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.
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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
Some pics from Guess Who’s Computing to Dinner by @andrewlawston.bsky.social, one of six plays that made up Borders, which sold out its run at the Arcola.
I played John, a corporeal AI, invited to dinner by Geoff, the editor whose job he has taken.
Fantastic script, brilliant company.
Blessed.
I played John, a corporeal AI, invited to dinner by Geoff, the editor whose job he has taken.
Fantastic script, brilliant company.
Blessed.
February 16, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Some pics from Guess Who’s Computing to Dinner by @andrewlawston.bsky.social, one of six plays that made up Borders, which sold out its run at the Arcola.
I played John, a corporeal AI, invited to dinner by Geoff, the editor whose job he has taken.
Fantastic script, brilliant company.
Blessed.
I played John, a corporeal AI, invited to dinner by Geoff, the editor whose job he has taken.
Fantastic script, brilliant company.
Blessed.
Reposted by Matthew Hodson
At the Think Human Festival 2026 join me and @matthewhodson.bsky.social in the East Oxford Community Centre, 5pm April 16th, to discuss representations of HIV in a world where treatments have made the virus managable and untransmissible. #UequalsU
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recentring...
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recentring...
Recentring the Human in Representations of HIV
A discussion of how public health campaigns and media representations reflect the realities of living with HIV.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 12:44 PM
At the Think Human Festival 2026 join me and @matthewhodson.bsky.social in the East Oxford Community Centre, 5pm April 16th, to discuss representations of HIV in a world where treatments have made the virus managable and untransmissible. #UequalsU
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recentring...
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recentring...
Reposted by Matthew Hodson
Let's see if Agent Truss will prove successful in her latest mission?
A nation holds its breath as the world famous rogue LibDem sleeper agent acts again...
A nation holds its breath as the world famous rogue LibDem sleeper agent acts again...
February 15, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Let's see if Agent Truss will prove successful in her latest mission?
A nation holds its breath as the world famous rogue LibDem sleeper agent acts again...
A nation holds its breath as the world famous rogue LibDem sleeper agent acts again...
Post an image you can hear.
February 14, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Post an image you can hear.
February 14, 2026 at 8:56 PM
The Women’s Institute was pressured to exclude trans women by the threat of litigation brought and paid for by JKR’s legal fund.
So now the newly trans-hostile WI groups are haemorrhaging members and many groups are folding, closing opportunities for all women.
Well done JK and the GCs, eh?
So now the newly trans-hostile WI groups are haemorrhaging members and many groups are folding, closing opportunities for all women.
Well done JK and the GCs, eh?
‘Carnage of concern and upset’: Women’s Institute groups close after transgender ban
Members warn NFWI decision has opened up toxic culture that deters younger women from joining
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:22 PM
The Women’s Institute was pressured to exclude trans women by the threat of litigation brought and paid for by JKR’s legal fund.
So now the newly trans-hostile WI groups are haemorrhaging members and many groups are folding, closing opportunities for all women.
Well done JK and the GCs, eh?
So now the newly trans-hostile WI groups are haemorrhaging members and many groups are folding, closing opportunities for all women.
Well done JK and the GCs, eh?
A lovely reflection on the life and career of gay filmmaker John Schlesinger, whose queer films, starting at a time when on-screen homosexuality was vanishingly rare, include Midnight Cowboy (first X-rated movie to win Best Picture), Sunday Bloody Sunday and the Madonna-starring The Next Best Thing.
‘We thought Midnight Cowboy might end everybody’s career’: the diverse, disruptive, Oscar-winning cinema of John Schlesinger
In the 60s and 70s, he pioneered kitchen-sink drama and made bisexuality mainstream. So why did the director end up making Tory ads? Those who knew him best reveal all
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:07 AM
A lovely reflection on the life and career of gay filmmaker John Schlesinger, whose queer films, starting at a time when on-screen homosexuality was vanishingly rare, include Midnight Cowboy (first X-rated movie to win Best Picture), Sunday Bloody Sunday and the Madonna-starring The Next Best Thing.
In an increasingly hostile social and media environment, particularly for trans people, queer owned and operated journalism is more vital than ever.
Decent investigative journalism costs so if you are able to support @wearequeeraf.com you can help make a huge difference.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:44 PM
In an increasingly hostile social and media environment, particularly for trans people, queer owned and operated journalism is more vital than ever.
Decent investigative journalism costs so if you are able to support @wearequeeraf.com you can help make a huge difference.
Decent investigative journalism costs so if you are able to support @wearequeeraf.com you can help make a huge difference.
Currently playing Bear Man in Borders at the Arcola Theatre.
Grrr!
Grrr!
February 12, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Currently playing Bear Man in Borders at the Arcola Theatre.
Grrr!
Grrr!
Borders opening night curtain call.
February 11, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Borders opening night curtain call.
Tech rehearsal for Borders, opening tonight at the Arcola.
February 11, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Tech rehearsal for Borders, opening tonight at the Arcola.
This week is #HIVTestingWeek.
I tested positive for HIV in 1998, when I was 30.
Now I take one pill a day and that keeps my HIV suppressed.
It also means there is NO RISK of passing on HIV during sex.
If I hadn’t tested I would not be alive today.
Testing saves lives.
I tested positive for HIV in 1998, when I was 30.
Now I take one pill a day and that keeps my HIV suppressed.
It also means there is NO RISK of passing on HIV during sex.
If I hadn’t tested I would not be alive today.
Testing saves lives.
February 10, 2026 at 1:29 PM
This week is #HIVTestingWeek.
I tested positive for HIV in 1998, when I was 30.
Now I take one pill a day and that keeps my HIV suppressed.
It also means there is NO RISK of passing on HIV during sex.
If I hadn’t tested I would not be alive today.
Testing saves lives.
I tested positive for HIV in 1998, when I was 30.
Now I take one pill a day and that keeps my HIV suppressed.
It also means there is NO RISK of passing on HIV during sex.
If I hadn’t tested I would not be alive today.
Testing saves lives.
HIV can increase the risk of cognitive decline but - good news - a new study finds that if we are undetectable on treatment, decline is the same as for those without HIV.
Once again though, data emphasises the importance of testing early and accessing treatment.
#HIVTestingWeek
Once again though, data emphasises the importance of testing early and accessing treatment.
#HIVTestingWeek
People with undetectable HIV age cognitively at the same rate as those without HIV
Cognitive decline in virally suppressed people with HIV followed a similar trend and speed as in people without HIV as they aged, while people with HIV who failed to achieve or maintain stable viral s...
www.aidsmap.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:12 PM
HIV can increase the risk of cognitive decline but - good news - a new study finds that if we are undetectable on treatment, decline is the same as for those without HIV.
Once again though, data emphasises the importance of testing early and accessing treatment.
#HIVTestingWeek
Once again though, data emphasises the importance of testing early and accessing treatment.
#HIVTestingWeek
Tech rehearsal for Borders done.
Normally I’d be trying to flog tickets now but the entire run is sold out!
🙏🥰
Normally I’d be trying to flog tickets now but the entire run is sold out!
🙏🥰
February 9, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Tech rehearsal for Borders done.
Normally I’d be trying to flog tickets now but the entire run is sold out!
🙏🥰
Normally I’d be trying to flog tickets now but the entire run is sold out!
🙏🥰
Every Winter ends.
February 9, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Every Winter ends.
LGBTQ folk, do you have a ‘spoiler alert’ childhood photo?
February 8, 2026 at 6:19 PM
LGBTQ folk, do you have a ‘spoiler alert’ childhood photo?
New portraits coming soon…
February 7, 2026 at 1:29 PM
New portraits coming soon…
Within days of his eagerly anticipated departure, every building that bears his name will be stripped of it.
Trump says he’ll free infrastructure funds for New York if Penn Station is renamed after him
Trump also demanded Dulles airport be given his name in exchange for funding NY-NJ tunnel and subway extension
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Within days of his eagerly anticipated departure, every building that bears his name will be stripped of it.
Season 2 of HIV: the morning after drops at midnight tonight.
@londondan.bsky.social chats with brilliant guests capturing the diversity of the experience of HIV in the UK and beyond: Lords, activists, CEOs, mothers, porn stars and more.
I’m in Season 1.
@londondan.bsky.social chats with brilliant guests capturing the diversity of the experience of HIV in the UK and beyond: Lords, activists, CEOs, mothers, porn stars and more.
I’m in Season 1.
Trailer: Series 2
Quickly and easily listen to HIV: The Morning After for free!
player.captivate.fm
February 5, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Season 2 of HIV: the morning after drops at midnight tonight.
@londondan.bsky.social chats with brilliant guests capturing the diversity of the experience of HIV in the UK and beyond: Lords, activists, CEOs, mothers, porn stars and more.
I’m in Season 1.
@londondan.bsky.social chats with brilliant guests capturing the diversity of the experience of HIV in the UK and beyond: Lords, activists, CEOs, mothers, porn stars and more.
I’m in Season 1.
New US Foreign Aid Policy prohibits funds going to organisations that provide abortion, trans healthcare or support DEI, including work that prioritises the needs of LGBTQ people.
Which is f**ked up.
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healthpolicy-watch.news/latest-us-re...
Which is f**ked up.
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healthpolicy-watch.news/latest-us-re...
Latest US Restrictions On Aid 'Bully' Recipients To Accept 'Extremist Ideology' - Health Policy Watch
Global health organisations have reacted with anger to the new US foreign aid policy, which prohibits all aid recipients, bar military, from performing or
healthpolicy-watch.news
February 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
New US Foreign Aid Policy prohibits funds going to organisations that provide abortion, trans healthcare or support DEI, including work that prioritises the needs of LGBTQ people.
Which is f**ked up.
1/2
healthpolicy-watch.news/latest-us-re...
Which is f**ked up.
1/2
healthpolicy-watch.news/latest-us-re...
Thick arms work charms.
February 5, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Thick arms work charms.
The electronic soundtracks to 80s gay porn movies are getting released.
‘One moment it was a little blip. The next, our friends are dying’: the gay porn soundtrack composers lost to the Aids crisis
Gay porn in the 80s was home to beautifully moody synth music that is only now getting rediscovered – tragically too late for many of its creators
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:36 PM
The electronic soundtracks to 80s gay porn movies are getting released.
My first rehearsal for Borders at the Arcola.
Some nights are sold out already so book your tickets in advance if you’re coming - and why wouldn’t you want to be there?
www.arcolatheatre.com/event/borders/
Some nights are sold out already so book your tickets in advance if you’re coming - and why wouldn’t you want to be there?
www.arcolatheatre.com/event/borders/
February 2, 2026 at 5:22 PM
My first rehearsal for Borders at the Arcola.
Some nights are sold out already so book your tickets in advance if you’re coming - and why wouldn’t you want to be there?
www.arcolatheatre.com/event/borders/
Some nights are sold out already so book your tickets in advance if you’re coming - and why wouldn’t you want to be there?
www.arcolatheatre.com/event/borders/