"We need to talk..."
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Posted in:
Safe Sex
6th April 2009
Gay male partners need to be able to chat to each other about what's happening in bed, writes Craig Young.
Editorial: The reality of our HIV epidemic
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HIV is surging back through our communities and we now have to improve our game a hell of a lot to overcome it.
"HIV still affects my life, every single day"
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As HIV infection rates reach record high levels in NZ, long-time HIV+ researcher Michael Stevens says "believe me - it still sucks to get this virus."
Young gay men and eating disorders
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Posted in:
Living Well
12th March 2009
Are young straight women the only ones at risk from eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia and related conditions? No.
Extinguishing LGBT Smoking
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"Smoking is a potentially fatal long-term addiction. Why should we let nicotine poisoning continue to eat away at lesbian and gay bodies?"
New blood donor rules specific on gay sex
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Men who have had sex with a man anytime the last 5 years still cannot donate blood, say new guidelines now made official by the NZ Blood Service.
Towards 2010: the NZAF's progress
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Posted in:
HIV
2nd March 2009
In Part 3 of our interview, the NZAF boss explains social marketing and takes stock of progress towards the Foundation's stated goals.
A testing time for Kitten
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Kitten Power writes: "When I strolled up the stairs and into the clinic I was feeling pretty blasé - but as soon as my pen hit the first form it became real."
NZ AIDS Foundation awards human rights leader
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Posted in:
HIV
20th February 2009
The NZAF has announced that a Life Membership will be awarded to Richard Tankersley, a Takatāpui Tane leader and the first Takatāpui Human Rights Commissioner in 2009.
Canada: A ban on organ donations from gay men
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Posted in:
Living Well
17th February 2009
While Britain and New Zealand are debating whether or not to allow conscientious, safe-sex oriented gay men to donate blood, Canada has recently banned gay men from organ donations.
Come on in - the water's fine
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Join our fitness guru at the shallow end of the pool for the real down low on exercising in water, and you don't even need to know how to swim!
NZAF answers: Homophobes, staff and money
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Posted in:
HIV
5th February 2009
NZAF boss Rachael Le Mesurier addresses recurring allegations about employee management, financial reporting and the Wellness Fund.
Facing the HIV "blowout" and the critics
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Posted in:
HIV
26th January 2009
As the HIV diagnosis rate looks set to rise again, the NZAF's boss responds to criticisms of the Foundation and the changes she has instigated.
Editorial: Taking the NZAF to task
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Posted in:
HIV
24th January 2009
With the HIV infection rate amongst gay and bi men predicted to rise again is the NZAF up to the challenge?
Former Dot's bar owner joins NZAF staff
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The former owner of much-missed Ponsonby Road bar Surrender Dorothy - and the alter ego of drag diva Onya Nees - has started work at the NZ AIDS Foundation.