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People remain blind due to outdated gay cornea donation ban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.