There’s still much to be done on the issue of HIV stigma.
Especially in the LGBTQ community, as revealed in a new campaign called “Real Conversations of Grindr,” put together by the HIV Foundation Queensland in Australia.
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The campaign got people to read real-life exchanges on the gay dating app Grindr on camera. It starts off with the usual titillating fare, but then descends into discrimination and hatred.
“You should be ashamed, you’re a walking disease,” reads one comment. “Blocking. Go f**k yourself, because no one else will,” reads another. Read more…
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