As people with prostates (PwP) get older, they are more likely to have prostatic conditions such as BPH, prostatitis, and prostate cancer. Screening for prostate cancer can be considered using the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test alone, or in conjunction with a digital rectal exam (in which the clinician uses a finger through the rectum to feel for prostate growths)—guidelines vary. Per the Canadian Urological Association in 2022, the recommended age to consider starting for prostate cancer screening is around 50 years of age for those who are at average risk. However, it is recommended that those at higher risk, including African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) men, consider screening for prostate cancer earlier at age 45.
The A to Z of Party n Play
About this resource
This resource is your cheat sheet for terms and words associated with the PnP scene in Ontario.
The terms span both drugs and sexual slang, along with any appropriate abbreviations used online, or related terms.
Not all terms are used universally, so look out for regional differences (e.g., meth is call JIB or ISH in Manitoba, but T and Tina in Southern Ontario).
How can you use this resource?
Mirroring the language used in community is a great way to relate to guys who PnP. When we use professional jargon, we risk being seen as unapproachable, stigmatizing and unfriendly. This resource will help with your face-to-face conversations, online outreach, and other engagements with guys who party.