S2E23. “people with HIV deserve pleasure.”

[@natheemhendricks5705]

This Episode takes me back to Noah's Arc the gay series where Ricky was dating Genito and the entire episode or 2 was dedicated to this topic.I feel that people should equipped themselves with knowledge before passing judgment.

[@VII2K23]

Great episode. Very knowledgeable. HIV+ Deserve love like everyone else.

[@mont341997]

These conversations need to be had. I commend you guys for having an intelligent discussion about this topic ❤ much love.

[@derricklendele97]

I love this episode. It was very informative yet beautifully and intellectually presented ❤

[@rickylee7453]

Please keep creating space!!! ❤ love what Obio does

[@robertcandage5345]

Good conversation. Having worked ( social worker) in the field of HIV in the early years and living through all the changes in HIV care since the beginning, much of what was said about our social and cultural needs has sadly been being said for a long time. Still we have to continue to say it because humans still want to segregate positive people to remain ignorant and feel safe; even some in our own community. Thank you to all the young folks who have taken up the task of fighting for the rights and teaching empathy and acceptance of HIV+ people. You all lift my tired spirit.

[@stephenwilliams3230]

I wonder that this conversation would sound like had Obio been interviewed about being negative. I say this because I believe that we actively avoid talking about being HIV negative. I believe this suggests a couple of things: We don’t need to talk about being HIV negative Remaining negative is easy Negative men/people don’t have a relationship to/with HIV because they are negative Negative men/people have sex lives they enjoy Negative men/people have nothing to worry about because they are not positive Negative men/people are consistent in their sexual behavior and this is why/how they remain negative Negative men/partners in sero-discordant relationships need to be silent about their experience in those relationships

[@mrfunky1768]

Woe ! exactly, cause l have been baptized in the fire , 62 yo and lost a huge majority of my friends and lovers from AIDS back in the 80's and early 90's , even dated HIV poz men they disclosed b/4 we got serious, and l am still HIV negative, and those left around me who knew mw in my reckless days are resentful of my health.

[@Dallas3212]

@@mrfunky1768 So they feel you deserve to have it then?

[@mrfunky1768]

@@Dallas3212 But of course ....dont be silly, all of humanity deserves affection!!!

[@Dallas3212]

@@mrfunky1768 that's not what I meant...I'm asking if those left around you who resent your health because you were reckless--do they feel you deserve to have HIV??

[@mrfunky1768]

@@Dallas3212 Such vinegar in your tone !!! Lets be clear no one deserves to have HIV,...regardless of ones behavior, And l was never "stupid", in my youth l never allowed myself to be cornered into an unsafe practice.

[@Evan1060]

Thank you for sharing on this platform. So needed.

[@WillWize]

Wow this was such a good watch! I listened, I laughed, and I cried. This definitely hits home for me.

[@dm3889]

Ahh I love this! Larry’s a really good guy. Great convo guys ❤

[@arthurjohnston7434]

Thank you for speaking on this topic! More people need to educate and speak on this topic.

[@Montellittle]

The guy being interviewed seems like such a beautiful person.

[@SOCIALWATCHTV01]

I’ve had the honor to not only personally meet Larry? But be apart of Thrive SS and honestly an amazing organization

[@mrfunky1768]

l have been baptized in the fire , 62 yo and lost a huge majority of my friends and lovers from AIDS back in the 80's and early 90's , even dated HIV poz men they disclosed b/4 we got serious, and l am still HIV negative, and those left around me who knew mw in my reckless days are resentful of my health. I also feel like hes being to vague...he never mentioned that unprotected sex is a major contributing factor to being HIV /POZ

[@BionicMusic]

Also, if you’re undetectable you don’t owe anybody your information. If you can’t pass the virus to them then it’s not their business

[@MichaelWilliams-ur3te]

You are very right, but state laws tend to differ and its better to disclose than put yourself in a harmful position

[@dwaynewatson3850]

This was GOOD!! 🙏🏽❤️

[@garyrichardson3254]

I dated somebody who was HIV + for 6 months but he wasn’t right mentally for himself or taking care of himself not saying he was a bad person he was college educated and very smart but he wasn’t using that as he’s advantage he had bipolar manic depression and he was dealing with coke he’s copping mechanisms was horrible and he wasn’t ready to grow it was depleting me energy and to much to bear so I had to let him go

[@VernonNickersonSCHOOLCOACH]

DEAR OBIO: PERHAPS unlike all of your previous posts, this one especially needs an immediate and much more nuanced update; otherwise the safe space may be in jeopardy. Every sentient human being deserve pleasure, but never at the risk of another human beings right to live w/o HIV/AIDS, monkey pox, any other STD, and or COVID-19. SILENCE (not limited to but always including too many soothing and reassuring words from sincere and well-meaning(?) thirsty(?) advocates) = DEATH.

[@Sfundo2.0]

One of my favourites episodes

[@kendallj188]

I needed this❤️

[@reallyitsjackiev.meadows7578]

Absolutely great conversation.

[@christopherbolling4073]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿thank you for this episode

[@timothyblake245]

Thanks for this episode ❤

[@DestinyXL28]

This was awesome ❤

[@ciel222]

GREAT interview 😊👏

[@heyheyhey40]

I don’t agree that “deserve” is a word that should be used in reference to anyone getting sexual pleasure. To say that I “deserve” pleasure is misplaced.

[@Dr_KenJ]

Great episode ❤

[@EP-nk5wm]

8:50, a word.💯 Take notes.

[@kwasigill6573]

Loved this episode ❤️

[@k.alvarado6237]

I’m in my 30s 50% of the gay men I know are positive. It’s very. Very. Common

[@realmusicluva1215]

#BEAUTIFUL ♥️🙏🏽

[@walterharris6311]

Great job 👏 😂❤

[@carefulobservations5305]

I’ll be honest…In the end I have always just been about wearing a condom. Can’t be convinced as a single man to not do anything other than to take care and protect my body. I have had sex with guys that are HIV+, as the connection has been there. I use to go into every encounter as protecting myself. There is to much information out there for people to still have hang-ups.

[@dabigd1860]

Such BEAUTIFUL CHOCOLATE sitting right thurr!!😍😍😍🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫

[@scubanelly]

❤️❤️❤️

[@donovan5543]

Obio just so fine chile

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

I learned about P.E.P from The Skinny... AFTER KYLE *ABANDONED!* OUR SWEET BABY SEBASTIAN!! (I'm still mad about it) Sidenote: Ever Thought about interviewing the people from The Skinny (Have you seen the The Skinny?)

[@xamanbro826]

People with HIV deserve pleasure? Ok, but people should always protect themselves! Condoms exist for a reason. If you want to play without protection, expect for your risk of infection to increase. And don’t expect HIV negative men to want you.

[@freddieeskridge655]

Comments like this always confuse me. The point of using protection is to not catch an STI/Pregnancy. If you're attracted to man who is + and you are going to use protection...then why exclude him? Unless his + status makes him unattractive, in which case you would be judgmental.

[@pworld119]

I just want to say it’s a curable thing & wish people would look more into it instead of accepting it as a thing you must maintain instead of getting rid of it completely

[@princeonyeabor4989]

Curable? How?

[@Jay-Kay-Buwembo]

It hasn't been cured & their have been recent complications with Hiv in light of the Covid-19 pandemic with new resistant strains to the anti retroviral treatment.

[@k.alvarado6237]

Don't come on here with some Dr.Sebi remedy of ginger and mint in your water cures hiv. Or better yet Tumeric and Whole garlic cloves once a day.

[@pworld119]

Ctfu as y’all can see they don’t want y’all to know the real tea

[@Jay-Kay-Buwembo]

@@pworld119 😭 😭 😭 my sister is an academic researching Hiv!... 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@michaelmorgan6760]

U ever hook up with these dudes u interview? Be honest lol.