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Christopher Banks asks: “How do you feel about cuddle buddies, and where do your boundaries lie when it comes to expressing non-sexual physical affection with other men?”

Guest Kevin Donaldson has been diagnosed with HIV since 2003. Since then, he has been through the wars with his partner, also positive. Here he describes his partner’s tumultuous journey and the quiet life they both now lead.

Evan Howard is using a biohazard tattoo on his chest as a means of expressing his poz identity and solidarity with the HIV community, blogging about the reaction he receives as he goes.

Michael Yoder says “We all live in a world that has become increasingly used to immediate gratification.” And that won’t work when building (HIV) community.

Megan DePutter on overcoming internalized sexism on women-centred committees.

From TheBody.com, David Evans of Project Inform dissects the hype and urges caution in interpreting press reports telling us a cure is near.

South Africa’s Brian Williams says there is no other way to end the epidemic.

Two young women born with HIV make a video about the advances in treatment, having babies and where they are today.

Insert and play. New fangled condoms in development place the bottom on top.

Aidsmap.com reports about 10% of gay men taking antiretroviral treatment have low levels of HIV detectable in their semen, according to new research. Whether or not this level of HIV in semen is associated with transmission is unknown.

From CATIE, HIV viral load, HIV treatment and sexual HIV transmission

Bob Leahy reviews “Of A Monstrous Child: A Gaga Musical” playing at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, Toronto until May 26

Josh Kruger looks back on the day he decided he was finally done with drinking - and asks why we do it.

Jack Frost is back from a Califiornia vacation. Here’s his trip report

Bob Leahy endorses a call for national action, following a new study that reinforces the effect of antiretroviral treatment on prevention of HIV.

Guest Marc-André LeBlanc is a negative gay man who is taking an antiretroviral drug, Truvada, as pre exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). In the last of three episodes he recounts what it’s like to be taking the pills daily – and how he feels about that.

Vancouver International AIDS Candlelight Memorial on Sunday May 19, 2013 beginning at 7:30pm in Alexandra Park at the Gazebo/Band Stand.

CATIE summarizes a new PHAC testing guide that includes recommendations to promote routine HIV testing

Aidsmap.com reports consistent decline in partner numbers in US gay men in last decade, but no change in condom use

It’s back to the basics for this winning New Zealand HIV prevention campaign which stresses condom use and tells us why with sexy pictures and videos.

Wayne Bristow: “I made many bad choices in my life and tasted the bad Karma on those occasions, so yes, the good Karma is working for me now.”

Brian Finch is back on the online dating scene again. Here's his blow by blow account..

Guest Magpie Suddenly made a music video supporting negative guys taking PrEP to prevent HIV, with a powerful message about stigma: “Taking Truvada as PrEP doesn’t make someone a whore.” Here is the video and Magpie’s explanation of why he made it.

Editor Bob Leahy talks to Tim Dean about his controversial book “Unlimited Intimacy: Reflections on the Subculture of Barebacking” – and about what makes barebackers tick.

From TheBody.com comes the testimony of ten people living with HIV who share their stories about their own success in achieving viral load suppression.

Mark S. King: “In this special Mother’s Day episode of my ongoing video series “My Fabulous Disease,” I sat Mom down to find out things I’ve never asked before. What did she really feel when she found out I was positive?”

An end in sight? CATIE on where cure research stands today.

On the eve of his college reunion Matt Levine looks back on his life achievements – and finds them lacking. But, he says, life has treated him very well nevertheless.

Dave R writes… in the second part of a report concerning same sex abuse, about how it works, why it happens and what to look out for. What should we as a community be doing to help and how can we look out for our friends?

Olivia Kijewski and assumptions straight couples make that their relationship will be monogamous, and why it may be different for gays