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 […]
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.
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.
Study: HIV treatment equals prevention amongst gay male couples
After more than 12,000 acts of condomless sex, not a single case of HIV transmission occurred between gay male couples in which one of the partners was HIV positive and on effective treatment. This according to recently published results from a large study of HIV transmission risk among homosexual male couples with different HIV statuses. […]
32-year study confirms: Same-sex families raise happy and healthy kids
Claims that children are harmed by being raised by lesbian or gay couples have been shattered. A study of same-sex families in the US spanning an incredible 32 years has found that their adult children do as well when it comes to mental well-being and happiness in life as other children. Described as the longest-running […]
Five gay and bi male health centers to open in Zimbabwe
In a significant development, Zimbabwe is set to open five new centres to cater to the health needs of gay, bi and other men who have sex with men (MSM). The drop-in “Men Health” clinics will be located in Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare and Kwekwe, and are backed by the country’s National Aids Council (NAC). As […]
Online dating | When Ghosting Haunts You
It’s happened to most of us. Ghosting: it’s when someone seems interested in you and then suddenly goes as quiet as a corpse. Scenario 1. You meet a guy on an app or online, and he seems to be feverishly interested, at first. You’re getting several WhatsApps per day from him and maybe even the […]
South African men compare their penis shapes to bananas #WorldPenisDay
Most South African men rated bananas as the most suitable comparison to their penis shapes, according to new research released on World Penis Day. The study – by underwear company, Frankees, and research laboratory, the South African Pelvic Research Organisation on Body Empowerment (SAPROBE) – looked at the health and habits of men and their genitalia. […]
South African bi, gay and MSM prefer self-HIV testing, study finds
A study has found that young South African men who have sex with men (MSM) prefer HIV self-testing over going to a clinic. The study sought to address the impact that stigma, privacy and other social barriers have when it comes to MSM testing for HIV. It also hoped to “determine the acceptability and feasibility […]