Desiree Guerrero

Mar 26, 2025 | hivplusmag.com | Desiree Guerrero

Dear readers,Wellness is defined in the dictionary as “the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal.” That last part especially struck me: especially as an actively sought goal. To be honest, I previously thought of the term as just another trendy, New Age catch phrase — but reading the actual definition caused something to finally click in my brain about what being “well” really means in our own lives. It’s a choice. And one you must actively pursue.

Mar 24, 2025 | hivplusmag.com | Desiree Guerrero

Jess King knows the importance of loving and nurturing all aspects of one’s self — mind, body, and spirit — and continually works to incorporate this concept into her life and work. While she’s now found enormous success as a personal trainer and Peloton instructor with a heartfelt and energetic style, King started her career as a professional dancer who’s appeared on So You Think You Can Dance and toured with Cirque de Soleil.

Mar 21, 2025 | advocate.com | Desiree Guerrero

Trans and queer joy takes center stage in our current print issue, as our way of protesting against the ongoing legislative attacks on this vulnerable community by the Trump Administration and other far-right officials across the nation. To experience some of that joy for yourself, check out the latest episode of Cover to Cover, our web series that takes you behind the scenes of The Advocate and Out magazine's cover shoots.

Mar 11, 2025 | hivplusmag.com | Desiree Guerrero

In these turbulent times, caring for one’s mental and emotional health is more vital than ever. However, avoiding unhealthy coping mechanisms that can lead to addiction issues and other forms of self-harm can be hard under stress. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ people are even more at risk, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. One respected grass-roots organization in South Los Angeles is focused on changing that narrative.

Jan 17, 2025 | advocate.com | Desiree Guerrero

If you’ve been fortunate enough to make it to be “middle-aged” then you’ve also at some point probably dealt with at least some anxiety about aging and questioning your purpose in life. For queer people, these feelings can be compounded by the fact that many don’t necessarily tally their lives by traditional mainstream milestones like getting married and having children — not to mention the particular pressure gay men often feel to remain young, fit, and sexually viable.