Anger as poppers set to be banned in the UK
The UK Parliament has moved to approve a bill banning poppers, a mild recreational drug favoured by some in the gay community who argue that it presents little risk. Poppers – technically called alkyl nitrates – are used by gay men around the world to make sex more pleasurable by heightening the senses, reducing inhibitions and […]
Number of people identifying as bisexual grows in the US
According to a new report, more Americans than ever are acknowledging that they are sexually attracted to more than one sex. The study, Sexual Behaviour, Sexual Attraction, and Sexual Orientation Among Adults Aged 18–44 in the United States, was released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. It found that, especially among […]
12 myths and facts about PrEP for gay & bi men
Although organisations such as Health4Men have been educating gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM) about various HIV prevention strategies for several years, one such option has recently made headlines: pre-exposure prophylaxis, commonly known as PrEP. The fuss was all about PrEP finally being approved for use in South Africa. So, […]
PrEP approved in SA: What does it mean for you?
South Africa’s Medicines Control Council (MCC) has finally approved the use of HIV prevention medication. But what does that mean for you as a gay or bi man? Best known under the brand name of Truvada (there are generics also), the medicine is a combination of two antiretroviral drugs, usually used in combination with other […]
Hated HIV drug increase boss challenged by new rival drug
While the “world’s most hated man” defiantly continues to sell a lifesaving drug at an outrageous price, despite promising to make it affordable, a rival company has stepped in with a far cheaper medicine. in September, Turing Pharmaceuticals head Martin Shkreli, shocked the world when he increased the price of the drug Daraprim overnight by […]
It’s time to refocus the HIV stigma
HIV-related stigma within the gay community has been around since the emergence of the pandemic. Early media reports referred to HIV as being a gay disease and fear of the virus was rampant, especially when a lack of treatment options caused many gay men to present with the devastating physical features of AIDS. Indeed, HIV […]
My boyfriend is a cock doctor
Upon meeting acquaintances for the first time with my boyfriend, the conversation often goes something like this: Acquaintance: “So what is it you do for a living?” Boyfriend: “I’m a urologist, actually.” Acquaintance: “Neurologist? Oh how lovely.” Boyfriend: “No, a UR-ologist – I work with the other head”. Invariably, this leads to an awkward giggle and […]
Modern Family star comes out as gay, has body dysmorphia
Modern Family actor Reid Ewing has revealed that he is gay, after writing an article about his struggle with body dysmorphic disorder. Ewing, 27, is best known for playing the recurring guest role of Haley’s dopey boyfriend Dylan in the popular American comedy series. In a piece for Huffington Post, Ewing said he first became […]
UK gay and bi boys and men to get HPV vaccine
The UK government has announced that it will offer the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine to Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) aged up to 45 via at its GUM (sexual health) clinics. This group is the most likely to acquire HPV among men, which can lead to penile, anal and throat cancers, as well as […]
Turning down the heat: 10 sex tips to help you through the heat wave
The current excessive temperatures across much of South Africa are impacting on some gay guys’ sex. Here are ten tips from Health4Men’s Glenn de Swardt to keep you cool while still having hot fun. 1. Wear cotton boxers instead of tight fitting briefs while you go about your everyday business. Better yet, try going commando (no […]