MAN BOOBS: NO JOKE
30% of all men will develop breast tissue at some point during their lives and this is no laughing matter because it can be linked to very serious illness. Developing glandular breast tissue among men is more common than you…
Humping When A Hug Would Do
Are you having sex when all you need is to be touched? We all need to be touched. It’s well-documented that babies that were not touched and held after birth stopped developing and often died, even if they received all…
HOLY SH¡T! GUYS GET HPV TOO?
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…
Brave Story: Godfrey talks about being Gay in Post-apartheid S.A.
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…
The road less travelled: Francis shares a Brave Story
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…
Undetectable viral load? You can’t pass it on!
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…
Be warned: Chemsex Catfishing is a thing now
“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…
HIV DIY FYI – Self Testing
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…
Boost Yoself!
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…
I’m the STIG
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…