What can you say to get the conversation going about sexual health? There is no perfect way to bring these things up, since every guy is different, and HIV can be hard to talk about. Here are a few suggestions that might help you start the conversation. “Babe, did you know…?” Sometimes talking about the… View Article
Condoms are a quick, simple, and cheap ticket to hot and playful sex while lowering the chances of passing on HIV or STIs. You’ve probably used condoms, or seen them around. Everyone has a different relationship to condoms, and lots of guys use them because they’re inexpensive and they work. While some folks make condoms… View Article
Lubricants make things slippery and reduce friction, making it perfect for fucking. It can also make sex easier on your skin and your junk, reducing irritation and pain (and the chance of STI transmission). Flavoured lubes can change up the menu for blowjobs as well. If you’re using a condom to fuck a guy in… View Article
Swabbing properly when you get an STI test seems like a no-brainer, but it could be less straightforward than it seems. These days, most of us have to swab ourselves, so making sure it’s done right the first time means getting good results and saves us from taking a trip back to the clinic to… View Article
To delete a reminder: Reply with STOP. To change the time or frequency of a reminder: Use the Set a Reminder feature; Provide the same phone number; Pick the same reminder type; Change the time or frequency of the reminder Click the Set a Reminder button. The new settings will be used instead.
What exactly does “treatment” mean for HIV-positive guys? Why is it important to start early? When we talk about treatment, we’re talking about the various medications you might take to help treat HIV. It’s important to get connected to HIV care, because left untreated, HIV can cause more serious health problems. Working with a doctor… View Article
What else might guys want to know about undetectable viral load? How well does undetectable viral load work in stopping HIV transmission? When doesn’t undetectable viral load work in preventing HIV transmission? What can I do to make undetectable viral load work best as a sexual health strategy? Is an undetectable viral load a cure… 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
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
With the help of effective HIV treatments, poz guys can reduce their viral load to become undetectable. Guys who have HIV can have a full, and long life by getting diagnosed early, starting treatment soon after and taking their medications as prescribed — and what’s more, having and maintaining an undetectable viral load prevents the… View Article
