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A Quick Guide To Safe Enjoyment Of Butt Plugs And Anal Toys

July 11, 2012 by George Forgan-Smith Leave a Comment

The World's Most Comfortable Butt Plug? Cred: Mr S Leather Hey there Guys, Well after my post about cock rings, I received an email asking about butt plugs and how long it was safe to wear a butt plug without causing harm. Before I dive in too deep, for the uninitiated a butt plug is a special type of sex toy that is designed to be placed inside the anus for sexual … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide To Safe Enjoyment Of Butt Plugs And Anal Toys

Soften The Fuck Up, A New Anti Suicide Campaign in Australia

July 10, 2012 by George Forgan-Smith 5 Comments

Hey there Guys, I'm pretty excited to see that a new "anti meme" has been launched here in Australia addressing mental health issues in men. If there is one saying I fucking hate here in Australia it's "harden the fuck up". It's frequently used to tell men that being soft, sharing feelings and emotions are not valid. That feeling sad, unsafe or vulnerable is not welcome, … [Read more...] about Soften The Fuck Up, A New Anti Suicide Campaign in Australia

Can Bone Density Be Affected By HIV Treatments?

July 9, 2012 by George Forgan-Smith 5 Comments

Osteoporosis, a medical condition of decreased bone density leading to increased fracture risk has been recently discovered in young men living with HIV infection. Normally this is expected in the older generations, however as HIV has been noted to be associated with increased ageing of cells, it has been postulated that HIV may also have effects on bone density. A recent … [Read more...] about Can Bone Density Be Affected By HIV Treatments?

Home HIV Test Approved By FDA

July 5, 2012 by George Forgan-Smith 3 Comments

Hey there Guys, OraQuick, a home HIV test, has hit the news with its recent approval by the Federal Drug Authority in the USA. As reported in The Washington Post: The OraQuick test detects the presence of HIV antibodies using a mouth swab and returns a result in 20 to 40 minutes. FDA officials said the home HIV test is designed for people who might not otherwise get … [Read more...] about Home HIV Test Approved By FDA

Can Cock Rings Be Risky? Guide To Choosing A Safe Cockring.

July 4, 2012 by George Forgan-Smith 2 Comments

Hey there Guys, After yesterday's post about erectile dysfunction I received a couple of questions about whether there was any risk in using cock rings. Today I thought it was a good chance to discuss their use, potential risks and how to choose a cockring that is safe. https://youtu.be/5YGOKy5F2RQ Cock rings are quite commonly used in the gay community. While some guys use … [Read more...] about Can Cock Rings Be Risky? Guide To Choosing A Safe Cockring.

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