Here's a list of things that you definitely should consult a doctor or clinician about sooner rather than later: You’ve had unprotected sex, or the condom broke during sex, and you’re worried that you may have been at risk of HIV. …
Many men associate drugs with sex. They use 'G' while others use crystal meth, 'Tik", 'khat/cat' or 'coke', and then there's 'nyaope', and "slamming" and for a few guys, all of the above. Some guys use drugs to make them…
November 2017, was the year I decide to visit the Health4Men clinic in Greenpoint, Cape Town to get on PrEP and this was by far the best decision I could make for myself. I got my first month of pills…
The Anova Health Institute is sad to announce that funding from USAID for sections of our Health4Men programme will be coming to an end, effective the 30th of September 2018. This funding allowed us to establish Centres of Excellence with…
Guys, we need to talk about these stickers all over town advertising miracle cures to make your penis bigger. The truth is that there is no science or research to back any of these claims up, which means that you…
If you are HIV-positive, going onto antiretroviral treatment and adhering (taking it every day as prescribed) is the best way for you to ensure you stay healthy. It’s never a good idea to wait until you get sick before taking…
MSM stands for ‘men who have sex with men’, and it doesn’t mean the same thing as ‘gay’. Many people assume that men who have sex with men (MSM) are all gay men, but this isn’t true. It’s a…
During the thirteen years, I was an actor, I played roles representing various gender identities, races and sexual orientations. I prided myself on being a versatile actor, one that aspired to be able to step into the "skin" of different…
I’ve dated guys who aren’t afraid of holding my hand in malls and even kissing me in public if the mood calls for it. Nothing is more striking in these moments than the stares, whispers and giggles that I have…
This Valentine’s, I’m not going to wait for a man to validate me with a plastic rose or heart-shaped chocolate. This year, I’m doing it for myself. I’m going to show myself the love I’ve been waiting for rather than…