Fiasco The AIDS Crisis: Episode 2 - How to Have Sex in an Epidemic
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Jun 9, 2023 
Sean Stroob, a young activist from Columbia, joins legendary writer Larry Kramer and physician Larry Mass, both fierce advocates for the AIDS community. They discuss the improvisation and alliance-building among gay men in NYC during the AIDS crisis. Conversations dive into the emerging grassroots activism, the fight for healthcare awareness, and the tension with governmental indifference. Personal narratives illuminate the struggles faced and the community's resilience, capturing an era marked by both fear and fierce advocacy.
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Stroube's First Pride
- Sean Stroube moved to New York City in 1979 seeking a vibrant gay community.
- He was astounded by the number of gay people at his first pride parade.
Post-Stonewall Era
- The gay liberation movement post-Stonewall focused on civil rights and sexual freedom.
- STIs were widespread, but rarely fatal with treatment, making herpes a major concern at the time.
Stroube's Early Symptoms
- Sean Stroube experienced swollen lymph nodes, night sweats, weight loss, and hepatitis.
- A doctor dismissed his concerns, advising him to simply "wash up" after sex.