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“I felt like a butterfly”: Niko Flowers on reclaiming life with HIV
The Switch

“I felt like a butterfly”: Niko Flowers on reclaiming life with HIV

From South Carolina shame to New York billboards, her story is one of survival and self-love.

Exclusive: We kiki with Q from 'RuPaul's Drag Race'
Cover Stories

Exclusive: We kiki with Q from 'RuPaul's Drag Race'

The season 16 fashionista discusses her early life, her journey on Drag Race, opening up about living with HIV — and looks ahead to what's next.

Plus Jan/Feb issue: Celebrating Black male beauty, talking mental health, & more
Print Issue

Plus Jan/Feb issue: Celebrating Black male beauty, talking mental health, & more

In this special issue, we focus on the beauty and resilience of the Black community — and Mr. Gay World shares a message about mental wellness.

Dancer. Healer. Survivor. DéShaun Armbrister is all of the above
The Switch

Dancer. Healer. Survivor. DéShaun Armbrister is all of the above

After his HIV diagnosis, this NYC dancer didn’t retreat — he reinvented.

The Talk Season 5 premieres this spring with HIV guidance for the newly diagnosed
The Talk

The Talk Season 5 premieres this spring with HIV guidance for the newly diagnosed

Individuals living with HIV share advice, insight, and support.

Mean Girls' Daniel Franzese on playing an HIV+ character
Entertainment

Mean Girls' Daniel Franzese on playing an HIV+ character

The actor opens up about his groundbreaking role on the HBO series Looking.

Beau Johnson discusses supporting his HIV-positive partner on ​+Talk with Karl Schmid
Stigma

Real Talk on How to Love and Support an HIV+ Partner

+Talk's Raif Derrazi's partner Beau Johnson opens up about loving someone living with HIV.

Gerald Garth is keeping people of color happy and healthy through trying times
Wellness

Gerald Garth is keeping people of color happy and healthy through trying times

As the executive director of AMAAD, the writer and health advocate continues to bring positivity and hope to the Black queer community and beyond.

Check out our spring 'Wellness Issue' — promise it'll make you feel better!
Print Issue

Check out our spring 'Wellness Issue' — promise it'll make you feel better!

Plus magazine's March/April issue is full of good vibes and great advice for living your best life possible, regardless of your HIV status.