Traditional Healers & HIV
In most rural areas in South Africa, traditional healers are the preferred and most accessible healthcare providers. A clear distinction needs to be made between... Read More
A health resource for
men who have sex with men
HIV
Mixed but matched
If you’re a man who has sex with men (MSM), you may be familiar with the concept of ‘forbidden love.’ This is how intimate relationships... Read More
Living positively with Wade Schaerer
Born and bred in Johannesburg, Wade Schaerer, was 25 years old when he contracted HIV. Wade admits he didn’t think it would ever happen to... Read More
Understanding HIV
When someone becomes HIV positive, he has been infected by a particular virus. It does not mean that he is sick. The HI virus will... Read More
HIV Self-Testing 101
Taking control of your own health is in your hands, literally. Thanks to HIV self-testing kits, knowing your status has never been easier. Test for... Read More
12 MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT PrEP: Information for gay and bisexual men
PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. It is a daily drug that can be taken by people who don’t have HIV to prevent them from being... Read More
Antiretroviral Treatment
Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs are pills used to control HIV. Adherence to your HIV treatment means taking your ARV pills correctly, at the right time and... Read More
Disclosure
Whether Or Not To Disclose This is a difficult decision to make because disclosure (telling others about your HIV status) can have significant consequences. Consider the... Read More
Mary Unfaithful: Keeping HIV out of the affair
Poems, plays, songs, movies and series explore a subject that never seems to go out of fashion because it’s been a sticky topic throughout history:... Read More
