Hey there Guys, When it comes to the world of porn, in particular bareback porn it's been a very interesting few weeks. Just this week GMFA have release the findings of their porn study with the following results: 87% of gay men report watching porn at least once a week (1 in 4 watching porn every day) the most popular act watched was anal sex (91%) 69% reported … [Read more...] about The Question Of Bareback Porn
HIV
CD4 Count No longer Suggested Guide For HIV Treatments
Hey there Guys, Some great news reported recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) about changing treatment guidelines for people living with HIV, suggesting early treatment regardless of CD4 count. Current guidelines suggest holding back on starting HIV treatments until there is a drop in CD4 count to below 500, or if there was a AIDS defining … [Read more...] about CD4 Count No longer Suggested Guide For HIV Treatments
New Drug Vorinostat May Flush HIV Out Of Hiding
Hey there Guys, Exciting news in the science world today, with the discovery that an older chemotherapy drug, vorinostat, is able to help flush out HIV hiding within cells. One of the biggest issues currently with HIV is the concept of "latent virus". When a cell becomes infected by the HIV virus, the genetic code of the virus is able to incorporate into the DNA of the … [Read more...] about New Drug Vorinostat May Flush HIV Out Of Hiding
Who Should Be Educated In The Fight Against HIV?
Hey there Guys, Currently within Australia HIV and AIDS has been again thrust into the limelight with an out of the blue announcement by the Queensland State Government's plan to withdraw $2.6 million of funding for the prevention of HIV infection. Queensland Healthy Communities (QAHC), the recipients of the $2.6 million have been contracted by the state health … [Read more...] about Who Should Be Educated In The Fight Against HIV?
New HIV FAQ Videos
Hey there Guys, Today I wanted to share part of a project I have been working on for the past few weeks. I understand that there is a lot of jargon, technical terms and "medical speak" when it comes to HIV/AIDS. Sometimes when doctors talk about subjects like seroconversion, viral load and concepts like "window periods", I start to see people's eyes glazing over. These … [Read more...] about New HIV FAQ Videos