Breakthrough as research shows that ‘on-demand PrEP’ works in gay men
A promising new study suggests that PrEP could be used as an as-needed ‘before and after’ sex pill, instead of a daily medication. Results from Prevenir, an ongoing French observational study, provided further evidence that on-demand PrEP is an effective strategy for preventing HIV infection in at-risk MSM (men who have sex with men). PrEP […]
Zimbabwe | 50% of gay men assaulted and 64% disowned
Zimbabwe’s LGBTI rights group, GALZ, has released a report that analyses the trends emerging from the violations of LGBTI people’s rights in the country between 2012 to 2017.
Women and the gender non-conforming urged to participate in national shutdown
The Total Shutdown Intersectional Movement and the Soul City Institute are calling on all women and gender non-conforming (GNC) people throughout South Africa to join a national mass march against gender-based violence on 1 August 2018.
Joburg’s Babylon bar the scene of racist hate speech attack
A man has been racially verbally attacked at the Babylon gay bar in Johannesburg, in an incident that’s highlighted the scourge of racism within the LGBTQ community.
Study shines a light on domestic violence among gay male couples
Nearly half of all men in a new study about intimate partner violence among gay male couples in the US have reported being victims of abuse.
My kryptonite: Coming out (again) as an addict
The shame we experience from society as LGBTQ people can run deep and impacts many aspects of our lives. In this honest account, Riaan Norval writes about coming out yet another closet – this time as an addict.
HIV+ MSM partners on effective treatment do not transmit the virus, study finds
A recent study, released at the International Aids Conference in Amsterdam, has revealed that gay or bisexual men on effective ARV treatment pose no risk of passing HIV through condomless sex.
Charlize Theron and Elton John say HIV can’t be beat without ending LGBT stigma
Speaking at the International Aids Conference this week, stars Charlize Theron and Elton John have both highlighted the devastating impact of stigma and discrimination on the fight against HIV.
Wits hailed for allowing students to change gender prefixes
As from this month, students at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg will be able to choose a gender title that affirms their gender.
Gay couples complain of discrimination at Home Affairs
A 32-year-old gay woman from Khayelitsha said she recently tried to marry her partner at the Khayelitsha Home Affairs office but the official refused, claiming her partner’s ID had expired. The official also asked her who was the top, who was the bottom?