Monkeypox is here and we need to talk about it.
For our inaugural Queer Questions episode, Sean asks if Monkeypox (a virus that is mostly affecting men who have sex with men) is a gay disease?
What is Monkeypox? Why are gay men being infected? What can be done about it? What can we learn from HIV/AIDS? And is it ever okay to tell gay men to stop having sex?
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If you want more information:
Listen to this episode of the podcast 'Science Vs' https://gimletmedia.com/shows/science-vs/awhvln4
Read the New England Journal of Medicine study Sean quoted https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2207323
If this episode brought up any feelings for you or you want more information, these resources may help you:
QLife: Call 1800 184 527 for a free phone service every day from 3pm – midnight. Visit their website www.qlife.org.au for a free webchat
Minus18: Australia’s LGBTQIA+ charity. Follow them on social @minus18youth or visit their website on www.minus18.org.au for resources, events and training for your school or workplace
Lifeline: Call 13 11 14 for 24-hour crisis support
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