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Coming into Lambda from a science background, I am more familiar with spending
time in a lab developing drugs for antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea than with heading a
LGBTIQ-affirming publication. That said, I have found many intersections between my
research and the social justice aspects championed by the magazine. Specifically in rela
tion to getting tested for STIs.
In searching for our traditional “get tested” message, I came across the GYT campaign.
The Get Yourself Tested campaign, sponsored by MTV, attempts to normalize the
testing process. Knowing the ins and outs of infectious diseases, I understand well the
importance of popularizing this message.
By being on a regularly watched television station, GYT also addresses another issue
that is close to my heart — visibility. To me, the smallest part of the LGBTIQA.. .WXYZ
community is heterosexual male allies. Writer and editor Matt Bailey addresses this in his
article “The Missing Piece of the Puzzle,” which investigates male ally visibility and the
importance of that aspect of the community being seen and heard.
I hope that you enjoy this issue. I can assure you that it is filled to the brim with my
blood, sweat and Queers.
Besos!
SDGR
LAMBDA