Stuff to read or watch to help you prevent from getting or giving a sexually transmitted infection like HIV or HPV
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) has always been on the radar as a virus that affects girls and women, mainly because of its direct link to cervical cancer. But did you know that, contrary to popular belief, it affects men and…
It was four years into our democracy and a new constitution, which protected everyone. You would think that when I officially came out the following year after I was outed it would have been an easy experience? Not so! Even…
We are all faced with decisions every moment of every day. What should I eat? What should I wear? Should I exercise or not? There comes a day, a moment that becomes a fork in the road, a choice to…
Did you know that if an HIV-positive guy is on ARV treatment and the virus in his blood is undetectable, he cannot infect someone else? Undetectable equals untransmittable (U=U). In other words, treatment prevents transmission! Therefore, treatment is a HUGE…
“When I got the invite to pop in for a drink from this hot guy, I could not believe my luck!”, explained Kyle (not his real name). “I was actually so excited that he even knew who I was. But…
Now you can test yourself for HIV at home. For around R200-00 or less, HIV self-testing kits are now readily available online or from most pharmacies around the country. This makes testing more convenient and accessible, which is vital…
Having low self-confidence is a major obstacle in life. Therefore, when you don’t believe in yourself, then it’s harder for others to believe in you. Going for a job interview? If you are not confident that you’ll be able to…
So, I just got back from the clinic, and it’s official… I’m the STIG: Sexually transmitted Infection guy. It was bound to happen, I guess - a few too many times tripping the light fantastic and living la Vida Loca…
‘Stealthing’ is when a guy agrees to use a condom, but then purposefully slips it off in such a way that the guy who’s bottoming doesn’t notice. Besides being deceptive, very risky and unethical (whether the guy stealthing cums inside…
Gay guys have been getting their groove on in toilets for ages. In fact, the unofficial homo history books will testify that our gay ancestors also found it convenient. Nowadays, guys are ‘outchea’ following this tradition, but now they’re using…