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.
Factsheet: Mind-body Practices for Party and Play (PnP) and 2SGBTQ men
This new factsheet is about holistic self-care for two-spirit, gay, bisexual, trans and queer men (2SGBTQ) who engagae in chemsex or party and play (PnP) – using substances like crystal meth, GHB or other drugs to enhance sexual encounters.
It provides practical information on how substances used during party n’ play impact the body and mind and includes self-care strategies and resources.
Feel free to share this with other coworkers or clients who may benefit from this resource!
Topics include:
Self-Care and mental health
Understanding how PnP drugs may affect your body
Effects of PnP on the nervous system
Mindfulness, safety and aftercare practices
Further resources and citations
This document was a graduate students’ project in the 2024 CHL5114H Health Communication course at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto.
It was written by Isabella De Luca, Ben Evans-Durán, and Ingrid C. L. Fan, RD, CDE and was reviewed by Devan Nambiar, MSc. and Jordan Bond-Gorr.
Here’s a preview of what’s in the resource:
