Summary: This week on Sexonomic we take a deep dive into the modern reality of living with HIV in 2023 and look back at just how far developments have progressed from the 1980s. I'm honoured to be joined by Eugene Lynch who runs the Positive Voices programme on behalf on the Terrence Higgins Trust. A charity named after one of the first people known to die of an AIDS-related illness in the United Kingdom. One of the biggest take aways is the 2030 goal the organisation have to eliminate the virus. But the biggest obstacle for that goal is not medicine or treatment related, but rather lingering social stigma and its chokehold on preventing people from testing and treatment in the name of shame which is absolutely wrong and counter productive on every level. Eugene shares his personal story and how we can all better take action in the fight to eliminate HIV and break the stigma around sexual health and testing. Because it all sounds very possible and achievable! You can expect: Breakdown of virus Treatment and prevention methods available 2030 goal Importance of a comprehensive sexual health education Stigma and its attachment to the virus Surprising stats on who venerable minorities Positive steps and how far there is to go Precaution and info around chem-sex How to support and do your part Enjoy and please find Terrence Higgins links below: Terrence Higgins Website: https://www.tht.org.uk/ Terrence IG: @thtorguk Eugene Links: Eugene IG: @eugenelynch Eugene Twitter: @iwitteronandon Eugene: Tik Tok: eugenelynch83 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices