HIV & Sex
So what does all this stuff about HIV have to do with you and your next hookup? If you’re having sex, or you’re planning on it, knowing how HIV is transmitted can help you make decisions and give you peace of mind.
So what does all this stuff about HIV have to do with you and your next hookup? If you’re having sex, or you’re planning on it, knowing how HIV is transmitted can help you make decisions and give you peace of mind.
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Getting the right treatment looks different for everybody. If you find out you’re HIV-positive, make an appointment with your doctor or visit a clinic to talk about your options. They’ll probably ask you about your medical history, give you a physical, and do some tests to check in with your body’s response to the virus… 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
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STI rates have been increasing among gay men in recent years. Untreated STIs are not only bad for your health, they increase the chance of HIV transmission in some cases. So, what can you do about it? While some STIs can be cured through treatment, others can only be managed. Either way, getting tested and… View Article
While COVID-19 isn’t just affecting GBTQ2S guys, there are ways that the Canadian and Ontario pandemic response affects us in particular. We put together this page to cover some of those ways and connect you to resources that might be helpful. Sex in a pandemic Handling isolation Drug use / PnP in a pandemic How… View Article
Cruising for sex, dating, and looking for guys to meet up with online can sometimes make us say or do things we wouldn’t expect. Being careful about how we treat each other means we’re less likely to cause harm and more likely to have the sex we’re looking for. Sometimes hooking up and dating can… View Article
For those who are exploring kink for the first time, it can help to understand what qualifies as “kinky”. Under the umbrella of sex, fantasy, and roleplay, there are a lot of different types of play scenarios (sometimes called “scenes”) and fetishes. Some are common, others you may have to look harder for. Anything (and… View Article
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