Please see below a listing of all the articles from The Rainbow Project
31 July, 2007 - 20:32
This downloadable document covers info on various sexually transmitted diseases. These include Candida, Chlamydia, Crabs, Gonorrhoea, Herpes, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, HIV, NSU (Non specific urethritis), Scabies, Warts, Syphilis...
31 July, 2007 - 20:15
The information provided in this article is not designed for men in relationships who are HIV positive. Men who are HIV positive and in a relationship who want to have sex without condoms should get individual advice from their HIV medical consultant on the possible health implications particularly with regard to possible re-infection with a possibly different drug-resistant strain of HIV.
31 July, 2007 - 20:07
PEP is a course of HIV medication which you can take if you have been at risk of HIV infection. The course of HIV medication lasts about 28 days and, if taken within 72 hours of putting yourself at risk, may be able to prevent you from becoming infected with HIV. PEP stands for Post Exposure Prophylaxis – in other words it is a form of protection (against HIV) that you can take after you have taken a risk or had a condom break on you.
31 July, 2007 - 20:01
Self harm is when someone deliberately injures themselves. They may cut themselves to draw blood, take too many tablets or bang their head against a wall. A person who self harms rarely does so because they want to die, but instead finds that hurting themselves is a way of coping with painful feelings. The person usually knows that this behaviour is not good for them but they have difficulty finding other ways to cope or express their emotions.
31 July, 2007 - 19:56
The oppression and negativity shown by society towards gay and bisexual men affects the way we see ourselves and can cause a low or negative self-image and self-esteem. Low self-esteem can lead some men into exploitive relationships, risky sexual behaviour, alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorders and other mental health difficulties. In this article we give you some tips on how to improve your self-esteem.
