Karl Schmid

Creator, host & EP of Plus Life Media. Dog dad. HIV+ & THRIVING.

  • HIV Is Not A Crime – Except It Is!

    HIV Is Not A Crime – Except It Is!

    In thirty-four states here in America, simply living with HIV can land you with a criminal record and, in some of those thirty-four states, can get you a place on the sex offender registry. Oh, and even better, in most cases, actually transmitting the virus to another person is not required to face criminal action!…

  • It’s Time To Unite– Why We Should Stand Together In The Fight Against HIV

    It’s Time To Unite– Why We Should Stand Together In The Fight Against HIV

    I was once labeled the “accidental activist.” I had no real plan or vision when I decided to share my HIV status on my social pages back in 2018 – I just let my fingers do the talking after a jolly Friday afternoon happy hour with friends at an LA bar.