Sometimes it takes years to notice the effects of HIV. After the early stages, HIV is still active, but copies itself at lower levels. This period is called asymptomatic infection. For guys who aren’t getting treated for HIV, the virus can weaken the body’s immune system even further and lead to AIDS. It can get… View Article
What else might gay guys want to know about HIV? I think I have HIV, what do I do? Can I still have sex if I’m HIV-positive? I always thought HIV was a deadly disease. What’s changed? Do OHIP or other provincial health plans cover HIV treatment? I think I have HIV, what do I… View Article
Let’s get into the basics. What is HIV? How does it affect a person’s health? What can you do about it? Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is not the same thing as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (or AIDS). HIV is an infection, and an HIV test will show if somebody has had the infection for at… View Article
“Disclosing” is actually just sharing information. There are lots of things to think about when sharing your HIV status, trans identity, gender identity, whether you’re in a relationship, whether or not you’re on PrEP, or other important information about your life. Finding the balance between honesty and privacy is different for everyone, and figuring out… View Article
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
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What can gay guys do to avoid acquiring and transmitting STIs? Many STIs are passed in similar ways, through bodily fluids such as cum, blood, or discharge or sores caused by the infection. Some STIs, like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis B and C, can be prevented by using a condom for oral, anal, and frontal… View Article
Part of what makes sex, cruising, hooking up, dating and hanging out as gay dudes so exciting is that there are endless things to try and guys to meet — and all of them are unique! A lot of us are in a network of guys having sex with each other, whether it’s small and… View Article
It’s normal to be worried after you have a slip up in bed. If you’re HIV-negative, think about getting PEP right away if you fucked or got fucked without a condom, or if the condom broke in the middle of the fun. This is especially important if you don’t know your partner’s HIV status, you… View Article
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