A Positive Life: Portraits Of Women Living With HIV
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A Positive Life: Portraits of Women Living With HIVcan still be found usually on Ebay. Since it is out of print I created a slideshow of the photos with all the women from the book. It gives updates on some of the women who survived including recent photos and interviews. It is constantly changing. I just moved to Santa Monica and the woman in this photo turned out to be my neighbor! Contact me if you would like a copy of the slideshow. "I was so moved by this slideshow. Besides being beautiful to look at, I was moved by the brave and courageous women who were willing to come out and tell their stories. They are inspiration to all of us both infected and affected" -Ayere Kumar, Nepal, conference delegate |
SEXED: Tales of a Textrix
This book contains questions I have been fortunate enough to receive over the last 2 years through texts, emails and the rare letter. A majority of the texts messages came from audience members who attended my show SEXED, an interactive performance on sex, love and relationships. Many people asked the same question in different variations so I condensed some of the questions into one question. The three most popular topics of discussion are: 1. Penis size. This topic was most popular among men who confessed they are plagued with insecurity about their own endowment. 2. Female orgasm. This question came from women who were struggling with this issue and from men wanting to give women orgasms. 3. Anal sex. Inquiring minds just want to know.
The last chapter in this book is autobiographical. I have always used my life experiences as a way to educate, entertain and inspire people to live the best life they can regardless of challenges.
In many cultures, including our own, the prevailing attitude is that sex is sinful, dirty, bad, and scary. It has become taboo, something we should not discuss. The topic is then only ventured in effort to tell people not to do it because they will die or get some horrible disease. The issue of sex is also a psychological trigger used as a tool by ad companies to sell everything from automobiles to self-esteem. The purpose of my work in this field and this book is to answer questions about sex, love, relationships and life in general in the best way that I can. My intention is not to moralize or demoralize sex neither is it to advocate one to have or not to have sex. My goal is to give the reader the answers to the questions they asked.
People often do not ask their family, church or even doctors these questions because they do not want to be judged. There is so much shame, guilt and fear surrounding the topic of sex. I wanted to create a safe space in my performances and in this book where you can find simply the facts as best I know them and researched them
This book contains questions I have been fortunate enough to receive over the last 2 years through texts, emails and the rare letter. A majority of the texts messages came from audience members who attended my show SEXED, an interactive performance on sex, love and relationships. Many people asked the same question in different variations so I condensed some of the questions into one question. The three most popular topics of discussion are: 1. Penis size. This topic was most popular among men who confessed they are plagued with insecurity about their own endowment. 2. Female orgasm. This question came from women who were struggling with this issue and from men wanting to give women orgasms. 3. Anal sex. Inquiring minds just want to know.
The last chapter in this book is autobiographical. I have always used my life experiences as a way to educate, entertain and inspire people to live the best life they can regardless of challenges.
In many cultures, including our own, the prevailing attitude is that sex is sinful, dirty, bad, and scary. It has become taboo, something we should not discuss. The topic is then only ventured in effort to tell people not to do it because they will die or get some horrible disease. The issue of sex is also a psychological trigger used as a tool by ad companies to sell everything from automobiles to self-esteem. The purpose of my work in this field and this book is to answer questions about sex, love, relationships and life in general in the best way that I can. My intention is not to moralize or demoralize sex neither is it to advocate one to have or not to have sex. My goal is to give the reader the answers to the questions they asked.
People often do not ask their family, church or even doctors these questions because they do not want to be judged. There is so much shame, guilt and fear surrounding the topic of sex. I wanted to create a safe space in my performances and in this book where you can find simply the facts as best I know them and researched them
In Which I Lost 1000 Pounds
The third collection of poetry chronicles what it is like to be a women who survives AIDS in the time of stigma, sex and death. It is available in ebook form at Amazon for 2.99.
The third collection of poetry chronicles what it is like to be a women who survives AIDS in the time of stigma, sex and death. It is available in ebook form at Amazon for 2.99.
The Bones of Susan
My second collection of poetry is a conventional book that bridges my life on the street and my life as a writer, performer and lecturer. These are the poems that inspired people to elect me Poet Laureate of Bucks Country. You can purchase it as a softcover book here or as an ebook form and you can download it at Amazon for 3.99.
My second collection of poetry is a conventional book that bridges my life on the street and my life as a writer, performer and lecturer. These are the poems that inspired people to elect me Poet Laureate of Bucks Country. You can purchase it as a softcover book here or as an ebook form and you can download it at Amazon for 3.99.
Jesus Never Lived Here
This is my first collection of poetry. It is more of a chapbook and there are very few left. This book contains all my poetry slam winning work and reminisces of living on the Lower East Side of Manhattan before it was all prettied up. You can contact me for more information.
This is my first collection of poetry. It is more of a chapbook and there are very few left. This book contains all my poetry slam winning work and reminisces of living on the Lower East Side of Manhattan before it was all prettied up. You can contact me for more information.
Columns
"Unreality TV"
January 2004
With the TV cameras running, River Huston focuses on her fears-up close and personal...
Cash Flown
December 2002
River Huston didn’t care much for money until she had some...
Second Coming
May 2001
AIDS never kept River Huston out of other people’s beds...
"A Rage to Age"
February / March 2001
Having HIV has turned River Huston’s midlife crisis into a piece of cake...
"Petal Pusher"
December 2000
After escaping the grim reaper, River Huston lets the rage fall and the forgiveness flow...
"How to Be a Sex Goddess"
July 1997
Finding your sexiness is definitely an inside job...
"Fast Times at Hillsboro High"
June / July 1996
River gets expelled for teaching head to the class...
"Hot for Teacher"
June / July 1995
A little discipline always puts HIV in perspective...
January 2004
With the TV cameras running, River Huston focuses on her fears-up close and personal...
Cash Flown
December 2002
River Huston didn’t care much for money until she had some...
Second Coming
May 2001
AIDS never kept River Huston out of other people’s beds...
"A Rage to Age"
February / March 2001
Having HIV has turned River Huston’s midlife crisis into a piece of cake...
"Petal Pusher"
December 2000
After escaping the grim reaper, River Huston lets the rage fall and the forgiveness flow...
"How to Be a Sex Goddess"
July 1997
Finding your sexiness is definitely an inside job...
"Fast Times at Hillsboro High"
June / July 1996
River gets expelled for teaching head to the class...
"Hot for Teacher"
June / July 1995
A little discipline always puts HIV in perspective...