New Horizons

There is a support group for transsexual, transgender, and questioning people at Aids Project Worcester, 89 Green Street, Worcester, MA 01604. Sundays from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM

You will need to go down Plymouth Street to get to the entrance at the back of the building.

Confidentiality is assured, you will be in a safe environment.

Fetish and Alternative Sexual Behaviors

Many of these sexual behaviors are impossible with condoms or dental dams, so they are high risk.


Felching (consuming semen from partner's anus)
STD risks include:

* Genital herpes
* Genital warts
* Gonorrhea
* Hepatitis A, B, and C
* HIV
* Molluscum
* Parasitic infections
* Syphilis

Felching carries an extremely high risk for STD transmission. By nature, felching does not allow for the use of condoms, dental dams, or the avoidance of semen. Many people who practice STD prevention avoid felching for this reason.

Fisting (inserting the hand or arm into the anus)
STD risks include:

* Hepatitis B and C
* HIV
* Syphilis

Fisting without a latex glove significantly increases the risk for STDs. Open wounds on the hand, arm, or rectum facilitate transmission. Inserting the hand or arm, especially if done too quickly, can tear the anus and cause bleeding. The fingernails should be trimmed to avoid tearing the rectum or the glove. Snagging the rectum can result in serious infection.

Snowballing (consuming own semen from partner's mouth)
STD risks include:

* Anogenital warts
* Chlamydia
* Genital herpes
* Gonorrhea
* Hepatitis A, B, and C
* HIV
* Molluscum
* Syphilis

The same preventive care that applies to oral sex applies to snowballing. Consuming semen that may have been exposed to blood or lesions in a partner's mouth increases the risk for STDs.

Golden shower (urinating on partner)
STD risks include:

* Chlamydia
* Gonorrhea

Chlamydia and gonorrhea are more likely to be transmitted if urine is drunk. If urine does not enter the mouth, eyes, or anus, there is no risk for STD. It is advisable to wash after a golden shower.

Scat (consuming a partner's feces)
STD risks include:

* Anogenital warts
* Chlamydia
* Genital herpes
* Gonorrhea
* Hepatitis A
* HIV
* Molluscum
* Parasitic infections
* Syphilis

The same preventive care that applies to oral-anal sex applies to scat. Having feces in the mouth increases the risk for STDs, especially parasitic infections and hepatitis A.

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Brunch & Auction

Hi Folks,

Just a reminder that this Sunday, August 23rd, is the Transfabulous Brunch. The brunch will be at 86 Winter American Bistro at 65 Water Street from 11am-2pm. All proceeds will benefit the Transgender Emergency Fund—the first fund of its kind that provides direct financial assistance to low-income transgender people in need.

Linford, Lorin, and myself are all selling advanced tickets to this great event. Advanced tickets are $15 and tickets at the door will be $20—which is a great deal for such fine food in a beautiful atmosphere. If you miss this brunch you will be crying because this will be the social event of August in Worcester! 

Feel free to forward this email and bring a friend to the brunch on Sunday.

I hope to see you all there,

Thanks,

Moderator

A Night of Gospel Music 2009

A night of gospel Music 2009
A fundraiser to benefit AIDS Project Worcester

Come Join us for an Uplifting Night of Gospel Music!!
Friday, September 25th, 2009

United Congregational Church
6 Institute Road
Worcester

Doors Open @ 5:30 & program starts at 6p


Tickets Cost $20 in advance and $25 at the Door

RSVP: 508-755-3773 (Martha Akstin)
info@aidsprojectworcester.org

Hurry!! Seats are LIMITED

Free Workshop-Youth Team Photography

My Image, My Voice hosted by: Dri Reynolds-Photographer and Artist

August 10th, 2009 (Monday
August 13th, 2009 (Thursday)

AIDS Project Worcester
85 Green Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(Directions: From Green Street, Take Plymouth)

Open to High School Teens

RSVP: Jesse @ 508-755-3773
luz0358@hotmail.com

Do not forget to Take your CAMERAS!!!!

Kissing & HIV Transmission

On the Cheek:

HIV is not transmitted casually, so kissing on the cheek is very safe. Even if the other person has the virus, your unbroken skin is a good barrier. No one has become infected from such ordinary social contact as dry kisses, hugs, and handshakes.

Open-Mouth Kissing:

Open-mouth kissing is considered a very low-risk activity for the transmission of HIV. However, prolonged open-mouth kissing could damage the mouth or lips and allow HIV to pass from an infected person to a partner and then enter the body through cuts or sores in the mouth. Because of this possible risk, the CDC recommends against open-mouth kissing with an infected partner.

One case suggests that a woman became infected with HIV from her sex partner through exposure to contaminated blood during open-mouth kissing.

For more information refer to the July 11, 1997, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report “Transmission of HIV Possibly Associated with Exposure of Mucous Membrane to Contaminated Blood”.

HIV Positive Gay & Bisexual Men Support Group

This Group is Open to:

“”HIV Positive Gay & Bisexual Men Group””


Group meets on 2nd & 4th Thursdays of Each month @ 6p - 8p

**Educational Discussions
***Social Activities
****Informational Sessions
****Networking & Peer Support


FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CONTACT
AIDS Project Worcester, Inc.
85 Green St
Worcester, MA 01604
Phone: 508-755-3773 Ext. 23

Please call ahead to confirm that the group is meeting. (Public Holidays)

(Contact us for additional Support Groups)

Outreach Educator Vacancy (Updated 7.15.10)

Updated 7.15.2010

Need a job? Looking for an exciting and rewarding position in the area of Human Services. Well AIDS Project Worcester is seeking to fill the outreach educator position. Please feel free to email your resume to:

Jesse Pack
Director of Prevention & Education
AIDS Project Worcester, Inc
85 Green Street, Worcester, MA 01604

or email: jessep@aidsprojectworcester.org or call him at 508-755-3773 Ext. 29

Thanks.

P.O.L Training

Become a HIV Peer Educator

Learn the Latest Facts about the HIV pandemic

Gain Skills to help your friends stay healthy

Get free jackets, backpacks, lunch and other great stuff

The Popular Opinion Leader training is being held on Saturday May 23rd, 2009. It will be held at 85 Green Street, Worcester, MA 01604 beginning at 10a - 5p

RSVP jessep@aidsprojectworcester.org or 508-755-3773 or simple turn up for the training.