April Fool’s Gold
Getting drunk or reckless and having risky sex with someone who may or may not have an STI, would be foolish fun – duh! But, here’s some foolish fun suggestions that won't give you pubic lice or genital herpes: There’s…
Gut Reactions
Whether you’re HIV-positive or not, the chances are good that your immune system is not going to take the title of this year’s “Miss Perfect Pageant”. In fact, with the prevalence of high levels of stress, lack of sleep, the…
Dew on the Lily
(by Mickey Diablo) It’s the appetizer before the main course, the Royal Variety Performance preceding the NYE fireworks, the isolated showers which herald the Highveld storm. I could wax lyrical a little longer but I think you get the point……
The Guy on PrEP who still got HIV
You may have heard about this or seen it online - so we thought we'd break it down for you. Huh? A previously HIV-negative 43-year old man in Toronto has tested HIV-positive, despite taking pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for two years.…
Having an ‘Ace’ Valentine’s Day
Some singletons think Valentine’s Day is a time to stay at home, cultivate body odour under a duvet and sing along with Bridget Jones crooning “All by myself”. This is not the case! This is the perfect opportunity for you…
Are you PrEPared?
Remember the soap opera Dynasty? The series which premiered in the early 80’s revolved around an old billionaire who marries a much younger, middle class divorcée. The old man has a daughter whom he loves, and he chooses to turn…
5 Things To Know About Typhoid
There have been a few reported cases of Typhoid identified within the Greater Johannesburg area recently. Even though the situation is under control, here are 5 facts about Typhoid for you to know and keep you safe. What is Typhoid?…
Anova and Elton John Aids Foundation PrEP Demonstration for MSM
The Anova Health Institute is very excited to announce that it has successfully launched the first South African, nurse drive and state-clinic based PrEP project for men who have sex with men (MSM), at it’s Ivan Toms Centre for Men’s…
MSM PrEP Clinical Trials for Beginners
Introduction The recent announcement by the MCC approving a combination of two anti-HIV medications, tenofovir and emtricitabine, taken daily in a single combination pill to prevent HIV infection is a huge step forward in our efforts to turn the tide…
It’s Time to Refocus The HIV Stigma
HIV-related stigma within the gay community has been around since the emergence of the pandemic. Early media reports referred to HIV as being a gay disease and fear of the virus was rampant, especially when a lack of treatment options…