Quick Update To Kink & BDSM Friendly Medical Services Available
Dr George Forgan-Smith – Fetish Friendly GP Melbourne Hey there Guys, just a quick update to share a reminder that I am happy to provide comprehensive, confidential and caring kink friendly medical services in Melbourne’s CBD. Sadly many people involved with BDSM, kink and fetish can feel either unsafe to discuss topics around the sex […]
Talking About Weight Loss Surgery For Men
A great conversation with Todd about his own journey with weight loss surgery In this interview I wanted to highlight some of the issues men, in particular gay men, can confront when it comes to weight loss surgery such as gastric band: “Lap Band”, gastric sleeve or bypass such as the Roux en-Y. Surgical weight […]
Genital Warts FAQ
What Are Genital Warts? Hey guys, it’s Dr. George here, and I just wanted to create a little series that explains genital warts. In this series, I’m going to talk about what genital warts are, how they are discovered, how they are treated, and also how they can be prevented. If you would like to […]
Measles Case In Melbourne
Hey Guys, just wanted to do a quick update that there has been a measles case in Melbourne. On the evening of Wednesday the 9th Jan a patron attending The Laird Hotel between 9pm and 12:30am was in the early stages of infection with the measles. Other sites noted in Melbourne from Health Victoria: There […]
What to expect in a skin examination for skin cancer.
If you would like to book in for a skin cancer check with Dr George you can book in at Collins Street Medical Centre
Gardasil 9 Strain HPV Vaccine Now Available At Collins Street Medical Centre
Just a quick post to let you know that the 9 strain Gardasil HPV vaccine is now in stock at Collins Street Medical Centre. The Gardasil vaccine protects against the Human Papilloma Virus that is associated with anal cancers in men who have sex with men. Gay men are at higher risk of developing these […]
Travel Insurance For Pre-existing Conditions Like HIV
Today I wanted to share a post highlighting the importance of travel insurance for people with pre-existing illnesses such as HIV, diabetes, heart disease or other conditions that would normally be excluded from travel insurance coverage. There are multiple news stories that show that travel insurance supplies don’t cover many medical problems with standard ‘out […]
Undetectable Is Untransmittable – Bruce Richman Speaks On HIV, Stigma & U=U
Today I had the fortune to hear Bruce Richman, the executive director of Prevention Access Campaign speaking in Melbourne as part of the U=U Australian tour. Bruce’s message is clear, vital and important for it’s impact on the lives of people living with HIV in reducing stigma and how it opens up conversations of opportunity […]
Do You Know How To Check For Testicular Cancer?
Today I was sad to see the news of a 22 year old tradesman who recently died of testicular cancer. Dylan Butler died last Thursday, just over a year after being given the diagnosis. His mother Jackie, 52, praised her son’s courage — but urged other young men who found suspect lumps to get them […]
Can You Get Gonorrhoea From Kissing?
Today I was sent the interesting question of whether you can get gonorrhoea from kissing… I made a quick video but to get to the point: yes! Can You Get Gonorrhoea From Kissing? Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection that is normally sexually transmitted. It can be hosted in the penis, vagina, rectum, throat and […]
