Living With HIV: Talking undetectable

Do you know what viral load is? Do you know what 'HIV-undetectable' means?

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100 Strong Fundraiser for LGBT HERO

The 100 Strong Team are taking on a 16 day challenge to raise funds for LGBT HERO.
LGBTQ+ HangOuts 16/12/2023 - Winter Self Care

LGBTQ+ HangOuts is a Zoom social and support group for LGBTQ+ people to come together and connect with one another in a safe and friendly non-judgmental environment. (1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month - 11 - 12.30pm)
World AIDS Day 2023 Fundraiser

LGBT HERO is about making connections, whether that's with peers, the community or connecting you to services and support that you want or need. This year we are looking to the future and honouring our past with the legacy of the groundbreaking campaigning of GMFA - Gay Men Fighting AIDS.
LGBT HERO launches online shop commemorating GMFA legacy to preserve and promote the fight against HIV and AIDS

The new online shop offers a range of exclusive merchandise featuring vintage GMFA campaigns, allowing supporters to own a piece of HIV history. From stylish t-shirts and cozy hoodies to vibrant mugs, the items showcase the impactful visuals and messages that have defined GMFA's decades-long commitment to sexual health and HIV awareness.

Living With HIV: think of the bigger picture

The video features a bunch of brilliant and brave gay men being open about their HIV status and declaring to the world that they may be living with HIV but it doesn’t stop them living their lives.
Living With HIV: how stigma stops you getting a date

I’d been chatting to a guy from a dating app on and off for a couple of days and the subject of work comes up – now I usually don’t say exactly what I do for a living straight away, because I’m not spending my Sunday afternoon giving personal advice to everyone on Tinder, Grindr, Hornet, Scruff or Twitter (if you don’t think Twitter is a dating app then you’re just not doing it properly) – anyway in this instance I do tell him and we open a can worms…
Watch the 'Living With HIV' video

Here is the the video for our new campaign tackling HIV stigma - Living With HIV
How I made peace with my HIV status

I was asked to talk about my first time having sex after I was diagnosed and what that was like for me. I thought about it and what got me the most was that I couldn’t really remember.
I don’t care if I never have sex with an HIV-negative guy again

I don’t care if I never have sex with an HIV-negative guy ever again. This isn’t meant as some sort of inverted prejudice; I would never be so stupid as to turn someone down because of his HIV status. I just think it needs saying.
STIs in a post-condoms world

Let’s talk about PrEP. Or, let’s talk about how HIV treatment prevents the virus being passed on to sexual partners. When our virus is undetectable it is untransmittable (U=U).
We can finally say it’s not all about condoms

New data released by Public Health England showed that HIV diagnoses across the country had fallen by 18%. Confined to just gay and bisexual men, the drop was 21%; narrow it even further to just gay and bisexual men in London and it was 29%.
I’ve found out I’m HIV-positive. What do I do now?

I have been living with HIV for more than ten years and you might say I am a bit of an HIV old-timer.
Let's be honest about HIV risk

What’s the best way of preventing HIV?
Look back and learn. Look forward and hope.

A year ago I sat in a meeting with officials from Public Health England as they announced that someone with HIV, with prompt access to treatment, had the same life expectancy as someone who was uninfected.

Being non-binary

What does it mean to be non-binary?
HIV advice for gay men

We've all heard the myths! If you're gay men you're bound to become HIV-positive. Right? Wrong!
Mpox (monkeypox) and what you need to know

What is mpox (monkeypox)? What are the symptoms? Can I get the vaccine? Your questions answered.
"The Gay Community is Racist"

The question is: are we really that shocked to learn that Britain’s gay scene is so racist?
How risky is having sex without condoms?

Most gay and bisexual men who have HIV caught it from having penetrative sex without a condom.
Transgender: Back to Basics

Let's get back to basics. Want to know the difference between gender identity and gender expression? Get confused between sex and gender? This page is for you!
Safe Sex and STIs - a guide for lesbians

Think lesbians aren't at risk of STIs? Think again.
What is asexuality?

Understanding asexuality and dispelling the myths and misconceptions about it.
What are romantic orientations?

Our crash course on romantic orientations.
A modern guy's guide to cruising

Perhaps surprisingly, the proud tradition of cruising is still going strong. Wherever you are in the UK, you’re not going to be too far from a spot where you’ll easily find other men who want to hook up with men. There are plenty of apps and websites dedicated to helping you out if you want to have sex in a public place.