lived in a state of enhanced gratitude. For my life, my health, and for the people who organize the retreat. tag:blogs.poz.com,2013:/marksking//87.400455 2013-02-28T00:27:12Z 2013-02-28T21:12:11Z

Is LGBT media simply reflecting the community's waning interest, or do they have a responsibility to serve as advocates for better public awareness?

Mark S. King Is LGBT media simply reflecting the community's waning interest, or do they have a responsibility to serve as advocates for better public awareness? tag:blogs.poz.com,2013:/marksking//87.400447 2013-02-19T17:33:26Z 2013-02-19T17:41:42Z

Everybody knows that when you test HIV positive, you don't call your doctor to start treatment. You call the police to press charges.

Mark S. King Everybody knows that when you test HIV positive, you don't call your doctor to start treatment. You call the police to press charges. tag:blogs.poz.com,2013:/marksking//87.400428 2013-01-29T03:13:45Z 2013-01-29T03:16:57Z

When gay men engage in intercourse without a barrier we label it psychotic barebacking, but when straight people do it we call it sex.

Mark S. King When gay men engage in intercourse without a barrier we label it psychotic barebacking, but when straight people do it we call it sex. tag:blogs.poz.com,2013:/marksking//87.400421 2013-01-25T00:31:52Z 2013-01-25T16:05:42Z

My facial wasting pitted two strong emotions against one another: my pride in being a longtime HIV/AIDS survivor, and my shame for looking like one. I'm only human.

Mark S. King My facial wasting pitted two strong emotions against one another: my pride in being a longtime HIV/AIDS survivor, and my shame for looking like one. I'm only human. tag:blogs.poz.com,2013:/marksking//87.400410 2013-01-15T16:02:43Z 2013-01-15T16:34:45Z

My conundrum as a youth: exploring the pleasures of my tush while fighting the terror that something stinky might be going on down there. And I suspect I am not alone in this particular anxiety.

Mark S. King My conundrum as a youth: exploring the pleasures of my tush while fighting the terror that something stinky might be going on down there. And I suspect I am not alone in this particular anxiety. tag:blogs.poz.com,2013:/marksking//87.400395 2013-01-03T13:07:43Z 2013-01-02T15:29:04Z

When Spencer Cox died on December 18, 2012, in New York City, the official cause of death was AIDS-related complications, which is understandable if post-traumatic stress, despair and drug addiction are complications related to AIDS.

Mark S. King When Spencer Cox died on December 18, 2012, in New York City, the official cause of death was AIDS-related complications, which is understandable if post-traumatic stress, despair and drug addiction are complications related to AIDS. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/marksking//87.400388 2012-12-17T20:12:31Z 2012-12-17T20:18:29Z

We talked about HIV stigma and Madonna lighting. He shared a story of seeing an AIDS patient on a New York City street years ago. I interjected my new favorite topic, the injustice of HIV criminalization. We were two very different men comfortable in our own skin, who refused to allow shame a place at the table.

Mark S. King We talked about HIV stigma and Madonna lighting. He shared a story of seeing an AIDS patient on a New York City street years ago. I interjected my new favorite topic, the injustice of HIV criminalization. We were two very different men comfortable in our own skin, who refused to allow shame a place at the table.