Multiple Protections in One Pill Sex is fun, and it’s even better when you feel safe and healthy. Alongside condoms, PrEP, and regular testing, there’s a new tool on the scene for preventing some sexually transmitted infections (STIs): Doxy-PEP. What Is Doxy-PEP? Doxy-PEP is a strategy of taking the antibiotic doxycycline within 72 hours afterContinue reading “What You Should Know About Doxy-PEP”
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PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis)
Worried you were exposed to HIV? PEP has your back. Sometimes things don’t go as planned. A condom breaks, you miss a dose of PrEP, or you have sex and later find out a partner’s HIV status. That’s where PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) comes in. PEP is a set of pills you take for 28 daysContinue reading “PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis)”
Factsheet: use of Doxycycline-PEP for STI prevention
The New GMSH.CA
Welcome to the New GMSH.ca We’re excited to share the brand-new GMSH.ca: your trusted, one-stop place for the sexual health information and support you need. For the first time ever, thesexyouwant.ca, Primed4U, and PartyandPlay.info all live together under one home. Everything you need, all in one place, created with care for guys who like guys.Continue reading “The New GMSH.CA”
Cruising
From hankies to hashtags, we’ve always found ways to find each other. Locking eyes, making connections It may seem like another world ago now, but there was a time before smartphone apps and internet access made connecting to other guys for sex as accessible as it is today. How did we do it back then?Continue reading “Cruising”
HIV report for 2023
What Ontario’s New HIV Numbers Mean for Our Community Ontario’s latest HIV report for 2023 gives us a clearer picture of what’s happening with HIV across the province — and what it means for gay, bi, and other men who have sex with men (MSM). The report confirms some things many of us already know,Continue reading “HIV report for 2023”
Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacterium called Treponema pallidum. Of the “big three” common bacterial STIs, syphilis can cause the most permanent harm if left untreated, and can be fatal. In Canada, syphilis cases have been rising a lot. Also, congenital syphilis (when it’s passed from a pregnant person toContinue reading “Syphilis”
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It’s caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis. In Canada, chlamydia is the most reported bacterial STI. It can live in the throat, urethra, rectum, eyes, cervix, or vagina. It’s often called the “silent disease” because many people have no symptoms but still carryContinue reading “Chlamydia”
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It’s caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae and spreads through oral, anal, or genital sex. In Canada, rates of gonorrhea are rising. Men who have sex with men are especially affected, with many cases found in the throat and rectum. Why Gonorrhea Matters for HIV & OtherContinue reading “Gonorrhea”
Serosorting
When it comes to sex, knowing your HIV status (and your partner’s!) can help you make decisions that feel safer and more comfortable. Sero-sorting is a strategy where guys choose sexual partners based on HIV status. Some guys use it to reduce the risk of HIV transmission, while others use it to feel more inContinue reading “Serosorting”