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Improving Sexual Health Equity for All.
Click the link below for information on upcoming projects, events, and more! ⬇️

RADIANT is recruiting participants! ☀️✨ RAD

RADIANT is recruiting participants! ☀️✨

RADIANT is a research study being done to gain a better understanding of the impact that relationships can have on health, including mental, physical, and sexual health in TGNB communities.

If you identify as Trans or Non-Binary and want to earn up to $390, visit www.tinyurl.com/joinradiant to see if you’re eligible. Link also in bio!

#SHEL #SexualHealthEquityLab #RADIANT #NowRecruiting #SDSU # SDSURF
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Image Description: The image is an advertisement designed to engage trans and nonbinary individuals. The background features a radiant design with pink, orange, and yellow hues, along with sunburst patterns. The text reads:

“ARE YOU TRANS OR NONBINARY?”
Below this, a yellow circular element states:
“Complete surveys and free at-home HIV/STI tests.”

In the bottom right corner, bold white text in a pink box reads:
“Earn up to $390.”

The logos for SHEL (Sexual Health Equity Lab) and RADIANT are displayed at the bottom.

In the foreground, there is a photo of two individuals: one with long, pastel-pink hair wearing a vibrant magenta top and colorful skirt, and another with short, black hair wearing a striped shirt, sitting behind them.

Meet the SHEL team! 🐚 🌈 Dr. Sungsub Billy C

This Transgender Day of Visibility, SHEL stands fi

Meet the SHEL team! 🐚🌈 Divya Sen (she/her)

🏳️‍🌈 This LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week,

🏳️‍🌈 This LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week, SHEL stands for Health Equity NOW! 💙 Everyone deserves access to inclusive, affirming healthcare. Let’s uplift, educate, and advocate for the well-being of LGBTQ+ communities!

#LGBTQHealth #HealthEquityNow

Meet the SHEL team! 🐚🌈 Andy Huizar (he/him)

Huge congrats to some of our amazing SHEL team mem

Huge congrats to some of our amazing SHEL team members for presenting their research at the SDSU Student Research Symposium (S3)! 🎉👏 We’re so proud of your hard work and contributions to advancing health equity! 💡✨

#PublicHealth #ResearchInAction #ProudTeam

Meet the SHEL team! 🐚🌈 Cleo Spencer (she/he

Do you identify as Trans or Non-Binary and want to

Do you identify as Trans or Non-Binary and want to earn up to $390? Join Project RADIANT today! ☀️✨

Project RADIANT is being done to gain a better understanding of the impact that relationships can have on health, including mental health, physical health, and sexual health in TGNB communities.

If interested, visit www.tinyurl.com/joinradiant to see if you're eligible.

#SHEL #SexualHealthEquityLab #RADIANT #NowRecruiting #SDSU #SDSURF
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Image Description: The image is an advertisement targeting trans and nonbinary individuals. The background features a vibrant, colorful design with pink, orange, and yellow stripes radiating outward. The text reads: "ARE YOU TRANS OR NONBINARY?" Below this, a circular yellow bubble states: "Complete surveys and free at-home HIV/STI tests." At the bottom right, bold red text states:
"Earn up to $390." Logos for SHEL (Sexual Health Equity Lab) and RADIANT are displayed at the bottom of the ad. The foreground features a photo of two individuals: one with short, curly blond hair, glasses, and a plaid shirt, and another with close-cropped dark hair and hoop earrings, wearing a light-colored top. Both look directly at the camera with confident expressions.

Meet the SHEL team! 🐚🌈 Tyrone (he/him) is a

February is Black History Month! ✨ We at the SH

February is Black History Month! ✨

We at the SHEL would like to share some of the work we've done to support Black sexual minority men living with HIV. This also comes ahead of Friday being National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day!

The Texas YBMSM Cohort aimed to find ways of enhancing participation in the HIV care journey amidst challenging social and economic circumstances faced by young Black sexual minority men living with HIV in the US South. The paper highlighted in this post discusses some of the results of this study and is available at shel.sdsu.edu under 'Publications.'

#SHEL #SexualHealthEquityLab #BlackHistoryMonth #TexasYBMSM #PublicationSpotlight #ResearchPaper #HIV #AIDS #HIVAwareness #NBHAD
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Image Description: The image features a promotional post with a research paper spotlight from SHEL. It includes a photo of two Black men walking together, smiling and casually dressed. Below the photo is a headline that reads: "Engaged and supportive providers in the HIV care experiences of Black sexual minority men living with HIV." In the bottom section, there is a call-to-action: "Read More at shel.sdsu.edu." On the right side of the image, there’s a circular graphic with the word "Texas" and an icon representing two people. The background has a soft gradient of pastel colors.

The next research project we'll be highlighting is

Meet the SHEL team! 🐚🌈 Dr. Erik D. Storholm

"Happy New Year Everyone! ✨ We're kicking off 2

"Happy New Year Everyone! ✨

We're kicking off 2025 by introducing our new research project, RADIANT (Relationships And Dynamics - Improving Advocacy for Nonbinary and Trans)!

RADIANT is a 5-year longitudinal cohort study that will examine the impact of romantic relationships on sexual health outcomes among a racially and ethnically diverse cohort of 600 Trans and Nonbinary participants throughout the United States.

RADIANT is currently recruiting participants! If interested, visit www.tinyurl.com/joinradiant to see if you're eligible.

#SHEL #SexualHealthEquityLab #RADIANT #NowRecruiting #SDSU #SDSURF
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Image Description: Bright orange and yellow gradient background with text overlay. At the top, bold pink and white text reads 'Project Highlights: Radiant.' Below, a white box contains details about the Radiant study: 'Radiant is a 5-year longitudinal cohort study that will examine the impact of romantic relationships on sexual health outcomes such as HIV risk, sexually transmitted infections, and PrEP use among a racially and ethnically diverse cohort of 600 Trans and Nonbinary participants throughout the United States.' Highlighted in yellow, 'Radiant is currently enrolling participants!' Additional text states: 'Complete surveys and free at-home HIV/STI tests! Earn up to $390! Visit shel.sdsu.edu for more information.' A note at the bottom credits the study as a collaborative project between San Diego State University, University of Washington, Drexel University, and the RAND Corporation.

Welcome to the SHEL! 🐚✨ At the Sexual Health

Welcome to the SHEL! 🐚✨

At the Sexual Health Equity Lab (SHEL), under the leadership of Dr. Erik Storholm, our focus is on improving the health of all sexual and gender minorities.

Through innovative behavioral and biomedical interventions, we strive to address inequities by improving mental health, reducing substance use, preventing violence, and decreasing HIV/STI transmission. With a commitment to inclusivity and collaboration, we aim to empower communities and drive positive change in sexual health outcomes.

#SHEL #WelcometoSHEL #SexualHealthEquityLab #SDSU #SDSURF

HIV TESTING TIPS ✅ ➡️ Has getting tested fo

HIV TESTING TIPS ✅

➡️ Has getting tested for HIV been sitting on your to-do list? Make it happen this month, in honor of National Gay Men’s HIV Awareness Day.

➡️ To find a testing location near you, check out aidsvu.org/services

➡️ For more information on self testing, check out www.cdc.gov/stophivtogether/hiv-testing/self-testing.html

#EndHIV #GetTested #TestingTips #NGMHAAD #StopHIVTogether
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Image Description: A short checklist on a square sticky note rests above a teal backdrop. “Testing Tips” is large in a green rectangle above the checklist. Below, there is a light blue rectangle that reads, “National Gay Men’s HIV Awareness Day.” On the checklist is the following: “Getting tested for HIV is often quick, free, and painless. Check it off your to-do list with these three tips: 1. Go with a friend! An accountability buddy can help keep it on your calendar and build in emotional support. 2. Did you know you can test at home? Order a HIV self-test online if you can’t make it to a local testing location. 3. Remember that your HIV test results will be confidential. Your status cannot be shared without your consent!”

Over the summer we’ve been hard at work preparin

Over the summer we’ve been hard at work preparing for the launch of our newest R01- Project ✨ RADIANT ✨ which will study trans and nonbinary health and relationships. 🏳️‍⚧️

Stay tuned and check our website for exciting updates/ ways to get involved coming soon!

SHEL AT THE CHIPTS✨ ➡️ Dr. Storholm and oth

SHEL AT THE CHIPTS✨

➡️ Dr. Storholm and other great research leaders presented at the Center for HIV Identification, Prevention, and Treatment Services.

➡️ As a panelist, Dr. Storholm discussed theories on dissemination and implementation sciences.

#endHIV #CHIPTS #research

IT’S A SHEL-ABRATION! ➡️ Huge congrats to o

IT’S A SHEL-ABRATION!

➡️ Huge congrats to one of the SHEL’s amazing researchers, Owen Jessup, for recently completing his manuscript defense!

➡️ Owen is now a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences. The SHEL is lucky to have you, Owen!

#congrats #hardwork #mph #sdsu

THIS WEEK, I interviewed the SHEL’s very own Dr.

THIS WEEK, I interviewed the SHEL’s very own Dr. Storholm!

➡️ Swipe for an insightful Q&A with our lab’s director, where we discuss his start in research, what motivates him, and more.

➡️BONUS Q&A: If Dr. Storholm could gain any ability in an instant, he would choose to know all the world’s languages!

#sexualhealth #lablife #research #equity

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