Different guys have different routines when it comes to where, and how often, they get tested for HIV. You can get an HIV test at your family doctor, a walk-in clinic, an anonymous testing site or other sexual health clinic. It’s normal to feel nervous about getting an HIV test, especially if you’ve never done… View Article
There are a few different kinds of HIV tests. How do you test for HIV? There are a few different kinds of HIV tests to know about: Standard testing is when they take some blood from your arm and send it to a lab to get tested. The testing lab in Ontario uses a test… View Article
Getting tested for STIs might involve a few different tests. Getting tested regularly means you’ll be able to treat them as soon as possible. You can test for all of these STIs, and treating them can make them way less of an issue. Guys might want to get regular STI tests at the same time as… View Article
Everyone’s testing routines look different, and there are a few things in particular that trans guys might want to think about when it comes to STI testing. Some clinics that do STI testing try to be inclusive of trans and gender non-conforming people in their policies or even on their intake forms. But some doctors,… View Article
The only way to find out if you are HIV-positive is to get tested, and your best bet for your long-term health is to treat it right away. Getting tested for HIV often is the best way to take care of your health, and we’ve got a whole page on HIV testing to answer any questions… View Article
An HIV test is used to determine if a person has HIV or not. The only way to know your HIV status is to get tested.
What else might guys want to know about HIV testing? I’m a trans guy. What should I know about HIV testing? Should I test for STIs when I test for HIV? Does getting tested cost money? Can HIV tests give you incorrect results? Can I test for HIV at home? I’m a trans guy. What… View Article
A guy who’s HIV-negative might hit up another guy whose online profile says he’s HIV-negative, so they have sex without a condom. Or perhaps when a guy says he’s negative, that acts as a green light to fuck without a condom. When it comes to reducing HIV, choosing to only have sex with other HIV-negative… View Article
Getting care for HIV involves getting regular testing and bloodwork, including a viral load test. There are a few important numbers that poz guys can keep an eye on through getting tested by their doctor such as viral load and CD4 cell count. These tests will be done regularly by your healthcare provider and involve taking… View Article
If you want to get PrEP, you have to ask a doctor or nurse. They’ll talk to you about why you might need PrEP. If you both agree that PrEP is right for you, they’ll go ahead and give you an HIV test to make sure you’re negative, give you tests for STIs, and test… View Article
