im really sick of the whole “nb ppl dont owe you androgyny” and “people always misgender non-androgynous nb ppl” dipping into the idea that androgynous nb ppl are somehow getting some kind of advantage by being androgynous; they arent lmfao. Androgyny isnt saving you from being misgendered, it isnt “the nb version of gender conforming”, and it’s not “easier” for nb ppl to present androgynously! I dont know why everyone decided that, but its not true, and i dont know why i keep having to say it
Your sexual and reproductive health care can’t wait — even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Planned Parenthood health centers across the country are still open and providing health care, including testing for STDs, like HIV. And many health centers are offering virtual appointments.
You’re doing your part by staying inside and only going out for essential things like groceries and medicine, but you can still make HIV testing a priority. The only way to know for sure if you have HIV is to get tested. Luckily, HIV testing at home is quick, easy, and painless.
You can test yourself for HIV using an at-home HIV testing kit: With the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test, you swab your gums and test the sample yourself. You get your results in 20 minutes. With the Home Access HIV-1 Test, you prick your finger to get a small amount of blood. You then mail your blood sample to a lab and get your results in about a week. At-home tests are totally anonymous — you’re the only person who will know the results. And both types of tests help connect you with counselors who can give you support and advice about treatment if you test positive.
These are uncertain times for everyone — we’re here with you. Picking up an HIV test the next time you’re at the grocery store or pharmacy is a small thing you can do to stay on top of your health.
-Chelsea at Planned Parenthood
[ Image description: Portrait of a person from nose to shoulders, holding an OraQuick HIV test to their mouth. ]
I am going on tour with a world class drum and bugle corps and will have severely limited internet access. I might potentially open up other means of communication or start up a tour diary if anybody wants to hear about my hijinks.
Today, in honor of a very special kitty’s birthday, my blog will consist only of cat/birthday-related things.
If you are adverse to pictures of cats/animals, cake/food, party hats, birthdays, etc, you can unfollow me for the day or blacklist the tag “bob is a birthday cat!”
This is a sincere post, because I know triggers can be all kinds of seemingly innocent things, and animals, food, and holidays are pretty common.
