Blog Archive

Syphilis Cases on the Rise: Get Tested

While a lot of emphasis goes into getting tested for HIV, people may not be routinely tested for all STIs including Syphilis.

Expanded Health Centre and Services for Gay Men on the Drive

We are pleased to announce the opening of our expanded HIM On the Drive Health Centre on Monday, February 18^th.

Winter Pride!

Going to WinterPride at Whistler this year?

PrEP - Cautious Optimism

Read HIM’s position paper on PrEP.

Recently the US Food and Drug Administration approved Truvada

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Position Paper (updated)

In August of 2010, the HIM Board of Directors approved the organization's first position paper. The subject: Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP). Download your copy here.

Talking about Viral Load

If you were around last summer or at Pride, you probably saw the Hottest at the Start campaign – how could you not?

Learning to Love Female Condoms

The female condom doesn't sound very sexy

Kink Safety

Everyone has limits, and just because you may not have found them yet, doesn't mean that you should be reckless

New HIV and STI Resource Launch!

With the resources for sexual health on the internet being numerous, its hard to know where to go.

Gonorrhea gets tougher

When I think back to sex ed in highschool I remember a few things

Primed: The Back Pocket Guide for Transmen

While HIM would love to be the ultimate source for all gay men's health information,

Disposable Condom Dispensers: New Tools to Cover your Tool!

Remember a few years ago when HIM started giving out free condoms at the best gay clubs in town

Hottest (the video)

This summer HIM committed to educating gay guys about Acute HIV

Hottest at the Start (content safe for work)

Hottest at the Start (explicit content)

Thank You Dogwood Monarchist Society!

The Dogwood Monarchist Society has for forty years now devoted thousands of hours and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to various local charities

Condom Conundrum

A recent article in Xtra West falsely suggests that Durex Sensi-Creme condoms are inferior. The author states this based on the fact that Durex Sensi-Creme has not been tested by the Consumer Reports organization in the United States.

Wisdom from Gays

I first started working at HIM doing condom packing, distribution, and outreach. It was great to meet a bunch of new gay guys and talk to them about condoms, sex, and anything else they wanted to talk about.