Popular News Stories
Arts and Entertainment Section
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Mark S. King on how the Denver Principles changed HIV/AIDS — and healthcare — forever. Plus a nod to the work of PositiveLite.com’s own David Phillips. -
Relentlessly speaking about music – May 2013 edition
DJ Relentless on what’s hot and what’s not this month, musically speaking. -
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.
Activism Section
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Bob Leahy catches up with long term Hep C and HIV survivor Barry Haarde to ask him questions about his second bike ride across North America in this freewheeling interview. -
Bob Leahy and the irreverent magazine by and for people living with HIV which brought black humour to the forefront of activism in the 1990s. -
Mark S. King on how the Denver Principles changed HIV/AIDS — and healthcare — forever. Plus a nod to the work of PositiveLite.com’s own David Phillips.
Current Affairs Section
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The immigration and refugee rights of gay men and people living with HIV
Immigration and refugee rights in Canada are under siege and this is impacting people living with HIV. Toronto lawyer and human rights activist El Farouk Khaki, in a video interview, explains why this is so and what we can do about it. -
Harm reduction news: Canada steps backwards?
The Canadian HIV/Aids Legal Network says government bill will impede life-saving health services like safe injection sites, cause more death and disease. -
Megan DePutter on ending the endorsement of sexual violence on Facebook: lessons in social media strategy for activists
Events Section
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The immigration and refugee rights of gay men and people living with HIV
Immigration and refugee rights in Canada are under siege and this is impacting people living with HIV. Toronto lawyer and human rights activist El Farouk Khaki, in a video interview, explains why this is so and what we can do about it. -
Putting barebacking into context
Who barebacks and why? The AIDS Committee of Toronto’s bathhouse counsellor Rahim Thawer provides some answers. -
Ken Monteith reports on Montreal’s Aires Libres 2013
‘Tis the season…to close Ste-Catherine Street in the Village in Montréal to all but pedestrian traffic, suspend reality and a whole lot of pink balls and move everything out onto the street.
Features and Interviews Section
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The immigration and refugee rights of gay men and people living with HIV
Immigration and refugee rights in Canada are under siege and this is impacting people living with HIV. Toronto lawyer and human rights activist El Farouk Khaki, in a video interview, explains why this is so and what we can do about it. -
Putting barebacking into context
Who barebacks and why? The AIDS Committee of Toronto’s bathhouse counsellor Rahim Thawer provides some answers. -
Bob Leahy interviews Jamie Woo, author of the new book Meet Grindr about the smart phone app for gay men that has changed the way some of us cruise.
Health Section
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We talk about barebacking almost entirely in the context of gay and bisexual men, often in the context of behavior that’s seen as ”bad”. But, says Olivia Kijeswski, straight people do it all the time. -
Having sexual problems? Check your meds
Dave R writes: You’re HIV positive but you’ve still got urges, right? Unfortunately you can run into other conditions and their treatments that may slow you down. -
“Testing is a drag - but do it anyway” says BC's Robert Birch. And he does.
International Section
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Bob Leahy catches up with long term Hep C and HIV survivor Barry Haarde to ask him questions about his second bike ride across North America in this freewheeling interview.
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Bob Leahy and the irreverent magazine by and for people living with HIV which brought black humour to the forefront of activism in the 1990s.
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This article from aidsmap.com reviews how close, or not, we are to a cure for HIV – and warns against over-optimism
Legal Section
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The immigration and refugee rights of gay men and people living with HIV
Immigration and refugee rights in Canada are under siege and this is impacting people living with HIV. Toronto lawyer and human rights activist El Farouk Khaki, in a video interview, explains why this is so and what we can do about it. -
Harm reduction news: Canada steps backwards?
The Canadian HIV/Aids Legal Network says government bill will impede life-saving health services like safe injection sites, cause more death and disease. -
Gay men can now donate blood if they’ve had no gay sex for the past five years
“Changes to MSM deferral policy are an important step forward” says the Canadian AIDS Society
Lifestyle Section
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Bob Leahy catches up with long term Hep C and HIV survivor Barry Haarde to ask him questions about his second bike ride across North America in this freewheeling interview.
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Wayne Bristow has always backed away from keeping pace with new technology. Today he poses the question “am I too dumb for a smartphone?” Turns out the answer is no. -
Brian Finch tries his hand at singing lessons - and hits a snag in the form of a singing teacher with all the charm of Judge Judy.
Living with HIV Section
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Bob Leahy catches up with long term Hep C and HIV survivor Barry Haarde to ask him questions about his second bike ride across North America in this freewheeling interview.
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Bob Leahy and the irreverent magazine by and for people living with HIV which brought black humour to the forefront of activism in the 1990s.
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This article from aidsmap.com reviews how close, or not, we are to a cure for HIV – and warns against over-optimism
Media Section
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Wayne Bristow has always backed away from keeping pace with new technology. Today he poses the question “am I too dumb for a smartphone?” Turns out the answer is no.
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Bob Leahy and the irreverent magazine by and for people living with HIV which brought black humour to the forefront of activism in the 1990s.
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Mark S. King at his funniest. But has fame as a POZ magazine cover girl gone to his head? Read his tongue in cheek answer.
Opinion Pieces Section
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We talk about barebacking almost entirely in the context of gay and bisexual men, often in the context of behavior that’s seen as ”bad”. But, says Olivia Kijeswski, straight people do it all the time.
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Wayne Bristow has always backed away from keeping pace with new technology. Today he poses the question “am I too dumb for a smartphone?” Turns out the answer is no.
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On continuing or discontinuing HIV treatment
Josh Kruger on the decisions we face about whether to take HIV meds – and why he’s questioning his own choices.
Population Specific Section
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We talk about barebacking almost entirely in the context of gay and bisexual men, often in the context of behavior that’s seen as ”bad”. But, says Olivia Kijeswski, straight people do it all the time.
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“Testing is a drag - but do it anyway” says BC's Robert Birch. And he does.
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Bob Leahy and the irreverent magazine by and for people living with HIV which brought black humour to the forefront of activism in the 1990s.
Sex and Sexuality Section
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We talk about barebacking almost entirely in the context of gay and bisexual men, often in the context of behavior that’s seen as ”bad”. But, says Olivia Kijeswski, straight people do it all the time.
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Having sexual problems? Check your meds
Dave R writes: You’re HIV positive but you’ve still got urges, right? Unfortunately you can run into other conditions and their treatments that may slow you down. -
Glad I fell off that apple tree - or grateful for my DNA
Matt Levine with an elequent account of growing up gay and how a troubled family came to accept a son who was HIV-positive.
