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Attempts to criminalise chemsex users are making the queer scene less safe than ever

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GAY TIMES finds that up to 1000 people have died of possible chemsex-related harms in the past decade, so why are police attending callouts instead of ambulances? WORDS BY SOPHIE WILKINSON HEADER DESIGN BY JACK ROWE “Somebody overdoses, so they call for an ambulance, but the police turn up first,” Patriic Gayle says from across the table at the London HQ of the Gay Men’s Health Collective (GMHC), where he is Project Lead. We’re right next to stacks of condoms, lube, gloves, salt tablets and needles, neatly contained in cardboard…

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Scientists eliminate HIV from cells in lab, sparking new hopes for a cure

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Scientists have successfully eliminated the HIV virus from cells in a laboratory, sparking new hopes for a potential cure. The Nobel Prize-winning gene-editing tool, known as Crispr-Cas, works in the same way as a pair of scissors (though at a molecular level) to cut away “bad” bits of DNA. Researchers are hopeful that this type of technology could one day be used to eradicate the virus from a human body in its entirety, though there is still a lot more work to be done before this is a realistic possibility.…

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Sadiq Khan on how the new Overground line honours LGBTQ+ history

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Sadiq Khan is “hoping” that naming one of the London Overground lines Mildmay will encourage people to learn more about the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The Mayor of London announced on 15 February that, for the first time ever, each of the capital’s six Overground lines will soon be represented by a new name and colour. Each seeks to celebrate the city’s diverse culture and history, with the Mildmay honouring the Shoreditch-based hospital of the same name. During the 1980s, it played a pivotal role in helping patients during the earliest stages…

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Meet the campaigner at the forefront of HIV/AIDS activism since the 1980s

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Since co-founding the Manchester AIDS Line in 1985, Paul Fairweather has continued to be a fearless advocate for people living with HIV. WORDS BY CONOR CLARK HEADER BY ANISA CLEAVER When the first cases of HIV were identified in the 1980s, virtually nothing was known about the virus except that it was fatal for those who contracted it. Initially referred to as Gay Related Immune Deficiency (GRID), gay and bisexual men in particular faced unparalleled levels of stigma in society because of the way HIV disproportionately affected them – something…

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‘LGBTQ+ people have to remember that our rights can be rolled back’

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Philip Baldwin speaks with Ray Collins, Lord Collins of Highbury, about the importance of LGBTQIA+ History Month, the “extremely worrying” conservative rhetoric and the importance of ‘working together in solidarity’. WORDS BY PHILIP BALDWIN February is LGBTQIA+ History Month. It was an honour to speak to Ray Collins, Lord Collins of Highbury, to discuss what the month means to him and some of the areas he thinks are important. Ray has been a member of the House of Lords since 2011. He has been a vocal supporter of LGBTQIA+ rights…

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Getting tested for HIV? 5 FAQs answered by an expert

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Getting tested for HIV can feel intimidating, so GAY TIMES worked with National AIDS Trust to answer five FAQs about the process. WORDS BY CONOR CLARK HEADER IMAGE BY ANISA CLEAVER SPECIAL THANKS TO NATIONAL AIDS TRUST As the UK moves towards its goal of ending new cases of HIV by 2030, testing continues to be one of the most important ways of making this ambition a reality. Once someone knows their HIV status, it then becomes possible to adapt to it – regardless of the result. However, rates of people…

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Why is Germany so low on PrEP and will HIV infections now rise?

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A severe shortage of HIV prevention drugs in Germany has sparked fears of a spike in infections over coming months, with doctors urging government to step in and keep tens of thousands safe. Almost 90% of Germany’s doctor surgeries and pharmacies are affected by the shortages of PrEP pills, according to a survey by dagnä, an association of HIV specialists. The shortfall could drag on until April, prompting experts to suggest alternate solutions – be it lower dosage or new drug supplies – to keep people safe. Here’s what you…

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The changing demographics around HIV and ending new diagnoses

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Philip Baldwin reflects on ‘exciting’ advances in HIV/AIDS medicine and how the UK can achieve its goal of ending new cases of HIV by 2030. WORDS BY PHILIP BALDWIN I was diagnosed with HIV on 18 January 2010, 14 years ago. I was one of 6,000 people diagnosed that year, the majority gay or bi men. In 2023, 3,805 people were diagnosed, the majority within the straight community. This shift in the changing pattern of HIV diagnoses happened several years ago. While gay and bi men are still more impacted…

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PrEP: What is the HIV prevention drug and how effective is it?

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PrEP has been hailed by sexual health experts as crucial in bringing the HIV epidemic to an end, but studies show that only 20 per cent of the British public even know it exists.  WORDS BY CONOR CLARK HEADER BY ANISA CLEAVER Taking PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of getting HIV, but knowledge about it among the British public remains scarce. In fact, just 20 per cent of people in the UK know it exists, according to research conducted by YouGov on…

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To end new HIV cases in the UK by 2030, these things still need to happen

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As we get another year closer to 2030, this is what still needs to happen to reach the goal of ending new HIV cases in the UK. WORDS BY RICHARD ANGELL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST HEADER IMAGE BY ANISA CLEAVER 2024 is a big one for me as I – unbelievably – turn 40 at the start of the year. But it’s an even bigger one for us at Terrence Higgins Trust with the clock ticking down at pace on the life-changing goal of ending new HIV cases in…

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