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.
Your Party and Play Field Guide
Your Party & Play Field Guide is a harm reduction resource developed in collaboration with CATIE that supports the well-being of gay, bi, trans, and queer men who use drugs before and during sex. This field guide covers a wide range of topics, including safer drug use, prevention of HIV, STIs and hepatitis C, and tips for self-care and partying safely.
The guide is available online in English and in French. Printed copies in English and French can be ordered from the CATIE ordering centre.
For more information on PnP/Chemsex, including interviews with community members, summaries of research, and best practices for healthcare providers, visit www.PartyAndPlay.info.