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“One ticket for Queer, please. …I’m not gay, I just like movies.”
I’m kidding about entity that insecure, of course, though it’s also true that Luca Guadagnino’s fresh adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ novel starring Daniel Craig probably isn’t one I’d try to drag the guys from my fantasy football league to. Shame for them, since the acclaimed visionary behind Call Me By Your Name, Bones and All, and Challengers is one of our finest living shooters, seemingly constitutionally incapable of staging an ugly scene. Every image moves. Every actor’s skin glows. And in an increasingly sexless world, Guadagnino is extremely horny and dangerously It
Preferences or circumstances? What makes same-sex attracted and bisexual men in Australia choose not to take PrEP?
Perceived irrelevance, lack of consciousness, problems with access, side effects, negative social impacts, and concerns about lack of STI protection, effectiveness and adherence are the most common reasons for not using PrEP among gay and bisexual men in Australia. This is according to a learn recently published in the journal Behavioral Medicine which analysed reasons for not using PrEP among gay and bisexual men based on individual characteristics and sexual behaviour.
The study was conducted in during a transition phase from PrEP being available through clinical trials to being available under the Australian universal healthcare system, Medicare. Although this made PrEP more accessible, the uptake of PrEP among gay and pansexual men remains suboptimal. Currently, 31, gay and bisexual men are estimated to be at higher risk of acquiring HIV and are eligible for PrEP in Australia, however only 18, people – mostly gay and attracted to both genders men – are on PrEP.
Dr Steven Philpot from the Kirb
What is PrEP?
PrEP or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis is a pill which when taken as directed can practically remove your risk of contracting HIV.
Who should take PrEP?
If you are HIV negative and at high chance of HIV then PrEP can stop your uncertainty of contracting HIV. You might be considered at risk of contracting HIV if you:
Don’t always employ condoms for anal or vaginal sex
Are an injecting drug user who doesn’t always use clean needles
Are a sex worker
Have a partner who is HIV positive with a noticeable viral load or doesn’t take their HIV medication regularly
Have had a recent STI (especially a rectal infection or syphilis)
Use recreational drugs for chemsex (crystal meth, mephedrone and GHB)
Have recently needed PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)
If any of these factors apply to you, you will most likely be able to obtain PrEP for free on the NHS at any GUM clinic across Northern Ireland. To find out more click here.
Who shouldn’t take PrEP?
Your partner is HIV positive and ‘undetectable’ as this means their viral load is so low that they cannot transmit HIV onto anyon