Hey there Guys, For everyone who had celebrated Sydney Mardi Gras I hope you had a wonderful time and that your evening was filled with much joy and happy memories. For one friend of mine this sadly was not the case. On the way home from attending the parade one of my mates was assaulted by a group of young men. Thankfully he is OK but today I thought it was important … [Read more...] about The Healthy Bear On Homophobic Violence
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The Healthy Bear Talks About Anal Douching
Hey there Guys, For many gay men anal sex is an important part of our sex life. In the 2010 Gay Community Periodic Survey just under 88% of males stated they had had anal sex in the past year. As part of preparation for anal sex many men may choose douching as a way to reduce the risk of "accidents" in the bedroom. Today I wanted to talk about the pros and cons of douching … [Read more...] about The Healthy Bear Talks About Anal Douching
Could There Be Something Other Than Drink Spiking Happening?
Hey there Guys, I have to say I was quite shocked at the information shared after my last post about a young bloke who I had cared for after his drink was spiked. This article has prompted me to think about the current data that surrounds the phenomena. I've discussed the issue with a number of emergency department doctors, a police officer and a few of my good mates. … [Read more...] about Could There Be Something Other Than Drink Spiking Happening?
Drink Spiking Still Happening In Gay Clubs
Hey there Guys, Last Friday I was out with Nick and my mates catching up and unwinding after a big week. On arrival to our local pub I was alerted to a man that was passed out in the corner of the pub. As I made my way toward the man there was a bit of a crowd formed around him, first aid was already being administered by the pub staff and I was happy to offer my … [Read more...] about Drink Spiking Still Happening In Gay Clubs
Are Sex Venues The Root Of HIV Infection?
Hey there Mate, Last night my partner Nick and I were out at our local pub. It's been darn hot so most people were outside enjoying the cool when Nick got chatting with a couple as tends to happen in these environments. As the conversation evolved it was established that one partner was a doctor. Nick mentioned myself and was shocked to hear the response from the doctor's … [Read more...] about Are Sex Venues The Root Of HIV Infection?