Gay Men's Sexual Health Alliance

Gay Men's Sexual Health Alliance We're working across the province to increase access to the health services we need to have the sex we want.

The Gay Men’s Sexual Health Alliance (GMSH) champions the health of 2GBTQ+ men in Ontario. We lead the development of cutting-edge sexual health promotion resources and collaborate with HIV service organizations and other service providers in Ontario to ensure 2GBTQ+ men have the information, supports and services they need to have the sex they want.

On March 3, 1975, a series of events revolving around a “vice ring” in Ottawa would result in a gay man’s su***de, prote...
03/03/2026

On March 3, 1975, a series of events revolving around a “vice ring” in Ottawa would result in a gay man’s su***de, protests and community response.

Michel Gravel was arrested for running a male prostitution service disguised as “nude modelling agencies”, and the personal details of 17 clients were published in newspapers.

Warren Zufelt, one of the named men, called the community group G**s of Ottawa support line in distress, ending his life the next day on March 18 when his name was released.

On March 20, G**s of Ottawa organized marches at the Ottawa Police Service and the Ottawa Journal, later filing a complaint with the Ontario Press Council and meeting with the mayor. They also established a defence fund to help with legal fees for the accused men.

This story comes the Village Legacy Project, which has archival and historical information about Ottawa’s LGBT history. Check it out to learn more!

Here’s a helpful little language interpretation guide that we saw floating around, for those awkward situations you find...
02/24/2026

Here’s a helpful little language interpretation guide that we saw floating around, for those awkward situations you find yourself among straight guys 😳

type shii = period
goat = mother
bet = purr
you cooked = ate
bro = sis
king = queen
LETS GOOO E YASS
bruh = girl
aura = serving cvnt

Testing for s3xual health has never been easier in Ontario thanks to at-home services like .ca 🤩You can get recommendati...
02/20/2026

Testing for s3xual health has never been easier in Ontario thanks to at-home services like .ca 🤩

You can get recommendations, reminders and results all online which means it’s fast, convenient and discreet!

Sometimes it’s hard to take time out of the day to get to the nearest clinic during their hours of operation. Or maybe it’s tough to have a conversation with your regular family doctor about your private life. Whatever the reason may be, try Get A Kit!

They’ve already offered services to tens of thousands of folks across the whole province. Find out more at www.getakit.ca

01/23/2026

✈️ Chemstories Is Cleared for Landing!

Come celebrate the launch of a new Party n’ Play podcast series on February 5th at .bar 🗓️

This new podcast series was created by gay, bis*xual, q***r men, as well as trans and non-binary folks sharing their experiences related to party n’ play / ch3ms3x 🎙️

But more than a podcast, it’s the result of a collaborative investigation into the lived realities of the scene.

Why is it important for people with lived experience to tell their stories in their own words? Too often, people with lived or living experience have been silenced, stigmatized, or spoken about rather than with.

In this series, the community takes control of the narrative — speaking for themselves, asking to be heard, and sharing insights that might just change the way people perceive them.

To celebrate the launch, it felt right to “host” a party. So, on February 5th, come out to .bar between 5 PM – 7 PM to enjoy an after work cocktail, a little nibble and good company.

You’ll also be treated to curated segments of the podcast throughout the event to help spark and stimulate conversation, all hosted by Chemstories’ YYZ host, the effervescent Bradley Hampton-Wallis, with special guest appearances from the Chemstories research team and from the podcast interviewees.

This event is for anyone in the 2SGBTQ+ community who parties themselves, or knows, loves and supports those who do.
• Admission is free.
• Light snacks will be provided.
• Cash bar for alcohol.

If you plan on attending, please RSVP here:
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/tZ6jTGRmrz

We can’t wait to welcome you aboard Chemstories YYZ Flight and remember - there’s no fee to bring an open mind on board. 😉

12/01/2025

“What do you see when you see me? People living with HIV are more than their status.”

December 1 is World AIDS Day 🌎🩸
Here are some facts:

HIV is on the rise. Every four hours, someone in Canada is diagnosed with HIV. The latest data from 2023 shows a 35% increase in new cases and the highest rates of transmission in over a decade.

Everyone has an HIV status.

Whether positive, negative, or unknown, each one of us has an HIV status. Knowing your status is an act of empowerment. It's a way to take control of your health, protect yourself, your partners and your community, and access treatment or prevention options early. HIV is manageable like other chronic conditions.

You wouldn't judge someone with other long-term medical conditions-so why would you judge someone living with HIV?

December 1 is World AIDS Day 🌎❤️ and there are events and vigils happening all weekend across the province. Here’s a non...
11/30/2025

December 1 is World AIDS Day 🌎❤️ and there are events and vigils happening all weekend across the province. Here’s a non-exhaustive roundup of what’s on tomorrow!

See the person, not the status. HIV is manageable, like other chronic conditions. You wouldn’t judge someone with other ...
11/29/2025

See the person, not the status. HIV is manageable, like other chronic conditions. You wouldn’t judge someone with other long-term medical conditions — so why would you judge someone living with HIV?

December 1 is World AIDS Day and wants to change the way we think about HIV in Canada. Today, modern medical treatments can bring the viral load of HIV down to a level that can’t even be detected in a blood test. That means that people can live long and healthy lives and avoid passing on the virus to their partners.

Want to learn more? Check out canfar.com ❤️

11/25/2025

“I went to 43 funerals that year. That’s what life was like then.”

Scottish performer Tilda Swinton joined
for BBC Radio 4 Women’s Hour Studio to talk about her new exhibition in Amsterdam.

During their conversation, Tilda spoke about losing one of her close creative collaborators, filmmaker Derek Jarman, to HIV/AIDS in 1994 and how she went to dozens of funerals that year.
She described the new injectable HIV PrEP medication as “game-changing” and emphasized that HIV is no longer the death-sentence it once was.

You can listen to the full interview on

On November 20 we observe Trans Day of Remembrance to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobi...
11/20/2025

On November 20 we observe Trans Day of Remembrance to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia.

The history of this day comes from the murder of Rita Hester, a Black trans woman who was killed in her apartment in Massachusetts in 1998. The case remains unsolved. Two other Black trans women, Chantelle Pickett, and Monique Thomas, were also killed in Massachusetts in the same few years.

These deaths inspired a web project called “Remembering Our Dead”, candlelight vigils and a push to get coverage by local media.

This led to the creation of Trans Day of Remembrance. Often during memorials on this day, the names of those who have died from October 1 to September 30 of the current year are read out loud.

The mural of Rita Hester in this photo was commissioned in 2022 in Allston, MA in the community where she had history.


November 20, 2024

Once upon a time there were three little douchbulbs… at least, that’s how the fairy tale is supposed to go, right? 🤔The ...
11/19/2025

Once upon a time there were three little douchbulbs… at least, that’s how the fairy tale is supposed to go, right? 🤔

The next Mild2Wild discussion group for q***r guys who party and play is this Thursday November 20 from 7-9pm EST and the topic is cleaning out 🧼

If you’re getting busy all night the last thing you want to worry about is whether you’re all good down there. Facilitator Jonathan has all the tips you need to keep it tidy without irritating your insides 🤓

And don’t forget, if you want to stay on top of the latest sessions and updates you can follow us on telegram (our new hub) by looking up Mild2Wild under groups! 🤓

Mild2Wild is a free, anonymous, virtual discussion group for q***r guys who party and play / use substances to enhance intimacy action. It takes place over Zoom every other Thursday from 7-9pm EST and is a collaborative project by *xualhealthalliance and .toronto

Once upon a time there were three little douchebulbs … that’s how that fairy tale goes right? 🤔The next Mild2Wild discus...
11/19/2025

Once upon a time there were three little douchebulbs … that’s how that fairy tale goes right? 🤔

The next Mild2Wild discussion group for q***r guys who party and play is this Thursday November 20 from 7-9pm EST and the topic is cleaning out! 🧼

If you’re going at it all night and wanna make sure you’re keeping on top form without irritating your insides, facilitator Jonathan has some tips for ya!

And don’t forget, if you want to stay on top of the latest sessions and updates you can follow us on telegram (our new hub) by looking up Mild2Wild under groups! 🤓

Mild2Wild is a free, anonymous, virtual discussion group for q***r guys who party and play / use substances to enhance intimacy action. It takes place over Zoom every other Thursday from 7-9pm EST and is a collaborative project by *xualhealthalliance and .toronto

11/17/2025

“I loved him, so what are you gonna do? You just deal.”

This clip is from the first season of HBO’s Looking, a short lived television series about gay men living in San Francisco.

Ritchie paints a really simple picture about being in a serodiscordant relationship (being HIV negative while having a partner who lives with HIV) — it doesn’t have to be a big deal.

Today, HIV medications can bring a viral load to a level that can’t be picked up on an HIV test. And when HIV is undetectable in the bloodstream, it can’t be passed on to a partner through s*x.

Using condoms and HIV PrEP daily, on demand, or via long-acting injectable formulations are also effective ways of preventing HIV transmission.

So if you love someone, there’s actually a lot that can be done! 💕

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