Category: Health
A new study examining the effects of testosterone therapy on transmasculine youth has found that the treatment does not lead to increased anger or irritability after a year. In some cases, researchers even observed a reduction in aggressive behaviours. The research, published this week in the Journal of Adolescent Health, addresses a common concern among […]
Matt Fistonich shares his experience of using Tend for GP appointments and prescriptions, exploring how the app simplifies healthcare access with a seamless, user-friendly experience tailored to modern life. I’ve tried a lot of things in my life. New cafes, new bars, new men. But actually getting healthcare sorted? That always sat somewhere between “urgent” […]
Taane Mete, one of New Zealand’s most celebrated and influential professional dancers, talks to Steven Oates about yoga, movement and coming home to yourself. For many of us, yoga sits in the mental “maybe one day” pile — something we admire from afar but never quite roll our mats out for. Too bendy. Too spiritual. […]
Tend Pakūranga GP Dr Ji-Young Park takes us through what to expect and when to get tested. STI (sexually transmitted infection) screening can feel daunting to many people. Some of us, especially if we’re LGBTQ+, might feel embarrassed or awkward talking about sex, but STI screening should be a routine part of healthcare for anyone […]
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland has been selected to host the 30th Scientific Symposium of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) in 2028, marking the first time the global event will be held in Oceania. Running from 5 to 10 November 2028, the symposium will bring together an estimated 1,300 clinicians, researchers, educators, policymakers, and […]
Dr Mataroria Lyndon from Tend answers your health-related questions. Q – I’m bisexual and live in a small town, so I value privacy around my personal life. I’ve previously had fertility conversations with my GP during a heterosexual marriage, and I’m now in a relationship with a woman and hoping to try for children. Rather […]
Clinical psychologist Werner Briedenhann reflects on the impact of turning forty for gay men, and tells us that self-acceptance doesn’t have to be our undoing. It’s here, and you didn’t expect it. Like a sudden reaction to spicy food. Welcome to forty. You’ve arrived at a place where men don’t talk about what’s going on […]
The UK Government is signalling a significant shift in its approach to healthcare for transgender and non-binary young people, with a minister suggesting a move away from medical interventions such as puberty blockers. Speaking during a Commons debate on Tuesday, 13 January, Health Minister for Secondary Care Karin Smyth said the Government supports transitioning away […]