Tom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
@positivelad.me
Gay guy living with HIV - working in HIV & Sexual Health. 🧬
Often seen on TV, radio & print.
Husband to @jimmyavenger.me 👬
Dog dad 🐾
Often found aboard a cruise ship 🛳️
Love a wine and a good sit down 🍷
Proud sponsor of @deck.blue
📍London, UK
Often seen on TV, radio & print.
Husband to @jimmyavenger.me 👬
Dog dad 🐾
Often found aboard a cruise ship 🛳️
Love a wine and a good sit down 🍷
Proud sponsor of @deck.blue
📍London, UK
Pinned
Tom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
@positivelad.me
· Nov 19
Fab to see more #HIV organisations joining Bluesky
Shout-out to @appghiv.bsky.social, @hiv-i-base.bsky.social, @positiveeast.bsky.social & @positivelyuk.bsky.social
I've added these & more to my two HIV & Sexual Health #StarterPacks
Pack 1: go.bsky.app/FgETwkU
Pack 2: go.bsky.app/Aewd8QP
#HIVsky
Shout-out to @appghiv.bsky.social, @hiv-i-base.bsky.social, @positiveeast.bsky.social & @positivelyuk.bsky.social
I've added these & more to my two HIV & Sexual Health #StarterPacks
Pack 1: go.bsky.app/FgETwkU
Pack 2: go.bsky.app/Aewd8QP
#HIVsky
I have no idea what you mean, I’m very approachable
February 13, 2026 at 10:34 PM
I have no idea what you mean, I’m very approachable
My mind when I hear Americans say “turbines”
February 13, 2026 at 10:13 PM
My mind when I hear Americans say “turbines”
Reposted by Tom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
Pony up, people!
Donate to the @goodlawproject.bsky.social crowdfunder to appeal the decision from the courts today.
goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/...
goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/...
Help us appeal the High Court’s judgment on trans rights | Good Law Project
goodlawproject.org
February 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Pony up, people!
Reposted by Tom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
Looking to deepen your expertise in HIV and sexual health? The BASHH × @bhiva.bsky.social Joint Conference 2026 offers three days of cutting‑edge research, clinical updates and insights from across the sector.
Early bird rates are available until 23rd March ➡️ bit.ly/4riFD1O
Early bird rates are available until 23rd March ➡️ bit.ly/4riFD1O
February 13, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Looking to deepen your expertise in HIV and sexual health? The BASHH × @bhiva.bsky.social Joint Conference 2026 offers three days of cutting‑edge research, clinical updates and insights from across the sector.
Early bird rates are available until 23rd March ➡️ bit.ly/4riFD1O
Early bird rates are available until 23rd March ➡️ bit.ly/4riFD1O
Reposted by Tom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
It's great to see so many people engaging with #HIVTestingWeek across various platforms.
I would ask people to consider what language they use though when discussing the topic.
Here's a little thread of examples...
#LanguageMatters
I would ask people to consider what language they use though when discussing the topic.
Here's a little thread of examples...
#LanguageMatters
a man sits at a table with a plate of food and says " i don t love the way you phrased that "
ALT: a man sits at a table with a plate of food and says " i don t love the way you phrased that "
media.tenor.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:44 PM
It's great to see so many people engaging with #HIVTestingWeek across various platforms.
I would ask people to consider what language they use though when discussing the topic.
Here's a little thread of examples...
#LanguageMatters
I would ask people to consider what language they use though when discussing the topic.
Here's a little thread of examples...
#LanguageMatters
Reposted by Tom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
🚨 BREAKING: The High Court has ruled that the Government’s banning of Palestine Action using the Terrorism Act is unlawful
February 13, 2026 at 10:13 AM
🚨 BREAKING: The High Court has ruled that the Government’s banning of Palestine Action using the Terrorism Act is unlawful
I say we just build a wall around the USA - seeing as they’re so into them.
FDA's decision not to accept Moderna's flu vaccine filing has sent shock waves through pharma. "When there’s uncertainty about the path to approval & the reliability of the process, that really has pretty serious consequences,” one player told @jasonmast.bsky.social. www.statnews.com/2026/02/12/f...
FDA’s rejection of Moderna threatens to stifle broader vaccine industry
Experts say the FDA "moved the goalposts" on Moderna, creating "a destructive precedent that will undermine the future of vaccine development" in the U.S.
www.statnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:54 PM
I say we just build a wall around the USA - seeing as they’re so into them.
Religion is not your friend.
The sooner people stop believing in magical flying spaghetti monsters - and stop doing what their self-appointed leaders say the better.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The sooner people stop believing in magical flying spaghetti monsters - and stop doing what their self-appointed leaders say the better.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Church of England abandons proposals for same-sex blessing ceremonies
General Synod did vote to continue to look at the issue, but bishops say there are
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Religion is not your friend.
The sooner people stop believing in magical flying spaghetti monsters - and stop doing what their self-appointed leaders say the better.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The sooner people stop believing in magical flying spaghetti monsters - and stop doing what their self-appointed leaders say the better.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Tom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
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It's great to see so many people engaging with #HIVTestingWeek across various platforms.
I would ask people to consider what language they use though when discussing the topic.
Here's a little thread of examples...
#LanguageMatters
I would ask people to consider what language they use though when discussing the topic.
Here's a little thread of examples...
#LanguageMatters
a man sits at a table with a plate of food and says " i don t love the way you phrased that "
ALT: a man sits at a table with a plate of food and says " i don t love the way you phrased that "
media.tenor.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:21 PM
🧵
Wondering whether the guys in the pub were gay or just mates.
They just shouted after their dog "Miss Dolly".
They just shouted after their dog "Miss Dolly".
a cartoon of three police officers standing next to each other with one saying " there you have it boys case closed "
ALT: a cartoon of three police officers standing next to each other with one saying " there you have it boys case closed "
media.tenor.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Wondering whether the guys in the pub were gay or just mates.
They just shouted after their dog "Miss Dolly".
They just shouted after their dog "Miss Dolly".
🏳️🌈 North London gays and theys! 🏳️⚧️
We're hosting an LGBTQIA+ social event on Sunday 15th February from 2pm - at the Hillbilly Social, 101 Myddleton Road, N22 8NE.
Be lovely to see some of you guys there - all are welcome!
Feel free to DM me if you want to ask anything!
We're hosting an LGBTQIA+ social event on Sunday 15th February from 2pm - at the Hillbilly Social, 101 Myddleton Road, N22 8NE.
Be lovely to see some of you guys there - all are welcome!
Feel free to DM me if you want to ask anything!
February 12, 2026 at 3:24 PM
🏳️🌈 North London gays and theys! 🏳️⚧️
We're hosting an LGBTQIA+ social event on Sunday 15th February from 2pm - at the Hillbilly Social, 101 Myddleton Road, N22 8NE.
Be lovely to see some of you guys there - all are welcome!
Feel free to DM me if you want to ask anything!
We're hosting an LGBTQIA+ social event on Sunday 15th February from 2pm - at the Hillbilly Social, 101 Myddleton Road, N22 8NE.
Be lovely to see some of you guys there - all are welcome!
Feel free to DM me if you want to ask anything!
It's great to see so many people engaging with #HIVTestingWeek across various platforms.
I would ask people to consider what language they use though when discussing the topic.
Here's a little thread of examples...
#LanguageMatters
I would ask people to consider what language they use though when discussing the topic.
Here's a little thread of examples...
#LanguageMatters
a man sits at a table with a plate of food and says " i don t love the way you phrased that "
ALT: a man sits at a table with a plate of food and says " i don t love the way you phrased that "
media.tenor.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:44 PM
It's great to see so many people engaging with #HIVTestingWeek across various platforms.
I would ask people to consider what language they use though when discussing the topic.
Here's a little thread of examples...
#LanguageMatters
I would ask people to consider what language they use though when discussing the topic.
Here's a little thread of examples...
#LanguageMatters
Reposted by Tom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
Congratulations to former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher and his partner Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne who have announced their engagement! 🏳️🌈 As more drivers and ex-drivers come out, we hope their authenticity will help empower current and future generations to be themselves throughout their racing careers.
February 11, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Congratulations to former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher and his partner Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne who have announced their engagement! 🏳️🌈 As more drivers and ex-drivers come out, we hope their authenticity will help empower current and future generations to be themselves throughout their racing careers.
Reposted by Tom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
Free test kit? ✅
Plain packaging? ✅
And you can do it yourself? ✅
Yep, it really is that simple!
National #HIVTestingWeek is a good time to check your #HIV status.
Order your FREE test now at startswithme.org.uk
Plain packaging? ✅
And you can do it yourself? ✅
Yep, it really is that simple!
National #HIVTestingWeek is a good time to check your #HIV status.
Order your FREE test now at startswithme.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Free test kit? ✅
Plain packaging? ✅
And you can do it yourself? ✅
Yep, it really is that simple!
National #HIVTestingWeek is a good time to check your #HIV status.
Order your FREE test now at startswithme.org.uk
Plain packaging? ✅
And you can do it yourself? ✅
Yep, it really is that simple!
National #HIVTestingWeek is a good time to check your #HIV status.
Order your FREE test now at startswithme.org.uk
Reposted by Tom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
“As a gay man who came out over 35 years ago, Chair @bhiva.bsky.social & someone living with #HIV, LGBTQ+ History Month reminds people that the story of HIV is deeply intertwined with LGBTQ+ history, resilience & progress.”
🏳️🌈 @tristanjbarber.bsky.social shares #LGBTHistoryMonth reflections:
🏳️🌈 @tristanjbarber.bsky.social shares #LGBTHistoryMonth reflections:
LGBT+ History Month: Tristan’s reflections
Dr Tristan Barber, Chair of the British HIV Association, shares his professional and personal reflections for LGBT+ History Month on the theme of science and innovation.
nat.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 10:32 AM
“As a gay man who came out over 35 years ago, Chair @bhiva.bsky.social & someone living with #HIV, LGBTQ+ History Month reminds people that the story of HIV is deeply intertwined with LGBTQ+ history, resilience & progress.”
🏳️🌈 @tristanjbarber.bsky.social shares #LGBTHistoryMonth reflections:
🏳️🌈 @tristanjbarber.bsky.social shares #LGBTHistoryMonth reflections:
Reposted by Tom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
Did you know: #PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a pill which can be taken daily (or on event-basis) to protect yourself against #HIV?
Find out more on PrEP here: www.prepster.info
#GetTested this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health.
Get a free home test at: startswithme.org.uk
Find out more on PrEP here: www.prepster.info
#GetTested this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health.
Get a free home test at: startswithme.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Did you know: #PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a pill which can be taken daily (or on event-basis) to protect yourself against #HIV?
Find out more on PrEP here: www.prepster.info
#GetTested this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health.
Get a free home test at: startswithme.org.uk
Find out more on PrEP here: www.prepster.info
#GetTested this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health.
Get a free home test at: startswithme.org.uk
Reposted by Tom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
The stark contrast is set to raise a simple but incendiary question: who is truly paying for Britain?
Racist POS Ratcliffe, or people coming here from all over the world helping to build Britain? #UKNews
Racist POS Ratcliffe, or people coming here from all over the world helping to build Britain? #UKNews
February 12, 2026 at 8:19 AM
The stark contrast is set to raise a simple but incendiary question: who is truly paying for Britain?
Racist POS Ratcliffe, or people coming here from all over the world helping to build Britain? #UKNews
Racist POS Ratcliffe, or people coming here from all over the world helping to build Britain? #UKNews
I just looked up what Jim Ratcliffe looks like.
He looks exactly like how you'd imagine a football club owner that makes racist comments about migrants.
He looks exactly like how you'd imagine a football club owner that makes racist comments about migrants.
February 12, 2026 at 10:43 AM
I just looked up what Jim Ratcliffe looks like.
He looks exactly like how you'd imagine a football club owner that makes racist comments about migrants.
He looks exactly like how you'd imagine a football club owner that makes racist comments about migrants.
Reposted by Tom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
‘30 Rock star’ and bona fide gay icon Jane Krakowski spoke out against the Donald Trump administration’s attacks on transgender youth.
📷 Getty, NBC
📷 Getty, NBC
![Jane Krakowski with the quote: “Once again, the government is not supporting the [LGBTQ+] community, so we need to have as many loud voices as we can to support them and give them all the backing we can.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:opzq33cnpnezfaw4zyo57red/bafkreiehrvezzucce2ilodcyvtagq63txirtpoexzywjpmaouazzeykvky@jpeg)
February 11, 2026 at 2:40 PM
‘30 Rock star’ and bona fide gay icon Jane Krakowski spoke out against the Donald Trump administration’s attacks on transgender youth.
📷 Getty, NBC
📷 Getty, NBC
Reposted by Tom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
“Four of my children just evaporated,” Badran said, holding back tears. “I looked for them a million times. Not a piece was left. Where did they go?”
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
Israel used weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians evaporate
US-made thermal weapons burning at 3,500C caused 2,842 people to "evaporate" in Gaza, Al Jazeera investigation finds.
www.aljazeera.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:29 PM
“Four of my children just evaporated,” Badran said, holding back tears. “I looked for them a million times. Not a piece was left. Where did they go?”
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
Reposted by Tom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
Banning the word "milk" on oat milk before banning conversion therapy shows a questionable set of priorities.
Oatly banned from using word ‘milk’ to market plant-based products in UK
Oatly banned from using word ‘milk’ to market plant-based products in UK
Supreme court makes ruling after Swedish firm’s long-running battle with trade association Dairy UK
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Business live – latest updates
The Swedish-based drinks manufacturer Oatly has been banned from using the word “milk” to market its plant-based products, after a ruling by the UK supreme court.
The alt-milk manufacturer has been in a long-running legal battle with the trade association Dairy UK after Oatly trademarked phrases associated with the dairy sector. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Banning the word "milk" on oat milk before banning conversion therapy shows a questionable set of priorities.
Anyone else having issues posting content on Facebook?
Tried the main site, the business management tool, on desktop and mobile.
Just get the "something went wrong" message.
Tried the main site, the business management tool, on desktop and mobile.
Just get the "something went wrong" message.
February 11, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Anyone else having issues posting content on Facebook?
Tried the main site, the business management tool, on desktop and mobile.
Just get the "something went wrong" message.
Tried the main site, the business management tool, on desktop and mobile.
Just get the "something went wrong" message.
Reposted by Tom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
A person living with #HIV, who is on effective treatment, cannot pass HIV on to their sexual partners.
This is known as undetectable equals untransmittable, or U=U.
The first step is to #GetTested and #KnowYourStatus.
This #HIVTestingWeek grab a free HIV test at startswithme.org.uk
This is known as undetectable equals untransmittable, or U=U.
The first step is to #GetTested and #KnowYourStatus.
This #HIVTestingWeek grab a free HIV test at startswithme.org.uk
February 11, 2026 at 11:11 AM
A person living with #HIV, who is on effective treatment, cannot pass HIV on to their sexual partners.
This is known as undetectable equals untransmittable, or U=U.
The first step is to #GetTested and #KnowYourStatus.
This #HIVTestingWeek grab a free HIV test at startswithme.org.uk
This is known as undetectable equals untransmittable, or U=U.
The first step is to #GetTested and #KnowYourStatus.
This #HIVTestingWeek grab a free HIV test at startswithme.org.uk
The US FDA hasn’t been interested in the health of our world for some time now.
It’s time we ALL stood up and said that enough is enough.
It’s time we ALL stood up and said that enough is enough.
It is absolutely outrageous that Moderna’s flu vaccine was met with a “refusal-to-file” even after their approved their protocol with FDA and carried out the trial as agreed. This vaccine works better in older adults than the current flu vaccines.
apnews.com/article/mode...
apnews.com/article/mode...
Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology.
apnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:57 AM
The US FDA hasn’t been interested in the health of our world for some time now.
It’s time we ALL stood up and said that enough is enough.
It’s time we ALL stood up and said that enough is enough.
Reposted by Tom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
DID YOU KNOW: There are an estimated 5200 people living with #HIV in the UK - that don't realise it? 😳
That means you could be unknowingly passing the virus on, whilst it damages your immune system 🧬
Take a FREE test this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health 💪
🔗 www.startswithme.org.uk
That means you could be unknowingly passing the virus on, whilst it damages your immune system 🧬
Take a FREE test this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health 💪
🔗 www.startswithme.org.uk
February 10, 2026 at 12:21 PM
DID YOU KNOW: There are an estimated 5200 people living with #HIV in the UK - that don't realise it? 😳
That means you could be unknowingly passing the virus on, whilst it damages your immune system 🧬
Take a FREE test this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health 💪
🔗 www.startswithme.org.uk
That means you could be unknowingly passing the virus on, whilst it damages your immune system 🧬
Take a FREE test this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health 💪
🔗 www.startswithme.org.uk