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February 2010
1. Pride 2010! South Asian Style! – PAC MEETING FOR PRIDE 2010 – Wednesday, February 18th, 2010
2. Pyaar Kar – it’s the month of Love! – TAMASHA....GAY DESI PARTY! – Saturday, February 20 th, 2010
3. PROTECT YOURSELF! – INCREASE IN SYPHILIS CASES!
 
 
1) PAC PRIDE MEETING!
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: ASAAP OFFICE - 20 Carlton Street, buzz 323, Suite M126
I’m sure all of you are thinking of Pride...right? LOL Well, you are now.

I know pride is months away, but if we want to have an amazing representation during Pride, it’s best to get the ball rolling now. We want to start putting together a Public Advisory Committee for Pride, as well as ideas for other Queer south Asian related events, and programming (i.e. Besharam). Our goal is by the end of the month, have a concept for a float, and a fundraiser – or fundraisers.

This will be an informal meeting; with something snacky provided :)

Please email back at desimen@asaap.ca or phone (416)599-2727 ex 226 – If you are attending.
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2) TAMASHA
Saturday, February 20th, 2010
XYCLO - 459 Church Street
*ASAAP WILL BE DOING OUTREACH AT THIS EVENT
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3) INCREASE OF SYPHILIS CASES!
There is an increase in syphilis cases in Toronto in the
MSM (Men who have Sex with men) population:
 
How do I know if I have it?
You may notice a painless sore on your penis or near your anus (bum). The sore will go away by itself. Many people do not notice the sore because it is painless. You probably wouldn’t notice one in your throat, but you could get it there, too, from unprotected oral sex.

This first sign of syphilis will show up about three weeks after you have sex with someone who has it. Four to 10 weeks later, you may notice a rash on your body, palms and soles of your feet. The rash will also go away on its own. The late stage of syphilis usually happens 10 to 20 years later. It can occur much earlier if you also have HIV. Late stage syphilis can cause serious heart, brain and bone disease.
Can you cure it?
Yes. Syphilis can be easily treated and cured with antibiotics.
How can I get tested?
Your doctor can order a blood test for syphilis; or you can go to a sexual health clinic such as the Hassle Free clinic.
How can I protect myself?
Yes. Syphilis can be easily treated and cured with antibiotics.
Can you cure it?
As usual, the best protection for you and your partner(s) is using a latex condom every time you have oral, anal or vaginal sex. Consider getting tested for syphilis if you think you may be at risk.
If someone you had sex with within the last three months tells you they have syphilis, get tested. Even if the test is negative, you should be treated with antibiotics. The test results will help the doctor make any other decisions about your treatment.
 
For information about testing or syphilis:
Contact hassle free clinic: (416) 922 · 0566
http://www.hasslefreeclinic.org 
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