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Two men close to each other.
25.1.2023

Research: PrEP increases sexual pleasure and closeness 

This text is a summary based on an article "PrEP increases sexual pleasure, intimacy, and closeness" by Andy Carstens, published on 11.3.2022 on the British AIDSMAP website by NAM.  ...

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16.1.2023

We are looking for new Health Buddies!

Are you Hivpoint’s new Health Buddy?  The Health Buddy program aims to find motivated and enthusiastic people to spread knowledge about sexual health, including HIV and sexually tr...

  • Gay and bisexual men
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Kuvassa on kaksi ihmistä. Toinen ojentaa toiselle paperista esitettä.
30.11.2022

Everyone is entitled to information about HIV in their own language

Organisations fighting against HIV emphasise that information about HIV and sexual health must be made available in a language understood by the person needing this information. The Fin...

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Two persons sitting next to table. One takes a sample from the other ones mouth.
4.11.2022

Sexual practices need to be talked about when testing for STIs 

According to a study done by Hivpoint in October 2022, testing for STIs is often deficient in healthcare. Inadequate testing does not apply to clinics specializing in STIs but happens i...

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There is a person who is holding a pill between fingers.
20.10.2022

Is there enough knowledge about the use of prep?

The use of prep medication is recommended for people at risk of HIV infection (THL and WHO). In Finland, Hivpoint has been a key provider of prep information, offering prep advice to th...

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Edessä rokotepullo ja -neula, taustalla suojamaski ja lisää pulloja
11.10.2022

City of Helsinki to start monkeypox vaccinations – vaccinations also available at Hivpoint

The City of Helsinki will start free monkeypox vaccinations for people most at risk of being infected with monkeypox. In Helsinki, vaccinations are available at Hivpoint in Kalasatama a...

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Henkilö katsoo suoraan katsojaan etusormi ylhäällä. Kuvassa lukee teksti ehkäise, testaa, hoida, nauti! Julkaistu miesten välinen seksi, hiv ja muut seksitaudit -kyselyn artikkelissa.
23.9.2022

A total of 117 people responded to the survey about male-to-male sex, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections 

Hivpoint's survey of men who have sex with men gathered 117 responses in June. Thank you to everyone who responded! 20 respondents participated in the competition, which was attached to...

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Gloves covered hands holding sample tubes labelled with a text: monkeypox virus. Official form papers in the background.
1.9.2022

“It was distressing not knowing what symptoms would appear next” – Experiences on getting monkeypox infection

A person who got monkeypox infection gave an interview to Hivpoint. In this story, he tells how the disease progressed in his case and how the treatment was carried out in healthcare. ...

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a blue sky, clouds, a ladybug sitting on a flower, red ribbon and a text: Happy Summer!
4.7.2022

Hivpoint’s services are closed from 4th of July until 7th of August

Our counselling and HIV testing services as well as social media channels are closed from 4th of July until 7th of August. Rapid HIV testing is available next time on Monday 8th of A...

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Hivpoint´s mobile unit where you can get tested for HIV during Helsinki Pride Week. Three Hibpoint´s workers in front of the camper van.
29.6.2022

Rapid HIV testing in mobile unit during Helsinki Pride Week from July 1 to July 6

Hivpoint’s mobile unit is here again! Get tested for HIV confidentially in a camper van. The HIV testing van will stop at cruising areas and Helsinki Pride venues. You will recognize th...

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A new Pride flag flies in front of a blue sky.
22.6.2022

Positive and safe encounters in many places – Helsinki Pride Week from June 27 to July 3

Finland's largest human rights and cultural event, Helsinki Pride Week, will be celebrated from 27th of June to 3rd of July. Hivpoint is the official community partner of the event and...

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20.6.2022

HIV infections among PrEP users are extremely rare 

On 22 May 2022, the British website Aidsmap published an international research review of HIV infections diagnosed while on PrEP. This article summarizes the key research results presen...

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