Mexico May Soon Approve a MPox Vaccine

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Mexico’s Federal Commission for Protection Against Healh Risks (Cofepris) may soon approve a vaccine to help combat the world-wide health threat of Mpox (formerly Monkey Pox). 

Free HPV Vaccinations Set for August 26, 27

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An event to provide free HPV vaccinations for people living with HIV will be held at Capasists Vallarta and Blue Chairs Hotel on August 26, and 27, 2024.

Buzzworthy Queer Headlines with Josh Robbins

We have big queer news to cover this week including: COVID-19 and HIV Concerns; A judge just paused a Trump Policy that may affect us all; plus a church just walked away from their domination affiliation and you won’t believe why they did it?

Experience Turkish and Moroccan Hamam in Puerto Vallarta

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Relax and rejuvenate with a traditional Turkish massage at Hamam Turkish Boutique Spa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

3 reasons to connect with yourself in Puerto Vallarta

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Connect with yourself. Work, stress, bills. Daily life can make us forget many times what we want and where we are. Sometimes we pay more attention to our surroundings than to our interior. That is why today we will give you 3 reasons to be in harmony with you again.

LGBTQ+ Community Center Expands, Offers New Services

Vallarta's Gay+ Community Center is located at Morelos 101-Local 3B, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal. It has recently expanded it's physical space and its services. Photo by Jerry Jones
The Vallarta Gay+ Community Center (VGCC) is experiencing a period of rapid growth and expansion, transforming into a vital hub for Puerto Vallarta's LGBTQ+ community.

SETAC Discontinues Free PREP Services Due to Lack of Government Funding

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SETAC (SOLIDARITY ED THOMAS CIVIL ASSOCIATION), announced via a "story" posted on Instagram and Facebook on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, that it was being forced to discontinue providing free PREP to more than 500 uses of the program due to a lack of government funding.

Omar Hernandez is Dr Puerto Vallarta

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One year ago, Dr. Omar Hernández started this project, Dr Puerto Vallarta, to provide high-quality medical service in Puerto Vallarta. Originally from Mexico City, he moved to Puerto Vallarta in 2016, when he started working at different resorts providing detailed oriented consultations in English.

LGBTQ Soccer League ‘Jugando por Nuestros Derechos’ forms in Puerto Vallarta

Vallarta S-O-C-C-E-R “Jugando por Nuestros Dereechos” , a new LGBTQ sports project in Puerto Vallarta, has been years in the making, and is the...

Vaccination or Negative Covid Test Required to Enter PV Bars or Clubs

Starting Jan. 14, 2022, you'll need a current Covid-19 vaccination with proof or a negative Covid-19 test to enjoy a night out at one of Puerto Vallarta's bars or clubs.

Makal Restaurant is an Experience of the Senses

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The moment you walk into Makal you know you’ve momentarily stepped out of the hustle and bustle of Zona Romantica and you’ve been transported into a space like no other in the area. Before you even step inside you notice it’s clean white exterior and large windows which give a glimpse into its colorful interior.

ThrIVe Celebrates One Year with $50 USD Off Services Through Dec. 31, 2022

Mikel Alvarez, CEO, opened ThrIVe MedSpa on December 31, 2022, and has been amazed at how welcoming Puerto Vallarta has been to his new business. Alvarez previously owned a Ketamine IV therapy clinic in Las Vegas, NV, but sold that location to move to Puerto Vallarta full time as this is now his home.
ThrIVe MedSpa, an IV hydration and revitalization MedSpa in Puerto Vallarta, is celebrating its one-year anniversary on Dec. 31, and offering a huge discount on services offered between now and Dec. 31, 2022.

SETAC inaugurates new liaison office in Zona Romantica

Yesterday was the big inauguration of SETAC's new liaison office in Zona Romantica! Among other things, this new connection office will assist with HIV...

Puerto Vallarta, a Paradise of Well-Being, Receives the Free Soul Festival

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Puerto Vallarta, the privileged destination of the Jalisco coast, is recognized as a paradise for the senses and the general well-being of the body,...

Strengthening Community: Te Cuido, Me Cuido 2024, A Free Health Initiative

Activist Kenya Cuevas at conference for Vallarta Pride 2024 by photographer Oscar Almeida
A free course, "Te cuido, me cuido LGBT 2024”, will be made available that will provide training in counseling on health, comprehensive care and rights of diverse people. The course is open to  general public, with the only requirement to pre-registration, before July 26, 2024.

S.E.T.A.C. presents the Integrated Health Care Program

SETAC Wellness Center is proud to announce a new program that offers primary care services to LGBT+ temporary and permanent residents of Puerto Vallarta...

Bioidentical hormones: deficiency symptoms and benefits

Sponsored Content Dr. Cinthia Becerra, a bioidentical hormone replacement specialist, is the co-founder of UroVallarta, the first comprehensive urology clinic in Mexico. She treats patients...

Bioidentical Hormones: An Innovative Treatment for Transgender People

Dr. Cinthia Becerra
Dr. Cinthia Becerra is one of the precursors in Mexico of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy which, as opposed to traditional medicine, represents a less aggressive treatment for gender dysphoria.

Vallarta Gay+ Community Center Launches Health Initiative to Serve Diverse Community

A temporary space has been donated inside ThrIVe IV & MedSpa on Basilio Badillo 277-A, in Zona Romantica (Col Emiliano Zapata) so that doctors can meet with patients and continue their PrEP treatment.
In a groundbreaking move aimed at bolstering support and fostering health within the LGBTQ+ community, the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center has announced the establishment of a new health organization. 

Dr. Becerra’s Pause Clinic Offers Hormone Replacement Therapy Treatment for Men and Women

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Dr. Cinthia Becerra, a pioneer of hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) in Mexico for more than seven years, offers the only clinic in Mexico (Pause Clinic) that specializes only in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement.