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? 

HIM Event Calendars

The guys at HIM are back at it providing a jam packed calendar of events for 2013! 

HIM at the Health Show!

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.

Love your Liver

In the discussion around gay men's health, a lot of time is devoted to telling guys where they can and can't stick their dicks.  

Getting Rid of Ringworm

Most guys like to talk about their successes when it comes to their body or body image.  

Finding a Doctor

Want to take better care of yourself?  One easy way to improve your physical health is to have a primary care provider or 'family doctor'

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?

Clinic Holiday Hours

The HIM Sexual Health Clinics willl be closed on Good Friday (April 6th) and Easter Monday (April 9th).  The HIM Sexual Health Centre on Davie will be open during its regular hours (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM) on Saturday (April 7th).

Community Consultation Briefing & Report

On February 4, 2010, the Ministry of Health Services provided funds to support STOP HIV/AIDS, a pilot project to expand HIV testing, treatment, and support services to clinically eligible individuals in British Columbia

HUSTLE at HIM!

Please welcome the newest addition to the HIM family: HUSTLE Men on the Move!

Learning to Love Female Condoms

The female condom doesn't sound very sexy

HIM on the Drive

Want to get a STI or HIV test…?

Trans PULSE

"Imagine being rushed to the hospital for a life-threatening illness or accident, and being turned away for being trans

Kink Safety

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

Panel Recommends HPV Vaccine for Boys

"Boys should be vaccinated against HPV"

November and December at HIM

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

Have a Healthy Pride

What are you doing this weekend?

Why is HIM so Sexy?

Health Initiative for Men is no stranger to using attention grabbing images

Hottest at the Start (content safe for work)

Hottest at the Start (explicit content)

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.

GET TESTED: Health Initiative for Men Fans Create New YouTube Video

Do you remember the days when you had to wait an entire week for your HIV test result?

Tips to Reduce Risk of Infection

The new work being done in the world of sex research tells us that we need to do more than just hand out condoms to prevent the spread of HIV and other STI’s.

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.

Free Condoms!

Personal Strategic Advisors

Do you feel like you're bogged down or having difficulty with some aspects of your life?

Too Much of A Good Thing Can Make You Sick

The ‘good thing’ in this case being oral sex.  Yes boys, a new research finding has officially stated that giving too much head is more likely to cause throat cancer than smoking!

Robot Love

Here’s a hilarious and verbally pornographic, yet painfully realistic negotiation a lot of us gay men are unfortunately too familiar with.

The Benefits of Sex

I think we can all agree that sex is fun. You might think of simple pleasure, erotic relief, or intimacy with your partner when you fantasize about dancing the horizontal mambo.

A Discussion of HIV Health Services

"What's happening with HIV health services?"

Rapid Testing at St. Paul\'s Hospital

If you have just found out you have HIV or are having difficulty finding a doctor who is familiar with treating HIV infection, please visit the IDC, where HIV/AIDS care services are available.

Learning Sexual Health Tips from REAL Professionals

Porn Stars Brent Corrigan and Matthew Rush have put their own spin on how to properly put on a condom.  

A Thing or Two About HIV Research-January

Totally Outright

Want to meet other young, fun, smart guys? Want to know how to be a better friend, lover, boyfriend? Then visit http://www.outright.ca/ and apply for the Totally Outright leadership course.

Sexual Assault - More Common than You Think

Life Cycle of the Penis

Getting In Touch With Your Penis

 

Being gay, we love penis(es).

Gays and Straights have differing health needs

When it comes to health, gay men and straight men are the same - NOT

Lots of STI Info

When the guys at HIM developed their Do the Math: Calculate Your Risk campaign, they put together a Spectrum of STIs

Viagra and STIs

Do the Math: Calculate Your Risk

Questions arising about toxicity of water-based lubes

Quebec introduces anti-homophobia policy

Quebec has introduced a province-wide policy against homophobia. 

Disclose Yourself: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Serosorting

Picture this:  You've just finished an intense workout at the gym and all pumped up. You head to the steam room and encounter the hot guy who was eyeing you off as you were undressing in the locker room

Circumcision and HIV transmission

Is circumcision effective against the spread of HIV?  Two recent studies provide contradictory results.  One study of about 2,000 gay men in Peru

FAQ about oral sex and STIs

Here are some frequently asked questions about oral sex and STIs

 SOURCE: Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.

FAQ about testing

Here are some frequently asked questions about testing:

Source: AIDS Vancouver

How is HIV detected?  What is an HIV test?

Condom Tips

Some Stats and facts about testing

Gay men continue to be one of the populations most affected by HIV in Canada and in 2008 gay men represented 62% of all new HIV diagnoses in Vancouver. Despite a high HIV testing rate among gay men in BC, there continues to be a need to focus on promoting HIV testing and reducing barriers in accessing service.

Got me a Rapid test, I did.

Just got an HIV test last Thursday.  It had been over 10 years since my last test- truthfully I can't even remember when it was.  Like many gay men I measured my sense of sexual self-worth by the amount of sex I got. 

Viagra

Look Out Below! (Testicular Health)

LTR Lowdown

Over the long term, the challenge is to not take your loving partner for granted or get sloppy in your comportment.

Fit to be tied (Testicular Torsion)

Could you imagine waking up with your nuts tied in a knot? It could happen! ...well almost. Your nuts are suspended by spermatic cords within your sack (not a big revelation if you’ve ever played with your balls).

Sex and Hep C (Q&A)

Tell me about the liver and hepatitis.

The liver is the largest gland in the body. It plays a vital role in digestion, blood clotting, and energy storage.

Poz guys talk to Frank about sex and hepatitis C

Boosting Sexual Desire

The sex doesn’t need to suffer just because you’ve been together forever. Dips in sexual activity are normal but, left unchecked, can lead to relationship problems. Consider the following eight tips:

411 on the Internet Date

Here’s some tips to avoid disaster and disappointment when you’re dating and hooking up online.