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The surprising history of London's dedicated HIV hospital | Save Mildmay

The surprising history of London's dedicated HIV hospital | Save Mildmay

From cholera, to HIV, to coronavirus - the story of Mildmay Hospital is unique. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2020

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

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Chemsex 2020 - High and Housebound?

Chemsex 2020 - High and Housebound?

What does chemsex look like in 2020? Has lockdown changed our habits? Read more

Published: 4th May, 2020

Updated: 6th May, 2020

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

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STIs on the rise: what can we do about it?

STIs on the rise: what can we do about it?

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise in England. A recent report conducted by HIV prevention charity Terrence Higgins Trust and British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) found that new STI diagnoses have risen by 5% from 2017 to 2018. Read more

Published: 21st February, 2020

Updated: 22nd February, 2020

Author: Liam Murphy

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Revenge porn and the impact on your health

Revenge porn and the impact on your health

We surveyed over 200 people and 46% said that they have had a private sexual photo shared of them without their consent. We take a look into how, why and where private images have been leaked and the impact it can have. Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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HIV stigma: what's the problem?

HIV stigma: what's the problem?

For the past five years, FS has surveyed its readers about HIV stigma. Much has changed in that time, including game-changing medical breakthroughs around HIV treatment and HIV prevention, yet one thing remains relatively constant. Read more

Published: 29th November, 2018

Updated: 31st January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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HIV Stripped Bare 2018: Meet the models

HIV Stripped Bare 2018: Meet the models

Meet the models. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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PrEP: The battle against stigma

PrEP: The battle against stigma

FS asked 756 gay and bisexual men for their thoughts on PrEP. The results show a rift between the opinions of those who are taking PrEP and those who oppose it. Read more

Published: 23rd October, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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Fetish and the gay scene

Fetish and the gay scene

HAS FETISH GONE MAINSTREAM? Read more

Published: 24th August, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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Sex and the summer holiday

Sex and the summer holiday

So what’s the recipe for the perfect summer holiday? To find out, FS Magazine surveyed over 300 readers, asking about your favourite destinations, as well as your best (and worst) holiday sex. Read more

Published: 28th June, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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Infidelity and the gay community: Do gay men struggle to be faithful?

Infidelity and the gay community: Do gay men struggle to be faithful?

Has a boyfriend ever cheated on you? Have you ever cheated? If either answer (or both) is “yes” then you’re in the majority. Read more

Published: 12th February, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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Cheating and the risk of STIs

Cheating and the risk of STIs

As well as broken hearts and emotional turmoil, a cheating partner can bring home STIs. Read more

Published: 12th February, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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HIV Stripped Bare - Part 4

HIV Stripped Bare - Part 4

Back in 2014, FS brought a group of gay men living with HIV together in a bid to fight HIV stigma. How does getting naked fight stigma we hear you say? When we started this project, many of the founding models told us that the stigma associated with the virus led them to feel unattractive, less confident, and ‘not sexy’ anymore. Read more

Published: 7th December, 2017

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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HIV Stripped Bare - a serodifferent relationship

HIV Stripped Bare - a serodifferent relationship

Luca and Ivan have been together for five months. Luca is HIV-positive and Ivan is HIV-negative, and Ivan came along to the photo shoot to support his boyfriend. Read more

Published: 6th December, 2017

Updated: 14th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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HIV Stripped Bare - Rewind

HIV Stripped Bare - Rewind

To celebrate 15 years of FS we are reintroducing you to some of the stars from previous HIV Stripped Bare issues. These men led the way in tacking HIV stigma in a unique and sexy way and for that we want to celebrate 15 years of FS with them. Read more

Published: 6th December, 2017

Updated: 14th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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What makes a good top and a good bottom?

What makes a good top and a good bottom?

FS surveyed over 240 gay men to ask something very important. Something that affects every gay man. Something that’s so integral to our way of life it can impact relationships, change friendships and perhaps bring us closer to spiritual enlightenment. We asked: what makes a good bottom and what makes a good top? Read more

Published: 5th December, 2017

Updated: 14th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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Consent and the gay community

Consent and the gay community

Does the gay community have an issue with consent? Read more

Published: 18th October, 2017

Updated: 14th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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Consent: the unspoken problem on the chemsex scene

Consent: the unspoken problem on the chemsex scene

“It’s hard because you totally blame yourself, you totally think that it’s your fault. You think that you shouldn’t have gone home with this guy, you shouldn’t have been in that club, you shouldn’t have taken something. It all seems valid in your own head but at the end of the day, it’s not your fault.” Simon, 33. Read more

Published: 18th October, 2017

Updated: 14th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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Gay Sex Uncovered

Gay Sex Uncovered

What would life be without risk? If we didn’t push boundaries or challenge ourselves, it’d be a world of beige walls, sensible shoes, and bland food. Read more

Published: 16th August, 2017

Updated: 14th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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Updated: 15th November, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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