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.
Inxeba Lam aims to name the wounds so they can start to heal

A new campaign called Inxeba Lam is thought to be one of the first South African initiatives highlighting the deep damage caused by conversion therapy.