Matthew Hodson
@matthewhodson.bsky.social
Shamelessly HIV+ actor, writer, public speaker based in London.
Former CEO of aidsmap and Gay Men Fighting AIDS.
He/him. 🏳️🌈🇪🇺🌍🌱
Former CEO of aidsmap and Gay Men Fighting AIDS.
He/him. 🏳️🌈🇪🇺🌍🌱
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Matthew Hodson
@matthewhodson.bsky.social
· Nov 16
A 🧵 on #AIDS in the 80s/90s:
I was 15 when I first had sex with a man.
I’d snuck off to London’s Heaven nightclub with the express intent of ridding myself of my ‘gay virginity’, a goal I achieved easily with a visiting American photographer.
1/13
I was 15 when I first had sex with a man.
I’d snuck off to London’s Heaven nightclub with the express intent of ridding myself of my ‘gay virginity’, a goal I achieved easily with a visiting American photographer.
1/13
Me, Dan Waterhouse and Emily Brandon rehearsing with Andrew Keates for next Wednesday’s Outcast Showcase.
@queertheatreuk.bsky.social
@andrewkeates.bsky.social
Tickets 👇
www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
@queertheatreuk.bsky.social
@andrewkeates.bsky.social
Tickets 👇
www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
November 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Me, Dan Waterhouse and Emily Brandon rehearsing with Andrew Keates for next Wednesday’s Outcast Showcase.
@queertheatreuk.bsky.social
@andrewkeates.bsky.social
Tickets 👇
www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
@queertheatreuk.bsky.social
@andrewkeates.bsky.social
Tickets 👇
www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
Name your top 4 80s films.
November 23, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Name your top 4 80s films.
Those 80s haircuts in #StrangerThings that people say are horrible?
I’ve had them all!
I’ve had them all!
November 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Those 80s haircuts in #StrangerThings that people say are horrible?
I’ve had them all!
I’ve had them all!
Hanging by a poster, hoping to be recognised.
If you’re free next Weds and fancy some queer theatricals, come see me and a bunch of gorgeous and talented @queertheatreuk.bsky.social folk in the 3rd Outcast showcase.
www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
If you’re free next Weds and fancy some queer theatricals, come see me and a bunch of gorgeous and talented @queertheatreuk.bsky.social folk in the 3rd Outcast showcase.
www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
November 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Hanging by a poster, hoping to be recognised.
If you’re free next Weds and fancy some queer theatricals, come see me and a bunch of gorgeous and talented @queertheatreuk.bsky.social folk in the 3rd Outcast showcase.
www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
If you’re free next Weds and fancy some queer theatricals, come see me and a bunch of gorgeous and talented @queertheatreuk.bsky.social folk in the 3rd Outcast showcase.
www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
Reposted by Matthew Hodson
Fixed it for you. Idiots! If the exclusion is based on appearance then it will certainly impact cis folks as well as trans folks.
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Fixed it for you. Idiots! If the exclusion is based on appearance then it will certainly impact cis folks as well as trans folks.
How to get more people on PrEP for HIV prevention?
A discussion by European leaders in the field.
A discussion by European leaders in the field.
How Europe's busiest PrEP clinics are simplifying care and reaching new populations
Leading community-led PrEP services are rethinking how they deliver services while reaching beyond their traditional user base. Facing waiting lists of thousands, the clinics are streamlining care and...
www.aidsmap.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
How to get more people on PrEP for HIV prevention?
A discussion by European leaders in the field.
A discussion by European leaders in the field.
#TransDayOfRemembrance
The intolerance and hostility directed at trans and gender diverse people carries a heavy toll, not just the terrible number who die violently each year, but also those whose lives are lost through self harm or from the lack of appropriate services.
The intolerance and hostility directed at trans and gender diverse people carries a heavy toll, not just the terrible number who die violently each year, but also those whose lives are lost through self harm or from the lack of appropriate services.
November 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
#TransDayOfRemembrance
The intolerance and hostility directed at trans and gender diverse people carries a heavy toll, not just the terrible number who die violently each year, but also those whose lives are lost through self harm or from the lack of appropriate services.
The intolerance and hostility directed at trans and gender diverse people carries a heavy toll, not just the terrible number who die violently each year, but also those whose lives are lost through self harm or from the lack of appropriate services.
Reposted by Matthew Hodson
📜 Today we are launching the Transparent Pledge.
Please read and sign it here: 👉 tinyurl.com/TransparentAction
Transparent Action is a group of parents who want to take action in support of their trans, non-binary and gender diverse loved ones and the wider trans+ community.
Please read and sign it here: 👉 tinyurl.com/TransparentAction
Transparent Action is a group of parents who want to take action in support of their trans, non-binary and gender diverse loved ones and the wider trans+ community.
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📜 Today we are launching the Transparent Pledge.
Please read and sign it here: 👉 tinyurl.com/TransparentAction
Transparent Action is a group of parents who want to take action in support of their trans, non-binary and gender diverse loved ones and the wider trans+ community.
Please read and sign it here: 👉 tinyurl.com/TransparentAction
Transparent Action is a group of parents who want to take action in support of their trans, non-binary and gender diverse loved ones and the wider trans+ community.
Me with my beloved, much missed, cat Domzee a year ago.
He had just been diagnosed with a tumour. At his great age (19 then) surgery was not an option.
I didn’t think that he was going to make it to Xmas 2024.
He went on to celebrate another birthday and remained a joy in my life until September.
He had just been diagnosed with a tumour. At his great age (19 then) surgery was not an option.
I didn’t think that he was going to make it to Xmas 2024.
He went on to celebrate another birthday and remained a joy in my life until September.
November 19, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Me with my beloved, much missed, cat Domzee a year ago.
He had just been diagnosed with a tumour. At his great age (19 then) surgery was not an option.
I didn’t think that he was going to make it to Xmas 2024.
He went on to celebrate another birthday and remained a joy in my life until September.
He had just been diagnosed with a tumour. At his great age (19 then) surgery was not an option.
I didn’t think that he was going to make it to Xmas 2024.
He went on to celebrate another birthday and remained a joy in my life until September.
Today is Jodie Foster’s birthday.
I’ve adored her since I was a pre-teen and she the star of Bugsy Malone and Taxi Driver.
She nervously chose to be public about her sexuality, in 2013, while accepting a lifetime achievement award.
It’s been lovely to see her grow in queer confidence and joy since.
I’ve adored her since I was a pre-teen and she the star of Bugsy Malone and Taxi Driver.
She nervously chose to be public about her sexuality, in 2013, while accepting a lifetime achievement award.
It’s been lovely to see her grow in queer confidence and joy since.
November 19, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Today is Jodie Foster’s birthday.
I’ve adored her since I was a pre-teen and she the star of Bugsy Malone and Taxi Driver.
She nervously chose to be public about her sexuality, in 2013, while accepting a lifetime achievement award.
It’s been lovely to see her grow in queer confidence and joy since.
I’ve adored her since I was a pre-teen and she the star of Bugsy Malone and Taxi Driver.
She nervously chose to be public about her sexuality, in 2013, while accepting a lifetime achievement award.
It’s been lovely to see her grow in queer confidence and joy since.
Cyclist turns down trans exclusionary honour for woman cyclists (and you can feel the BBC’s teeth grinding about it).
"If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of".
"If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of".
Woman refuses Cycling UK award over trans women being left out
Claire Sharpe says she disagrees with Cycling UK only naming biological women in their top 100 list.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Cyclist turns down trans exclusionary honour for woman cyclists (and you can feel the BBC’s teeth grinding about it).
"If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of".
"If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of".
Reposted by Matthew Hodson
"and knowledge concerning PrEP and gender affirming hormones was lower still."
HRT and PrEP are usually safe to take together, with a couple of exceptions (cabotegravir & T, for example). You can check our website to be sure.
hiv-druginteractions.org/checker
HRT and PrEP are usually safe to take together, with a couple of exceptions (cabotegravir & T, for example). You can check our website to be sure.
hiv-druginteractions.org/checker
November 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
"and knowledge concerning PrEP and gender affirming hormones was lower still."
HRT and PrEP are usually safe to take together, with a couple of exceptions (cabotegravir & T, for example). You can check our website to be sure.
hiv-druginteractions.org/checker
HRT and PrEP are usually safe to take together, with a couple of exceptions (cabotegravir & T, for example). You can check our website to be sure.
hiv-druginteractions.org/checker
61% of people diagnosed with HIV at 56 Dean Street in London last year had previously used PrEP but stopped.
New European data shows scale of PrEP challenges in access, uptake and maintenance.
New European data shows scale of PrEP challenges in access, uptake and maintenance.
Huge disparities in PrEP uptake across Europe – injectable PrEP largely inaccessible
While 41% of HIV-negative people from sexual and gender minorities in the UK are taking PrEP, figures drop to below 15% in most of the Balkans and eastern Europe, according to results from the Europea...
www.aidsmap.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
61% of people diagnosed with HIV at 56 Dean Street in London last year had previously used PrEP but stopped.
New European data shows scale of PrEP challenges in access, uptake and maintenance.
New European data shows scale of PrEP challenges in access, uptake and maintenance.
Rock Hudson was born on this day 100 years ago.
He was the epitome of the handsome, seemingly hetero, Hollywood star.
AIDS outed him and killed him.
He died in 1985, aged 59.
His death shocked the world. For many, he was the first person they knew of to die as a result of HIV.
He was the epitome of the handsome, seemingly hetero, Hollywood star.
AIDS outed him and killed him.
He died in 1985, aged 59.
His death shocked the world. For many, he was the first person they knew of to die as a result of HIV.
November 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Rock Hudson was born on this day 100 years ago.
He was the epitome of the handsome, seemingly hetero, Hollywood star.
AIDS outed him and killed him.
He died in 1985, aged 59.
His death shocked the world. For many, he was the first person they knew of to die as a result of HIV.
He was the epitome of the handsome, seemingly hetero, Hollywood star.
AIDS outed him and killed him.
He died in 1985, aged 59.
His death shocked the world. For many, he was the first person they knew of to die as a result of HIV.
Shabana Mahmood warns Labour MPs ‘dark forces are stirring up anger’ over migration.
Suspect Guilty GIF
Alt: Man dressed as hot dog says ‘We’re all trying to find the guy who did this’.
Spoiler: He did this.
media.tenor.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Shabana Mahmood warns Labour MPs ‘dark forces are stirring up anger’ over migration.
I’m taking part in a @queertheatreuk.bsky.social acting showcase next week at the 2 Brewers.
Expect new queer writing, LGBTQ classics, comedy, drama and outrage.
Tickets are selling fast so if you’d like to see me on stage (I’d love it if you would) book now.
www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
Expect new queer writing, LGBTQ classics, comedy, drama and outrage.
Tickets are selling fast so if you’d like to see me on stage (I’d love it if you would) book now.
www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
OutCast Autumn Showcase of Queer Actors & Writing 2025 — Queer Theatre
Celebrate queer theatre at OutCast: Autumn Showcase of Queer Actors and Writing on Wed 26 Nov 2025 at The Two Brewers, Clapham. Directed by Andrew Keates, this LGBTQIA+ event from Queer Theatre featur...
www.queertheatre.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I’m taking part in a @queertheatreuk.bsky.social acting showcase next week at the 2 Brewers.
Expect new queer writing, LGBTQ classics, comedy, drama and outrage.
Tickets are selling fast so if you’d like to see me on stage (I’d love it if you would) book now.
www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
Expect new queer writing, LGBTQ classics, comedy, drama and outrage.
Tickets are selling fast so if you’d like to see me on stage (I’d love it if you would) book now.
www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
Del Toro’s Frankenstein poses the question, what if both the doctor and his creature were insanely ripped?
November 17, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Del Toro’s Frankenstein poses the question, what if both the doctor and his creature were insanely ripped?
Can you name this film?
November 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Can you name this film?
Dressed for #TransAwarenessWeek at this morning’s workout.
November 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Dressed for #TransAwarenessWeek at this morning’s workout.
I talked to the Guardian about a snatched moment of gay love, captured in a photo booth in the mid-1980s.
‘I found it 35 years later and dissolved into tears’: readers’ favourite photo booth moments
As the photo booth turns 100, people share their best snapshots – including a private kiss and a chaotic proposal
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:33 AM
I talked to the Guardian about a snatched moment of gay love, captured in a photo booth in the mid-1980s.
As of 5 November, less than a year into Trump’s Presidency, it is estimated that his dismantling of USAID has caused the deaths of 600,000 people, 2/3 of them children.
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
www.newyorker.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
As of 5 November, less than a year into Trump’s Presidency, it is estimated that his dismantling of USAID has caused the deaths of 600,000 people, 2/3 of them children.
Travelling up to Liverpool to ‘create content’ as they say.
More will be revealed soon. 💜
More will be revealed soon. 💜
November 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Travelling up to Liverpool to ‘create content’ as they say.
More will be revealed soon. 💜
More will be revealed soon. 💜
“The irony is that where a trans kid can’t access a hormone blocker, an intersex child is operated on.”
- Holly Greenberry-Pullen, intersex advocate.
- Holly Greenberry-Pullen, intersex advocate.
‘I don’t want anyone to suffer like I did’: the intersex campaigners fighting to limit surgery on children
What should be done about the small proportion of babies born with genitals that are neither typically male nor typically female? Many of those affected believe parents and doctors are often too quick...
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
“The irony is that where a trans kid can’t access a hormone blocker, an intersex child is operated on.”
- Holly Greenberry-Pullen, intersex advocate.
- Holly Greenberry-Pullen, intersex advocate.
Gay dating apps removed in China, reflecting a social shift that has also seen LGBTQ organisations closed and Shanghai Pride suspended since 2020.
China removes two popular gay dating apps from Apple and Android stores
Withdrawal of Blued and Finka raises fears of further crackdowns on LGBT rights amid growing restrictions
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Gay dating apps removed in China, reflecting a social shift that has also seen LGBTQ organisations closed and Shanghai Pride suspended since 2020.
Interesting data on a natural antibody mutation that may provide a new HIV treatment / prevention pathway.
Antibody from Tanzanian woman suppresses almost all tested HIV variants including resistant viruses in pre-clinical study
An antibody from a Tanzanian woman discovered during screening for anti-HIV antibodies shows a strong therapeutic potential in a preclinical study. Named 04_A06, it neutralised (blocked) 97.3% of over...
www.aidsmap.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Interesting data on a natural antibody mutation that may provide a new HIV treatment / prevention pathway.