What do gay frat parties, bad sex & Billy Loomis have in common?
The following is an excerpt from the new book, Splice of Life: A Memoir in 13 Film Genres, out now. It’s a compelling and unconventional memoir from queer writer, film aficionado, and former Jeopardy!
contestant Charles Jensen.Charles has upcoming readings at Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix on June 14, the Long Beach Public Library on June 20, and The Booksmith in San Francisco on July 11.JANUARY 1997Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.Sexual Health Awareness and Disease Education (SHADE) was housed in the School of Public Health and led by Dave, a tall guy with wild graying hair who radiated positivity and support.
At my friend Lori’s encouragement, I received special permission to join the group in the second quarter even though I had not taken the required public health course on STIs.
I learned the scripts for various presentations we gave on campus and in the community, teaching consent, good sexual health practices, and providing the most up-to-date information to other students.The AIDS pandemic continued to ravage the gay community in the mid-90s, but infections had moved into the general population.