“Using condoms for your entire sexual life works for some people. And for others, it doesn’t.”  Video via Be The Generation IRMA chair Jim Pickett discusses the need for new ways to prevent HIV, like rectal microbicides. ——————-  *Join IRMA’s robust, highly-active. moderated, global listserv addressing rectal microbicide research and advocacy as well as other interesting new Read More >>

This post by IRMA’s Jim Pickett first appeared on the blog of the HIV Prevention Justice Alliance. The VOICE results are extremely important to the field of new prevention technology research. I hope current/future/much-needed discussions about VOICE don’t get drowned out by the HYPE (yes, all caps HYPE) surrounding the “baby cure” story which has dominated coverage out Read More >>

“The Bottom Line on Rectal Microbicide Research” was presented by IRMA’s Jim Pickett at Gay Men’s Health Crisis in NYC on January 23, 2013. POZ Magazine recorded the proceedings and produced this 4-minute highlight video, below. Check it out! Click here to download Jim’s presentation slides. “The Rectal Revolution is Here” was screened as well. You can watch the 14-minute video Read More >>

You are invited to a discussion and video presentation on rectal microbicide research and advocacy with IRMA and friends at Gay Men’s Health Crisis in NYC, from 10am til noon on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. View a special screening of the new video “The Rectal Revolution is Here: An introduction to rectal microbicide clinical trials.” Light refreshments will Read More >>

Check out this interesting mini-bio of  Annette Larkin, the latest in IRMA’s “Meet a Friendly Rectal Microbicide Advocate” series on the IRMA website here.  Annette is one of five new bios posted last week. Annette LarkinAlexandria, Virginia, USA “It’s possible that microcides will really find a home in the rectum, so to speak.” Annette is an IRMA advocate, Read More >>

Check out this interesting mini-bio of  Jim Higginbotham, the latest in IRMA’s “Meet a Friendly Rectal Microbicide Advocate” series on the IRMA website here.  Jim is one of five new bios posted last week. Jim HigginbothamBirmingham, Alabama, USA “I must continue to inspire others, especially the younger generation to carry the torch until the end of HIV.” Read More >>

Check out this interesting mini-bio of  Robert Bucklew, the latest in IRMA’s “Meet a Friendly Rectal Microbicide Advocate” series on the IRMA website here.  Robert is one of five new bios posted October 30, 2012. Robert BucklewCleveland, Ohio, USA Robert is the Outreach Coordinator for the Case Western Reserve University AIDS Clinical Trial Unit. He works on a Read More >>

Check out this interesting mini-bio of  Jeton Ademaj, the latest in IRMA’s “Meet a Friendly Rectal Microbicide Advocate” series on the IRMA website here.  Jeton is one of five new bios posted October 30, 2012. Jeton AdemajNew York City, USA “Don’t be afraid to own your sexuality, and don’t be afraid to defend human nature from those who Read More >>

The AIDS 2012 Rectal Road Map put together by IRMA is a quick guide to rectal microbicide-related research and advocacy content + other selected sessions of interest at the International AIDS Conference in Washington, DC. It’s a big conference – you don’t want to get lost, or miss any of these really great sessions! IRMA’s Rectal Road Read More >>

[Press release from AIDS Foundation of Chicago – home to IRMA] Historic decision makes Truvada the first drug approved to reduce the risk of HIV infection from sexual contact among HIV-negative individuals at elevated risk of infection Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Gilead’s  antiretroviral drug Truvada for HIV prevention — known Read More >>