Paris Is Burning - And Stuff

Legendary "Paris Is Burning" star Willi Ninja is reportedly "not doing well" and may not survive the weekend. Your prayers and positive energy would be appreciated. Much more about much more later today.

The Chicago Tribune ran a great article (you may need to register) about HIV+ athletes that participated in the gay games. -via Rod 2.0

I humbly point out the nice little mention I received on The Publishing Spot. Inform, amuse and tittilate. That's all I'm usually trying for here.

Brandon Aguilar posted a very thoughtful piece about sex phobia and the association of sex with shame. His writing is always interesting, even if you don't agree. You should have a look.

Here's a study released by the British HIV Association that addresses not only the issue of risk to "promiscuous" men as well as a host of other factors but also how issues of depression and low self esteem may play a role. Of note:

When the INSIGHT researchers talked to the recent seroconverters who wanted to practise safer sex but didn't, it was their loss of control due to low self-esteem or depression - often leading to alcohol or drug use that affected their ability to make safer sex choices - that was the dominant theme. “It [depression] really influenced my sexual behaviour," said one man. "You go out, you want to be abused almost… you might as well let anybody do what they want to do to you.”

Anyone who smugly sits around clucking that gay men who seroconvert "in this day and age" don't deserve any sympathy should memorize this article and have it wadded up and shoved down their throats.

"The Hoff" creator of the so bad it's good video "Jump In My Car", was reportedly too drunk to be allowed to board a British Airways flight to L.A. At least he didn't pull the same trick he did when he was drunk and refused entry at Wimbledon where he reportedly slurred "Do you know who I am? I'm The Hoff." (sigh) Hoff, you can't call yourself "The Hoff". Not even if you do your own finger quotes. Sorry.

That's it for now. Heading for the gym. There may be a trip to the nude beach in store for tomorrow.