This is happy news, this is good news.
The Peer Advocacy network for the Sexual Health of Trans Masculinities (PASH.tm) have teamed up with the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAQ) to launch GRUNT, a brand spanking new website aimed at promoting safe sex among transgender men who get jiggy with cisgender blokes.
The website serves up a tonne of information on everything from practicing safe sex, using drug wisely, how to get tested for STIs and communication methods to help individuals discuss “what kind of sex you’re into, how you want to play, consent, your boundaries, and how each of you will engage with, understand and prioritise sexual health.”
The website’s bio further explains why it’s so dang important we have campaigns like this one:
“Grunt is about hot, fun, informed sex between trans guys and cis guys. It’s a celebration of who we are and the guys we are into. A space to get accurate, inclusive and sex-positive sexual health information so we can keep it safe, keep it hot and have awesome sex.Grunt focuses on the sex and play we have with cis guys because there is very limited information in Australia about how we look after our sexual health as gay, bi and queer trans men. In addition to this, men who have sex with men are disproportionately affected by HIV in Australia, in fact most of the new reported diagnoses each year are among gay-identified men living in our capital cities. When compared to other LBQ/not-straight populations, gay men experience a greater prevalence of STIs as well. Trans guys have always been part of gay male communities so we need to know this stuff.”
The beauty of the campaign is its no holds barred approach to some of the uncomfortable aspects of trans experience – like disclosing trans status, copping rejection, navigating gender dysphoria and gaining / giving consent – all underscored with racy, candid imagery.
“We hope to educate our community while unapologetically celebrating who we are and the guys we hook up with,” said a campaign creator Teddy Cook, speaking with SBS.
Awesome, hot, safe sex? We can’t think of anything better.
Source: SBS.
Photo: Grunt.
