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COL550: The Blood Ban

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys are joined by guest Michael Q to discuss recent changes to the donation of blood. With COVID-19 affecting almost all avenues of life, the FDA removed its previous limitations; shortening the amount of time men who have sex with men are eligible to give blood. Listen as the cubs discuss and share their opinions on these restrictions and what it means for the gay male community.

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The Blood Ban – the US FDA made news on April 2nd when updating their policy to allow MSM to donate blood if they have not been with another male for 3 months vs the previous 12 month limitation.

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COL536: LTAS: PrEP

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another Let’s Talk About Sex. The guys are joined by Mario Forte and Kenny “Panda” Keawekane, Mr. North American Bear 2018, to discuss PrEP. With our guests, we discuss what PrEP is, what medications are involved, and disclose some of the potential barriers in getting on PrEP. Are you PrEP-ared?

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LTAS: PrEP with guests Mario Forte and Kenny Keawekane

What is PreP? 

  • What is Truvada for PrEP?
  • What is Descovy for PrEP?
  • What is ‘event dosing’/ 2-1-1?

PrEP Whores – controversy vs sexual liberty

PrEP uptake in the Bear Community

Where to get it – PreP Locator Website

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COL467: No Text, No Chat

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys give the lowdown on how to make the most perfect online profile. To catch the bear you have to have the right honey trap, so the cubs give some tips and tricks of the trade to make your profile delectable. In this second part, we talk about your profile text. While a picture is worth a thousand words, the text can be quite noteworthy. Listen in as the guys give you some do’s and don’ts on what to put down in your profile.

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What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Moving
  • Damon: Working/CMC/Vacation
  • Chester: Pride is here! NoFOMO. and a new photo space?
  • Gary: FOOD

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Ramp up hits on your online profile by creating one that has captivating intro text.

  • Including profile text is an art form, text leads to interpretation (absolutes) by the viewer
  • Extra features…
  • Things to Avoid

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COL323: LTAS: PrEP and the Bears

COL323In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, It’s another Let’s Talk About Sex. The cubs are joined by regular guest hosts Ches and Shutter as well as new guest Josh to discuss PrEP and its rise in usage in the community. From how to get on it to its effects and what they feel it means to the community, listen in as we share some facts and information about PrEP, Truvada, and HIV prevention.

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What’s Going On?

  • Jeff – Nothing
  • Damon – Camping
  • Gary – Mid-summer already?
  • Ches – Moving Gabriel and Fuzzbutt; Mr. Kentucky Leather & KINK U
  • Chester –  Prepping for temp move to the UK.
  • Josh – Dore and/or Folsom. Also enjoying the beach as much as possible

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  • Eitti Tonggarwee
  • Frank Jones
  • Kyle Marker
  • Michael Fraser
  • Chuck Mallory

Urbandictionary with Gary

Neener-neener

A childish taunt or jeer pronounced with a nasal sneer, for lack of a more intelligent retort to someone else’s jeer or taunt, usually from a peer. Sometimes sung to the tune of “Ring-Around-the-Rosy” for really driving the point home.

My definition is better than all the other stupid definitions listed here – neener neener.

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Discussion of PrEP in the bear community.

Items of interest to the topic:

  • Educate: what it is, how it is taken, what it does
  • The results of usage – stats on reduction in transmission?
  • Campaigns to promote it overall
  • The negative side of people using it – examples of going off pill/treatment

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