STIs, STIGMA AND MENTAL HEALTH
Around the world, men who have sex with men (MSM) are 28 times more likely to acquire HIV than other people. There’re a few reasons why this is: One of them is the fact that anal sex is more conducive…
HOWDY PARTNER! The science behind U=U.
HIV-positive men on ART with undetectable viral loads, can’t pass it on to their negative partners – it’s been proven. Eight years ago, 1000 gay couples were recruited for a revolutionary sexual health research project. The couples had to be…
The I Love Me Pledge
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…
You should still use condoms, even if you’re HIV-positive and undetectable or HIV-negative and on PrEP, and here’s why:
- Firstly, if you are HIV-negative and on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) or HIV-positive and the virus is undetectable HIV transmission is indeed very unlikely, but there are other stubborn and even dangerous sexually transmitted infections (STIs) out there that should…
Depression and Risky Sexual Behaviour
Risky sexual behaviour has long been linked to an increased risk of contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). But what is risky sexual behaviour? Well, any one of the following is classified as risky sexual behaviour (believe it…
The HIV and Depression Connection
Depression is the most common psychiatric illness worldwide, with the average person having a lifetime risk of about 10% of having a depressive episode (1). It is also one of the most underdiagnosed psychiatric conditions, especially in men. However, research…
We chatted to Rod Suskin, Sangoma and Astrologer about the role of Traditional Healers in the fight against HIV.
H4M: From the 26th of August to the 31st of August is African Traditional Medicine Week, and the 31st is African Traditional Medicine Day. What type of traditional healing and medicine do you practice and where and how do you treat those…
Taking Pride
Like many a gay man… I love a good parade. But, I’d like to propose we do something in addition to this collective expression of identity, frivolity and partying. Pride is awesome. It’s a fabulous excuse for day-drinking in minimal…
Instasex: Just add condom
Marshmallows and condoms, how delayed gratification has a role to play in safer sex practices. Imagine that you’re a 5-year old who is obsessed with the gooey sweetness of pink marshmallows. Imagine that a lady in a lab coat strikes…