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Michael Yoder says “We all live in a world that has become increasingly used to immediate gratification.” And that won’t work when building (HIV) community. -
Competent leader, or just a bitch?
Megan DePutter on overcoming internalized sexism on women-centred committees. -
No, HIV Is NOT about to be cured in three months
From TheBody.com, David Evans of Project Inform dissects the hype and urges caution in interpreting press reports telling us a cure is near. -
Another voice for treatment as prevention
South Africa’s Brian Williams says there is no other way to end the epidemic. -
Women talking about being HIV-positive
Two young women born with HIV make a video about the advances in treatment, having babies and where they are today. -
The first anal condom begins clinical trial in Boston
Insert and play. New fangled condoms in development place the bottom on top. -
Aidsmap.com reports about 10% of gay men taking antiretroviral treatment have low levels of HIV detectable in their semen, according to new research. Whether or not this level of HIV in semen is associated with transmission is unknown. -
Is HIV transmission possible when viral load in the blood is undetectable?
From CATIE, HIV viral load, HIV treatment and sexual HIV transmission -
Gaga inspires a pop culture romp
Bob Leahy reviews “Of A Monstrous Child: A Gaga Musical” playing at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, Toronto until May 26 -
On the anniversary of my being “sober”
Josh Kruger looks back on the day he decided he was finally done with drinking - and asks why we do it. -
Jack Frost is back from a Califiornia vacation. Here’s his trip report -
Call for action on treatment as prevention
Bob Leahy endorses a call for national action, following a new study that reinforces the effect of antiretroviral treatment on prevention of HIV. -
PrEP – What have I done to deserve this? (Part 3 of 3)
Guest Marc-André LeBlanc is a negative gay man who is taking an antiretroviral drug, Truvada, as pre exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). In the last of three episodes he recounts what it’s like to be taking the pills daily – and how he feels about that. -
Candlelight memorial in British Columbia
Vancouver International AIDS Candlelight Memorial on Sunday May 19, 2013 beginning at 7:30pm in Alexandra Park at the Gazebo/Band Stand. -
HIV testing to become more widespread in Canada?
CATIE summarizes a new PHAC testing guide that includes recommendations to promote routine HIV testing -
Aidsmap.com reports consistent decline in partner numbers in US gay men in last decade, but no change in condom use -
It’s back to the basics for this winning New Zealand HIV prevention campaign which stresses condom use and tells us why with sexy pictures and videos. -
Riding on a wave of good Karma
Wayne Bristow: “I made many bad choices in my life and tasted the bad Karma on those occasions, so yes, the good Karma is working for me now.” -
Getting back on the horse again
Brian Finch is back on the online dating scene again. Here's his blow by blow account.. -
Thirteen reasons why I made ‘The Key’
Guest Magpie Suddenly made a music video supporting negative guys taking PrEP to prevent HIV, with a powerful message about stigma: “Taking Truvada as PrEP doesn’t make someone a whore.” Here is the video and Magpie’s explanation of why he made it. -
Editor Bob Leahy talks to Tim Dean about his controversial book “Unlimited Intimacy: Reflections on the Subculture of Barebacking” – and about what makes barebackers tick. -
From TheBody.com comes the testimony of ten people living with HIV who share their stories about their own success in achieving viral load suppression. -
Mark S. King: “In this special Mother’s Day episode of my ongoing video series “My Fabulous Disease,” I sat Mom down to find out things I’ve never asked before. What did she really feel when she found out I was positive?” -
An end in sight? CATIE on where cure research stands today. -
What am I gonna do when I’m too old to work?
On the eve of his college reunion Matt Levine looks back on his life achievements – and finds them lacking. But, he says, life has treated him very well nevertheless. -
The other side of love (Part two)
Dave R writes… in the second part of a report concerning same sex abuse, about how it works, why it happens and what to look out for. What should we as a community be doing to help and how can we look out for our friends? -
Olivia Kijewski and assumptions straight couples make that their relationship will be monogamous, and why it may be different for gays -
Guest Jason McDonald says “there needs to be a new call to action, one in which the new ways of the internet and the social media expertise of the young are merged with the proven, effective methods of prevention." -
![PrEP – How did I end up here? [Part 2]](http://www.positivelite.com/cache/com_zoo/images/len4_6ed4f05d9029ec1479d29a28e7ae0c50.jpg "PrEP – How did I end up here? [Part 2]")
PrEP – How did I end up here? [Part 2]
Guest Marc-André LeBlanc: “as a smart, responsible, well-informed, sexually active gay man with good self-efficacy and good access to healthcare and accurate information, I’ve come to the conclusion that PrEP makes sense for me at this point in my life.” -
When is it “too much:” do gays have a problem with unpleasant facts?
Josh Kruger looks at depression – his own - and how mental health issues play out in the LGBT community.
