Scientists discover powerful new anti-HIV agent that could be used for vaccine
In a remarkable new advance against the virus that causes AIDS, scientists from America’s The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have announced the creation of a novel drug candidate that is so potent and universally effective, it might be used as a new kind of vaccine. The research shows that the new engineered protein blocks every strain […]
Are good-looking men selfish? Study says yes
A new study has concluded that the more good-looking a man’s body is, the more likely he is to have attitudes that promote selfishness and inequality. Researchers from Brunel University in London set out to test an evolutionary psychology theory that argues that because attractive people tend to prevail in competitions for social status, they […]
French Letters and Chocolate Hearts
Despite being the shortest month of the year, February can be a testy one for many of us. This is because, if you’re single, the 14th of February can seem like a hungry mosquito whose imminent and no doubt aggravating arrival cannot be stopped. Valentine’s Day practically spits glitter into the single gay man’s eye. […]
Transgender children “not confused” about their gender
In a ground-breaking study, researchers have found that transgender children are not confused or unsure about their gender identity, as many people believe. The ongoing research, the first large-scale, national study of socially-supported transgender kids in North America, has challenged stereotypes about these children with its first remarkable findings. “We found that gender cognition in […]
And…Cut! A double circumcision story
Circumcision is a controversial topic. Pros and cons exist for men who are cut, and men who are not. In 2007, I decided to get cut. I had a number of reasons, amongst them that I prefer the way cut dicks look, personal hygiene, and that I’d heard that I would have 60% less chance […]
Health concerns over “new poppers”
Gay men are being warned to be cautious of new products being sold or used as poppers that may cause serious harm. The original version of poppers consists of alkyl nitrites and remains popular among some gay and bisexual men, often being sniffed during sex due to their relaxing effect on the muscles of the […]
England’s NHS stops referring patients for “gay cure therapy”
England’s National Health Service (NHS) has told its staff to stop referring patients for so-called “conversion therapy,” which is intended to change a person’s sexuality. According to the BBC, conversion therapy is not directly offered through the NHS, but there have been occasions in which GPs, counsellors and psychotherapists have referred clients to people offering […]
Gay men drop condoms in favour of HIV drugs
A new study has revealed that some gay men who use PrEP medication to avoid becoming infected with HIV reduce their use of condoms. The San Francisco Business Times reports that the study by the Kaiser Permanente AIDS prevention program found that none of the 500 HIV negative people in San Francisco who started taking the […]
Website for MSM launched in East Africa
Men who have sex with men (MSM) living in East Africa, where homophobia is on the rise, now have access to a unique website, Afya4Men.info, which contains comprehensive sexual health information targeted to their specific needs. The site came about after South Africa’s Health4Men, an innovative project of the Anova Health Institute, partnered with the […]
Here’s that red ribbon…
Come December 1, 2014, millions worldwide will be flaunting a red ribbon of some sort. It’s amazing to see how the iconic simple red ribbon has evolved since the first World AIDS Day in 1998, becoming more and more creative with each year. There are mosaics, quilts, tattoos, even ribbons written in the clouds. Gotta […]