Pride is all about celebrating who we are as an LGBTQ+ community. As people. And part of that celebration is making sure we’re taking care of ourselves and looking out for one another. While Pride Month may be over, the spirit (and summer) continues.

That’s why this is still an ideal time to talk about health. With so many people still coming together for events and festivities, it’s the perfect opportunity to bring health into the conversation — particularly how essential open communication is when it comes to addressing the current mpox situation.

But communication is a two-way street. Like community, providers need to address health issues like mpox with compassion, competence and confidence. That means without moralizing, without stigma, and with the trust it takes for people to feel

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