FDA approves first monthly injectable HIV treatment:
In a major development in the treatment of HIV, a once-a-month injection has been approved by the FDA to replace daily medication.
Gay men may be at higher risk of broken bones:
Could homophobia be behind gay and bisexual men having lower bone mineral density compared to heterosexual men?
UK to ease discriminatory gay blood donation rules:
More gay and bisexual men will be allowed to donate blood in the UK next year under a wide-ranging revision of discriminatory restrictions.
Trans rights activists dismayed by UK puberty blockers ruling:
LGBTIQ groups have expressed disappointment at a UK High Court ruling that trans children under the age of 16 are not mature enough to decide to use puberty blockers.
World Aids Day: How science has taken on the HIV pandemic:
While there is no cure or vaccine yet, science has already provided us with all the tools we need to stop the HIV epidemic in its tracks. It's just up to us.
Study: Kids raised by same-sex parents do better at school:
A new study on the academic performance of children of same-sex parents adds to growing evidence that these children often do as well, if not better, than other children.
‘Protect trans kids’: calls to bar Cape Town doctor from psychiatric practice:
UCT says that an "internal process" is underway over claims that one of its psychiatry students has advocated for transgender conversion therapy.
Watch it here! WQMD Season 2 Ep 1 – HIV Awareness:
WQMD is back with Season 2! In the 1st episode, the team meet HIV activist Wade Schraerer and discuss HIV stigma, treatment and prevention.
The first person cured of HIV has died:
Timothy Ray Brown, the openly gay man who became the first person to be completely cured of HIV, has died of leukaemia.
People remain blind due to outdated gay cornea donation ban:
Desperately-needed donated corneas from gay and bisexual men are being thrown away instead of used to help thousands of people to restore their eyesight.
LGBT community still faces public healthcare discrimination in South Africa:
25% of LGBTQ South Africans say they've been subjected to moral and religious-based lectures by public health staff when disclosing their sexuality and/or gender identity.
Why is everyone talking about PrEP?:
You’ve probably heard a friend talk about taking PrEP, or maybe you’ve seen a few posts on your Twitter feed about it. Here's what you need to know.
Young gay men’s health care needs not being met:
Young gay men who are uncomfortable discussing sexual issues with their health care providers are less likely to seek coordinated care, leading to missed opportunities for early diagnosis of chronic and mental health issues.
Why men feel uncomfortable being tested for STIs:
Many guys find the idea of a sexual health check awkward or embarrassing. After all, it’s not every day someone you barely know asks you intimate details about your sex life.
Gay and bi men say they’re having less casual sex during Covid-19 pandemic:
Gay and bi men (GBM) in Australia and South Africa appear to be heeding public health advice and having less casual sex with other men due to COVID-19 physical distancing measures.
OUT LGBT Well-being and TEN81 clinic are on the move:
OUT LGBT Well-being, one of SA’s oldest LGBTQ organisations, and its groundbreaking TEN81 clinic have moved to an exciting new location in Pretoria.
Homophobic ‘alien DNA’ doctor’s Covid-19 video goes viral:
Dr Stella Immanuel, a homophobic doctor and preacher, has found global infamy after appearing in a dangerous viral video claiming that there is already a cure for Covid-19.
Horror axe attack highlights same-sex domestic violence:
A Limpopo woman who was hacked with an axe by her wife is highlighting the rarely discussed issue of domestic violence in LGBTIQ relationships.
Criminalising gay sex increases risk of HIV:
It's been shown that men who have sex with men (MSM) living in African countries that outlaw gay sex are at far higher risk of HIV infection.
Queer health is worth discussion year-round:
A new health calendar, created with a diverse array of queer health needs in mind, is set to open the conversation about health and wellness in LGBTQI communities.