Hi there Guys. Today I was alerted again of a stealth bareback training site after listening to a pod cast by the team at the NoSafeWord blog. In their recent post they highlighted their concerns about this site which prompted me to review the work again. Most concerning for me was that the author included explicit tips on how to use a particular condom safe lubricant to … [Read more...] about Stealth Bareback: Payment For Teaching How To Infect With HIV?
Beards Found To Reduce Sun Damage
Hey there Guys. I came across an interesting piece of research done in Australia showing that beards can offer protection of the skin from sun damage. The study performed at University of Southern Queensland showed that having a beard can reduce UV ray exposure to around one third of our non beard wearing friends. Of course these results are dependent on the length of the … [Read more...] about Beards Found To Reduce Sun Damage
Early HIV Treatment May Result In “Functional Cure” For Some
News today from France shows indications that early HIV treatment can result in "functional cure" in 1 in 10 people recently diagnosed with HIV infection. A group of patients known as "The Visconti Cohort" had all been treated with HAART, the now standard treatment of HIV, within 10 weeks of their point of infection. Most stayed on the early HIV treatment for three years … [Read more...] about Early HIV Treatment May Result In “Functional Cure” For Some
That’s So Gay: An Awesome Perspective.
Today a good mate shared this fantastic video talking about the use of the term "that's so gay". I have to say I freaking love listening to Ash Beckham. Her enthusiam and humor is amazing. That's So Gay? My absolute favorite quotes from this talk has to be these two: "You can legislate tolerance [but] you can't legislate acceptance." "Say what you mean and mean what … [Read more...] about That’s So Gay: An Awesome Perspective.
NYC Health Department Recommends Meningitis Vaccine For Gay Men
The NYC health department has issued a recommendation for sexually active gay men to have a meningitis vaccine after increased rates of meningococcal meningitis among men having sex with men. Reported at the NYC Health web page: “Meningitis symptoms usually come on quickly, and the disease can be fatal if not treated right away,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley. … [Read more...] about NYC Health Department Recommends Meningitis Vaccine For Gay Men