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Coping With Non-Consensual Sexual Experiences: Insights from Gay, Bisexual, and other Men who have Sex with Men
Coping With Non-Consensual Sexual Experiences: Insights from Gay, Bisexual, and other Men who have Sex with Men In a new study from the University of Ottawa’s Department of Psychology, researchers Raymond McKie, M.Sc. (Ph.D. Candidate), Jeremy Oueis, B.A. (Hons) (Ph.D. Student), and Elke Reissing, Ph.D. took a closer look at the non-consensual sexual experiences of…
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Community Call: Join the MAX Board of Directors
July 2023 Deadline to apply: Friday, September 8, 2023 MAX Ottawa Community Health: Championing the health and wellness of queer and trans guys in the Ottawa region since 2002. MAX offers programming and services that focus on health needs for 2-Spirit, gay, bisexual/pansexual, queer, and other men who have sex with men and transmasculine non-binary…
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Are you into Wax Play?
Hi Kinky friends! Today, I’m excited to talk to you about Wax Play and how to play safely! What is Wax Play? Wax Play is a form of kink considered by some people to spice things up. Are you ready? Have a cool cloth, a first aid kid nearby, a fire extinguisher, and access to…
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Is this about FISTING? OH WOW!
Some people say nothing hits the G-spot quite like a nice hand in the anus. Well, that might be true so let’s go through some rules for a safer F – I – S – T – I – N – G. Rule number one: Communicate. Partners should thoroughly discuss each other’s limits, experiences and skill…
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MPOX Reminder
You may be anxious that there the MPOX pox virus is still circulating BUT don’t worry. It is a virus for which there is a vaccine. Let’s find out what this is all about and remember that, as we navigate this outbreak, our understanding of the virus is still evolving. So, the key thing to…
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Did you say Hepatitis C?
Hello friends, Today we are going to talk about Hepatitis C. As you know, there are different types of hepatitis but today we will talk about hepatitis C virus which is considered as a possible sexually transmitted infection (STI). Yes, yes! You heard us… Hepatitis C can be sexually transmitted even if your doctor does…
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Category is: Herpes
Today we are going to talk to you about herpes which is transmitted by contact (from skin to skin). One simple example is when you kiss your lover on an infected area. Let’s jump into the details and remember that even though we are not doctors, we can still direct you to the resources and…
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Swab-ay away!
Yes! We know that you know that it’s very important to get tested for STBBIs EVEN if you are on PrEP. But did you know that sometimes, if not most of the time, STBBIs do not show symptoms and that blood and urine tests are often not enough? That’s where swabs come in! While urine…
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IT’S NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK!
The National Volunteer Week theme for 2022 is “Empathy in Action”. At MAX, we are LUCKY to have amazing volunteers giving their time and energy to support our mission. Every day, we get to see our volunteers caring for each other and being kind in a world where our community faces challenging obstacles. Empathy is…
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SEX after METH
Lights are dim. Music is loud. Sweat and sex in the air. Naked bodies grinding. Hard cocks. Bottoms up. Fucking for hours. “Clouds” in the sky. But what happens after the parTy? The room is silent. Foul odors plague the nose. Haven’t slept in days. Crystal dick. Will I ever experience that again? I need…
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