JMV

It felt emotional and inspiring to be part of an HIV-themed PSA for MTV, VH1 and Logo.

Honesty could have made our relationship easier, but he wanted so badly to hook up with so many other guys.

After seven months of celibacy, I was looking for more than sex as I moved to Provincetown for a summer gig.

Some of my stories are light-hearted, writes blogger JMV, but this is not one of those. So here’s a trigger warning.

With performances in “Broadway Bares” and a Ptown show, Richard JMV felt empowered and supported the summer of 2018.

With all the go-go dancing and fundraising burlesque gigs, I prioritized me and my community. It led to new feeling of self-worth.

It felt empowering to focus on the relationship with myself and with my friends—and to even take a break from hooking up.

While on tour, blogger and dancer Richard JMV connects with a past heartbreak and finds an unexpected sense of closure.

Losing my passport, my luggage and a dear friend—that one person in your life who always makes you feel special, no matter what.

Sometimes the wise and healthy decisions—like saying no to unlimited sex with hot European men—don’t leave you feeling so wise and healt...

I’ve come out multiple times in my life, and this time I’ve come out as nonbinary.

After a blogging break during COVID-19, I realized that telling my story of HIV, addiction and hope helps heal me. So let’s continue…

You never know when an inspiring moment will arrive—perhaps while dancing as Donatella Versace on a Carnival float

The night that really opened me up to the meaning of healthy sexual power

No need to sneak around when booking back-to-back dates. Why not be sex-positive and honest too!

Who could resist guys in white crop-top T-shirts and red Speedos dancing around?

My first time in Cape Cod & I jumped right into rehearsals.