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Men who have sex with men (MSM)
Gays can't have sex

'Gays can’t have sex. We can have only “safer sex” or “protected sex” (where condoms or any other form of barriers are used). The sad part of “protected sex” is that it implies that sex between men is not safe,...' - psychotherapiast Marco Posadas ponders whether 'safer sex' is having a damaging effect on gay men's self-image.

Published
22 February 2013
From
Xtra!
Sexually transmitted infections
ECDC guidance on HPV vaccination: Focus on reaching all girls

The ECDC has published updated Guidance on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in Europe, which recommends that public health initiatives continue to focus on vaccinating girls aged 10-14 before the onset of sexual activity. The Guidance reports that in spite of the benefits of the vaccination, current economic models show that including boys in the current HPV vaccination programmes is unlikely to be cost-effective.

Published
05 September 2012
From
ECDC press release
Telling people you have HIV
Please Don't Infect Me, I'm Sorry

I've turned down guys who are open about their positive status. I had it drilled into me that this was a disease to stay far, far away from. I also know better than to sleep with someone who announces himself as HIV positive. Or knew. Now I'm not exactly sure what to think.

Published
23 August 2012
From
Gawker
Men who have sex with men (MSM)
CDC Unveils New Unprecedented HIV Survey For Gay And Bisexual Men

HIV among gay and bisexual men is increasing and a new study -- unprecedented in its comprehensiveness and scope -- is underway to find out why. The 'Sex is the Question' survey will include 25,000 US gay and bisexual men and aims to ask all sections of the population about their sexual risk behaviour.

Published
10 August 2012
From
Huffington Post
Telling people you have HIV
The stupid question: “Are you clean?”

This irritating question has become typical on internet dating sites and in nightclubs as strangers negotiate a hookup. It is not only insulting to people with HIV, it also has no real value. And in my newest posting, I explain why it also creates the perfect scenario for a new HIV infection.

Published
22 June 2012
From
My Fabulous Disease
Safer sex
Safe Sex? There's an App for that with the Launch of Chec-Mate™

Safe sex has gone tech with the introduction of Chec-Mate™, the world's first and only Smartphone app developed for the iOS and Android device that will allow potential sexual partners to verify, share or exchange recent Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) screening dates and results instantly, securely and confidentially.

Published
15 June 2012
From
MMD Newswire (press release)
Telling people you have HIV
A discourse on HIV disclosure

Despite the increase in HIV testing, and both primary and secondary prevention campaigns, there is a relative lack of discourse on disclosure of HIV status and condom negotiation among all the men we encounter in our studies. The discourse that does take place often produces confusing and even contradictory stories about status disclosure.

Published
05 April 2012
From
Chelsea Now
Relationships and feelings
KENYA: Better training needed for counsellors of HIV-discordant couples

The Kenyan government has issued guidelines on counselling for HIV-discordant couples, but many counsellors in smaller, rural health centres remain untrained.

Published
05 April 2012
From
IRIN Plus News
Infectiousness and treatment as prevention
Understanding Risk: A Conversation

Editor Bob Leahy interviews CATIE’s James Wilton about the tricky topic of communicating risk in the age of undetectable viral load.

Published
22 March 2012
From
PositiveLite
Chinese parents worry about sex education booklet

The direct description of sexual intercourse in China's first sex education textbook for primary school students in Beijing has triggered a wave of parental concern.

Published
24 August 2011
From
China Daily
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