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 and clarity. U=U - Undetectable = … [Read more...] about Undetectable Is Untransmittable – Bruce Richman Speaks On HIV, Stigma & U=U
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 checked. Mr Butler had a lump but only went to the doctor when he had backache, … [Read more...] about Do You Know How To Check For Testicular Cancer?
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? https://youtu.be/zmIhlCKOFH0 Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection that is normally sexually transmitted. It can be hosted in the penis, vagina, rectum, throat and even in the … [Read more...] about Can You Get Gonorrhoea From Kissing?
3 Tips For Healthy Sexual Citizens
3 Tips For Healthy Sexual Citizens https://youtu.be/tY2-It4VFdU Today I wanted to share some thoughts with many exciting events coming up. I am excited to be travelling to the USA for events and it got me thinking... What makes for a healthy sexual citizen? For me there were three important concepts that I wanted to share: 1) Know Your Status When I talk about knowing … [Read more...] about 3 Tips For Healthy Sexual Citizens
Hepatitis A Outbreak In Victoria Australia
The Victorian Health Department has issued a notification of a Hepatitis A outbreak in the gay community of Melbourne Victoria. An outbreak of hepatitis A has been identified in Victoria. As of 12 January, 27 confirmed cases have been identified, and a further 12 cases of hepatitis A infection are being investigated. Of the 27 confirmed cases, all are male and most have not … [Read more...] about Hepatitis A Outbreak In Victoria Australia