Condoms are easy to find and you don’t need a prescription. Walk into a pharmacy, drugstore or grocery store, and they should have at least a couple of options. You can also get free condoms from medical clinics, community groups, and sometimes schools and universities. Some places have condoms sitting out in a bowl or… View Article
For gay guys, good sex is an important part of our lives. And of course, sex is as complicated as ever. Many of us still worry about the transmission of HIV and STIs. And we’re still figuring out how to take care of ourselves when society doesn’t always make it easy to do so. As a… View Article
There are a few questions you might ask yourself about the sex you’re having, so you can get an idea of the sex you want going forward. What kind of sex are you having? What does the sex that you’re having normally involve? Do you notice yourself doing certain things in certain situations? Be honest… View Article
Some HIV-positive guys may decide to only have sex with other guys who know they are HIV-positive. There are a few things to keep in mind about sero-sorting for poz guys. For poz guys, only sleeping with other poz guys can be a relief, since it’s less likely you’ll have to deal with misunderstanding and… View Article
Oral sex is not very likely to end up in HIV transmission, regardless of whether you’re giving or receiving. Oral sex has an extremely low chance of HIV transmission, whether you’re the one giving head or getting head. The fact is, most HIV transmission happens when guys have condomless anal or frontal (vaginal) sex, not… View Article
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
Taking medication consistently makes the biggest difference in whether viral load becomes and remains undetectable. Sometimes, even while taking your medication, your viral load will increase to detectable but come back down on its own if you get sick, like with the flu or another STI. This is known as a “blip”. You can keep… View Article
