When you are an HIV-infected person, seeking love may feel frightening and may also make you feel inferior, but you can believe that even if you are HIV positive, you can still have love and meet your “soulmate.” Through treatment, you can live a long and normal life while protecting your partner. The following 10…

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that can severely weaken the human immune system. In the late stage of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, the patient’s immune system faces severe challenges. The HIV virus specifically attacks CD4 cells in the immune system, also known as T cells, which are a key line of defense…

Review of Harry Lighton’s film Pillion – a sentimental education with a stunning gay Alexander Skarsgård For his first feature film, director Harry Lighton hits hard with Pillion. The pitch is undeniably very appealing for any gay person as it announces the meeting of a shy young man who will experience his first great story…

Celebrating his debut feature, director Harry Lighton doesn’t just dip a toe into cinema waters—he plunges headfirst with Pillion, an intoxicating exploration that grabbed me from the very first scene. If you’re part of the gay community, or even just a sucker for compelling love stories, this film’s premise alone sparks curiosity: a shy young…

Winter Is Not The Death Of Summer But The Birth Of Spring (Thai Series) – A Poignant Journey Through Seasons of Life Introduction “Winter Is Not The Death Of Summer But The Birth Of Spring” (Thai title: ฤดูหนาวไม่ใช่ความตายของฤดูร้อนแต่คือการเกิดของฤดูใบไม้ผลิ) is a captivating Thai drama series that triumphs in blending emotional storytelling with evocative symbolism. Spanning a…

When Simon Gamache announced yesterday that he was stepping down as Executive Director of Pride Montréal, my heart sank a little—yet I couldn’t help but feel a surge of admiration. Leading such a vibrant, sprawling organization for four intense years is no small feat. Especially given the stormy summer the group weathered, tangled in the…

I recently rewatched “Stories of Legends” and was amazed at what a genius Peter Chan is. Through his gender-crossing script, he effortlessly connected the hearts of both gays and straight people. What’s rare is that neither side felt offended. Leslie Cheung’s classic line in the film: “Male or female, I only know that I like you.” is particularly powerful….

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…