Reinfection occurs when an HIV-positive person becomes infected with a second strain of HIV. This is sometimes called a superinfection . Although this risk is low, it could compromise antiretroviral therapy (ART) if the second infection is resistant to HIV drugs. It is not clear how often reinfection occurs, but it is helpful to consider the two issues…

Director Karim Aïnouz, known for his acclaimed work on Praia do Futuro, returns with Motel Destino, a Brazilian thriller inspired by the classic The Postman Always Rings Twice. The film stars the captivating Iago Xavier in a passionate lead role. Set along the northeastern coast of Brazil, in Ceará, the story follows Heraldo (Iago Xavier),…

1. PrEP is over 99% effective 🚀 When taken consistently, PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) reduces the risk of contracting HIV through sexual activity by more than 99% and reduces the risk of infection by at least 74% for people who inject drugs. It is one of the most powerful tools in the field of HIV prevention….

Giardiasis is a relatively common but often overlooked infection within the gay male community. Although it is not officially categorized as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), it is frequently transmitted during sexual activities, particularly among gay men. It is primarily spread through practices such as oral-anal contact (commonly referred to as rimming) or any intimate…

En zo gebeurt het dat McKellen binnenkort te zien is in Dragged Through Time, Jacobs filmdebuut over duizend jaar LGBTQ+-geschiedenis en het queer-zijn van vandaag. De film, gemaakt door het jongererencollectief Notice Productions, gaat in première tijdens de allereerste Windsor and Eton Pride, deze zomer. In de film speelt McKellen oudoom Peter, een oudere man…

De uitspraak wordt toegejuicht door de Britse regering en anti-transactivisten, en legitimeert het uitsluiten van trans vrouwen van vrouwspecifieke ruimtes zoals opvanghuizen, ziekenhuisafdelingen en sportcompetities. Critici waarschuwen voor bredere discriminatie, vooral op de arbeidsmarkt en in de gezondheidszorg. De zaak ontstond in Schotland, waar de overheid trans vrouwen met een GRC had meegerekend in een…

A feature film by Sophie Dupuis, Solo immerses us in the world of a Montreal drag queen cabaret and pits its main character against two toxic love affairs. It stars Félix Maritaud in what is arguably the most detestable role of his career.  Montreal. Simon (Théodore Pellerin) is a sweet and passionate young man: he spends most…

A mix of offbeat comedy, thriller, and hetero-gay bromance, Marry My Dead Body is a funny cocktail, as likeable as it is effective, from Taiwan.  Ming-Han (Greg Han Hsu) is a handsome, hotheaded cop trying to climb the ranks and always craving action. Definitely over-motivated, he nevertheless has some serious flaws that could harm his career. Sometimes…

Disney Pixar has unveiled its first overtly Christian character in nearly two decades, introduced in the same animated series from which a trans storyline was recently removed. Many see this decision as a clear signal of Disney’s shifting priorities. Coupled with the company’s recent statement that it will scale back its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion…

For every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction. For many Americans, especially those concerned about the White House’s ongoing assaults on free speech, the right to assemble, the arts, LGBTQ+ rights, and trans identity, the urge to respond might be: “I’m going to get into drag.” It’s an exciting way to meet new people…

Canadian singer-songwriter Bells Larsen has announced the cancellation of his upcoming U.S. tour due to new visa regulations under the Trump administration targeting transgender applicants. Larsen, whose second album Blurring Time is set to release on April 25, had initially planned performances in New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other U.S. cities…

A transgender veteran from New York, who tragically took her own life earlier this year, has been identified as Elisa Rae Shupe, a prominent advocate for equality. Shupe made history by securing a landmark court victory that advanced transgender rights in the United States. In a 2015 op-ed for The New York Times, Shupe reflected…