Groundbreaking online video series tries to help stop HIV among gay men

Josh is a young gay man living in Manhattan who had unsafe sex-and according to research, his story is startlingly effective in reducing high-risk sexual behavior among other gay men. Josh is the fictional star of HIV "Is Still a Big Deal", a groundbreaking online video series recently launched at www.hivbigdeal.org. Reinventing HIV prevention and education for the 21st century, the series combines the popularity, reach, and interactivity of online video with the power of research-based adult learning and education methods. Realistic and riveting, the first two episodes- entitled "The Morning After" and "The Test"-follow Josh as he deals with issues like online hookups, unprotected sex, heavy drinking, condom use, disclosing HIV status, and getting tested for HIV. New episodes will launch later this year. The project was... [read full story]