by Mark S. King | Jul 25, 2019 | Film Review, Gay Life, Living with HIV/AIDS, My Fabulous Disease, News, Prevention and Policy
Pose on FX is nothing less than astounding to me. So much could have gone wrong, with the era, the themes, the characters, and – the aspect of the show closest to my heart and my critical eye — the disease that looms over it all. Trans writers and advocates are... 
by Mark S. King | Mar 7, 2019 | Film Review, Gay Life, Living with HIV/AIDS, My Fabulous Disease, News
(UPDATE: On April 27, 2019, Ella Johnson’s video proceeded to Nationals. She ranked first in the “Senior Individual Documentary” division.) When Ella Johnson made a video documentary about Greg Louganis for her National History Day project, she knew... 
by Mark S. King | Jan 25, 2019 | Film Review, Gay Life, Living with HIV/AIDS, My Fabulous Disease, News
The GLAAD Media Award nominations are out, and for the fourth consecutive year My Fabulous Disease has been honored with a nomination in the category of Outstanding Blog. While the GLAAD Awards have risen in stature over the years (now comprised of two star-studded... 
by Mark S. King | Jan 24, 2019 | Film Review, Meth and Recovery, My Fabulous Disease, News
Dr. David Fawcett and I have an oddly symbiotic relationship. David has specialized in drug and sex addiction for many years, and I was a drug addict for many years. We’ve become close friends and have managed to use both of our experiences to speak out on the... 
by Mark S. King | Nov 16, 2018 | Film Review, Gay Life, Living with HIV/AIDS, My Fabulous Disease, News, Prevention and Policy
Stop what you’re doing. An exhilarating new short film produced especially for people living with HIV (PLHIV) is about to grab your heart and make you stand up and cheer. To commemorate World AIDS Day 2018, the Sero Project has released Sing Your Song, a short film... 
by Mark S. King | Oct 2, 2018 | Film Review, Gay Life, Living with HIV/AIDS, My Fabulous Disease, News
A moment of reverence, please. In 1975, I went to the movies and discovered everything I needed to know about men, sexual allure, chest hair and the masculine ideal that would fuel my fantasies for the rest of my natural life. The film was Lifeguard and the star was...
