Sexual health Getting tested for STIs? Here’s how! If you have more than one sexual partner, it’s a good idea to get tested regularly - even if you don’t think you need to
Sexual health Talking to a doctor about getting an STI test? Here’s how! Seeing a doctor to get tested is one of the best ways to protect your partners and stop the spread of STIs.
Sexual health Protecting your partners from STIs? Here’s how! We love sex. We don’t love STIs. That’s why good sexual health is part of a good sex life.
Mental wellbeing Wanna get off(line)? It’s time for a digital detox Is your screen time up 34% again this week?
Sexual health What should you do if you’ve missed a dose of PrEP? You hooked up with a couple of guys over the weekend and didn’t use a condom, and you’ve missed your scheduled dose. What now?
Sexual health The other important chat – how to tell someone you’ve been diagnosed with an STI If you’ve already managed to tell your parents you’re into dudes (and even if you haven’t), you can manage this.
Did you know? Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed STI in Australia and doesn’t always show any symptoms Discover more in A future without chlamydia? What’s happening in the world of STI vaccinations
Sexual health You’ve just found out you’ve been exposed to an STI. What now? First of all - thank him! It’s hard to be grateful for bad news, but he’s actually looking out for your health.
Sexual health You[TEST] — Helping you test for HIV in New South Wales For NSW residents, you[TEST] is a free and convenient HIV testing service from the comfort of your own home.
Mental wellbeing Soft reboot: looking after your mental health in a world that has no chill Your mental health is like any other aspect of your health – ongoing maintenance is better than waiting for a crisis before you get help.
Sexual health Same PrEP, new choices: on-demand, periodic or daily Now there are new ways to use PrEP! Whether you want HIV protection for a one-off encounter, full-time coverage or anything in between, there's a…
Mental wellbeing Goodbye 2020: Practical resolutions for a very different year Boys. It’s finally over. We have nothing to add to the general consensus on 2020, except to say ‘Bye, Felicia’. It’s very nice to be…
Sexual health Got a PrEP question? Here’s where to find support How do I use PrEP? Will I get side effects? What happens if I miss a dose? ... Whatever you want to know, half the…
Sexual health This World AIDS Day, remember HIV hasn’t gone away 2020's been a challenging year for everyone. While COVID-19 has dominated much of the attention, HIV and AIDS haven't gone away.
Sexual health Daily or on-demand PrEP? — How to choose what’s best for you On-demand PrEP is equally effective as daily PrEP, making it another appealing choice in the HIV prevention toolkit.
Sexual health Could we crush HIV and STIs if we all got tested right now? If we all got tested right now, we could whack a whopper of a dent in new HIV and STI transmissions Down Under!
Sexual health HIV now — all about U=U: Undetectable = Untransmittable Undetectable=Untransmittable | U=U | An undetectable viral means people living with HIV cannot sexually transmit the virus — even when condoms aren't being used.
Mental wellbeing Understanding yourself – six must-reads for guys who like guys Sometimes, everyone needs a little outside perspective on life.
Sexual health HIV self testing kits now in Australia — discreet results in 15 minutes The first and only regulator-approved HIV self testing kit is now available for use in Australia. Anyone can test for HIV in private with results…
Sexual health Just the tips: storing PrEP, using it safely and more Handy tips for storing your PrEP pills, using them correctly, the colours they come in and what to do in the unlikely event yours split.
Mental wellbeing The LGBT guide to making it through the holidays The holiday season draws near, bringing with it joyous cheer... but if it's less about mistletoe and gingerbread, and more like mistle-woe and ginger-dread, remember,…
Sexual health It started with a kiss: are we passing on gonorrhea in our saliva? Transmitting gonorrhea in saliva? We have a lot of questions — and thankfully, now some answers.
Did you know? PrEP has helped achieve the lowest volume of new HIV transmissions reported in NSW since 1985 Discover more in Wanna compare tools? Here’s how safe sex choices measure up down under
Sexual health Using four great options to prevent HIV: a combination for success The ways guys keep themselves and each other safe from HIV has changed. From using condoms to highly effective preventative medicines, different methods work for…
Sexual health Have we found a new weapon in the fight against gonorrhea? What’s something you can get at the supermarket for a few dollars, which can reduce your risk of acquiring or passing on gonorrhea?
Sexual health PrEP for STIs – Is biomedical STI prevention within our reach? Could there be a pill to prevent STIs? What was once unimaginable as a concept is already fast becoming an unprecedented success when it comes…
Sexual health Now you can find sexual health testing services on Emen8! When it comes to looking after your sexual health, knowing where to go shouldn't be one of the things making life any more challenging.
Sexual health On-demand PrEP – Powerful HIV protection when you decide What if there was a way to achieve powerful HIV protection without having to use medicine every day? Now there is.
Sexual health What would it take to eradicate HIV for good? What would it take to eradicate HIV for everyone? With prevention and treatment strategies already helping to stop the spread of HIV, new Australian research…
Sexual health HIV 101: 2021 edition For almost four decades our communities have been living with the HIV epidemic. In the last few years, there have been some remarkable leaps and…
Sexual health Do guys on PrEP get more STIs? Are guys on PrEP more likely to acquire an STI? We look at the facts and the research predicting that more guys on PrEP would…
Sexual health What’s happening with STIs? STIs are common, opportunistic infections. And it's no secret that STI rates have been increasing in Australia for some time now. But what can we…
Sexual health Everyday People, Everyday PrEP We asked real PrEP users to help you understand how to access PrEP in Australia for HIV prevention.
Sexual health How to buy PrEP – even if you can’t afford it Even though PrEP is now on the PBS, what can you do if you can't afford it? We uncover all of the options whether you…
Sexual health How to buy PrEP online for personal importation Our guide for everything you need to know about buying PrEP online for personal importation.
Sexual health Mycoplasma genitalium – what we know about the newest STI on the block What’s that you say? A new STI? Here’s everything you need to know about Mycoplasma genitalium and how it’s managed to fly under the radar…
Sexual health A future without chlamydia? What’s happening in the world of STI vaccinations Vaccinations for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis – will they ever be a reality? We take a look at what’s happening the world of STI vaccination…
Sexual health Everything you need to know about Syphilis Syphilis is a chronic, curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is caused by bacteria called Treponema pallidum. If left untreated, it can result in serious…
Did you know? When travelling internationally, keep PrEP or HIV treatment medication in your hand luggage with you at all times Discover more in Tickets, money, passport, PrEP! – Travel tips for the intrepid and protected
Food and fitness Five reasons to join a GLBTI sports club and where to find one A range of sports are represented by gay sports clubs including rowing, wrestling, water polo and more
Sexual health Could I still have an STI if my results were all negative? That guy you hooked up with two weeks ago just told you…
Food and fitness ‘Clean eating’ – common sense or crazy talk? Kale, quinoa and coconut oil, oh my! Is clean eating actually good for you (and will it make you hot)? A dietitian spills the tea…
Sexual health Get your nuts out – the easy way to check your balls for testicular cancer For men under 40, knowing how to check your nuts (or someone else's) can help ensure you're equipped to stay healthy.
Sexual health Everything you need to know about Hepatitis outbreaks: vaccinations, treatments and cures Recent outbreaks of hepatitis in Australia have directly affected gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men
Sexual health Let’s talk about testes Testicular cancer is the second most common cancer for young men in Australia. We talk to an expert about causes, symptoms and the most fun…
Sexual health A quick prick does the trick – all about rapid HIV testing Just imagine what you could accomplish with a little prick and 20 minutes... A rapid HIV test, of course! They're fast, free, discreet and convenient,…
Food and fitness How I lost 25kg… and kept it off While I’d always yo-yo’d in my teens, it was the uni diet of bottomless bourbon and cola with 3am toasties that eventually pushed me over…
Sexual health Could it be HIV? Recognising the signs and symptoms of HIV seroconversion illness Serconversion illness is the illness that may occur if your body acquires HIV. Even though symptoms aren't guaranteed, knowing about it could encourage you or…
Sexual health Five tips to follow if you think you might have an STI Using a condom is the best way to reduce the possibility of acquiring STIs. But not all of us use them every time. Whether you…
Sexual health How to get PEP in Brisbane and Queensland – Act fast to prevent HIV Based in Queensland and want to know how to get PEP following a possible exposure to HIV? Here's everything you need to know about when…
Sexual health Four reasons why: Figuring out if PrEP is right for you There's one thing all PrEP users have in common: they've all made the choice to opt in and use it. In a guide to help…
Sexual health How to get PEP in Sydney and New South Wales – Act fast to prevent HIV Based in New South Wales and want to know how to get PEP following a possible exposure to HIV? Here's everything you need to know…
Food and fitness Three quick and healthy snacks to keep you energised on a party weekend Whether you meticulously planned an epic one or suddenly found yourself whisked away in a whirlwind of unexpected entertainment, it's important to look after your…
Sexual health Wanna compare tools? Here’s how safe sex choices measure up down under In a time when biomedical HIV prevention strategies are dominating the social dialogue, we look at the increasingly broad selection of sexual health strategies available…
Did you know? Hepatitis C can now be readily cured with short courses of oral medication in over 90 per cent of people Discover more in Everything you need to know about Hepatitis outbreaks: vaccinations, treatments and cures
Sexual health How to get PEP in Melbourne and Victoria – Act fast to prevent HIV Based in Victoria and want to know how to get PEP following a possible exposure to HIV? Here's everything you need to know about when…
Sexual health How to get PrEP in Perth and Western Australia Based in Perth or Western Australia and want to know how to get PrEP? Here's everything you need to know about finding a GP, PrEP…
Sexual health Why you should get vaccinated against HPV HPV is one of Australia’s most common STIs, and while it usually causes no symptoms and can go away by itself, it can also have…
Sexual health How to get PEP in Darwin and the Northern Territory – Act fast to prevent HIV Based in the Northern Territory and want to know how to get PEP following a possible exposure to HIV? Here's everything you need to know…
Sexual health How to get PrEP in Hobart and Tasmania Based in Hobart or Tasmania and want to know how to get PrEP? Here's everything you need to know about finding a GP, PrEP on…
Sexual health How to get PEP in Perth and Western Australia – Act fast to prevent HIV Based in Western Australia and want to know how to get PEP following a possible exposure to HIV? Here's everything you need to know about…
Sexual health How to get PrEP in Brisbane and Queensland Based in Brisbane or Queensland and want to know how to get PrEP? Here's everything you need to know about finding a GP, PrEP on…
Sexual health How to get PEP in Hobart and Tasmania – Act fast to prevent HIV Based in Tasmania and want to know how to get PEP following a possible exposure to HIV? Here's everything you need to know about when…
Sexual health Eight reasons why you should get an STI test, even if you don’t think you need one Knowing how often, or whether to test at all might be big considerations. Here's how to take charge and stay healthy.
Sexual health How to get PrEP in Darwin and the Northern Territory Based in Darwin or the Northern Territory and want to know how to get PrEP? Here's everything you need to know about finding a GP,…
Sexual health Everything you need to know about Chlamydia Everything you need to know about chlamydia: symptoms, treatment, how to avoid it and how it interacts with HIV.
Sexual health How to get PEP in Adelaide and South Australia – Act fast to prevent HIV Based in South Australia and want to know how to get PEP following a possible exposure to HIV? Here's everything you need to know about…
Sexual health How to get PrEP in Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory Based in Canberra or the Australian Capital Territory and want to know how to get PrEP? Here's everything you need to know about finding a…
Sexual health How to get PEP in Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory – Act fast to prevent HIV Based in the Australian Capital Territory and want to know how to get PEP following a possible exposure to HIV? Here's everything you need to…
Food and fitness How to become a better power bottom at the gym Wanting to be the Duracell Bunny of power bottoms? Here are some key leg and nether region exercises you can pump through at the gym…
Did you know? When travelling internationally, keep PrEP or HIV treatment medication in your hand luggage with you at all times Discover more in Tickets, money, passport, PrEP! – Travel tips for the intrepid and protected
Sexual health How to get PrEP in Melbourne and Victoria Based in Melbourne or Victoria and want to know how to get PrEP? Here's everything you need to know about finding a GP, PrEP on…
Sexual health Antibiotic-resistant ‘super’ gonorrhea. How worried should we be? Here are the facts… Gonorrhea is building resistance to current antibiotics worldwide – what do the recent reports mean?
Food and fitness Functional fitness training and how it enabled Ryan Greasley to become a model Model, personal trainer and fitness author Ryan Greasley shares a functional circuit training exercise plan to try yourself
Sexual health How to get PrEP in Adelaide and South Australia Based in Adelaide or South Australia and want to know how to get PrEP? Here's everything you need to know about finding a GP, PrEP…
Sexual health Australian Opposites Attract study: condomless sex with an undetectable viral load is safe sex Undetectable = Safe
Sexual health How to get PrEP in Sydney and New South Wales Based in Sydney or New South Wales and want to know how to get PrEP? Here's everything you need to know about finding a GP,…
Sexual health UVL 101: Undetectable = Safe People living with HIV who manage an undetectable viral load over time have effectively zero chance of transmitting the virus! And that means Undetectable =…
Food and fitness Flirting with food – seven meals guaranteed to get you laid There's no better way to a man's heart than through his stomach. These tried and tested recipes are a sure-fire way to show off your…
Sexual health An undetectable history – Investigating undetectable HIV: 1981 – today In 2017 we know the use of antiretroviral treatment by someone living with HIV helps them to reach an undetectable viral load - and being…
Sexual health Undetectable = Safe HIV has never been passed on by someone who’s on regular treatment and is undetectable.
Mental wellbeing Isolated identities – growing up same-sex attracted in rural Australia Being same-sex attracted might mean you identify as gay or bisexual, but doesn't necessarily have to. And if you happened to grow up in a…
Mental wellbeing Why Mindfulness is for everyone, according to Ruby Wax’s Sane New World In her book, Sane New World, Ruby Wax asserts there is a way to increase your focus, turn down the noise and tame the mind…
Mental wellbeing Making the invisible, visible: Recognising abuse in relationships between men LGBTI domestic violence has been gaining traction in the media of late, not enough by anyone’s standards. Nonetheless, it should be acknowledged that one of…
Mental wellbeing Facing our fears: What does news of a possible PrEP failure mean? In light of recent reports of a person becoming HIV positive while using PrEP, our community's collective response can inform the future of HIV prevention…
Mental wellbeing An unspoken taboo – We need to talk about our shame of STIs Shame is the intensely painful feeling of being unworthy of love and belonging. We either deny we are feeling it, or refuse to open up…
Did you know? Give your nuts a bit of a feel on a regular basis and if something doesn’t seem right, it’s best to go see a doctor Discover more in Get your nuts out – the easy way to check your balls for testicular cancer
Food and fitness Five of the best YouTube fitness channels for working out at home Who says you have to pay huge amounts for a personal trainer to get the perfect body? Nowadays, all you need is an internet connection…
Sexual health Shooting your load more often could reduce your risk of having prostate cancer Did you know there's a fun, free and sexy way you can significantly reduce your risk of developing the most common cancer that affects men?!
Mental wellbeing Sex, drugs and shame! – Four TED Talks to pique your curiosity Need a fix of something stimulating? Challenging our beliefs on addiction, quantifying our sexuality, destigmatising our history and the future of non-monogamy, and offering a…
Mental wellbeing You’re HIV negative – Should you trust a guy who says he’s on PrEP? What a dilemma — he says he's on PrEP, and you're wondering if it's OK to trust him. Is he telling the truth? And if…
Sexual health Introducing PrEP – the little blue pill making a big impact Can you imagine what it's like to know you're protected against HIV all day, every day? It's already a reality for thousands of guys around…
Sexual health PEP: Protecting you against HIV when you need it Had a possible HIV exposure? Knowing about PEP – Post-Exposure Prophylaxis – and how to get it fast could prevent you or a mate from…
Sexual health Four safe sex myths uncovered “I only sleep with negative guys.” We unpack four common safe sex myths and give you advice on how to minimise your risk and have…
Food and fitness Brunch in Brisbane worth getting out of bed for It’s your weekend. Choosing to stay in bed that little bit longer…
Mental wellbeing Food for thought – four of the most wholesome TED Talks to nourish your mind Feeling like you could do with a good dose of mind-expanding material? Covering the insecurities of being beautiful, the intrinsic connection between mind and body,…
Sexual health We now know more about how hepatitis C is transmitted than we ever did before Following the release of new effective treatments for hepatitis C, researchers and clinicians are now reporting a new understanding of how the virus is transmitted…
Sexual health Everything you need to know about getting tested for HIV and STIs Part of having a healthy sex life involves getting a regular check-up. It’s recommended that guys who sleep with guys...
Sexual health Everything you need to know about Gonorrhea Everything you need to know about Gonorrhea: symptoms, treatment, how to avoid it and how it interacts with HIV.