Sex Now survey 2011 was Canada’s largest ever gay men’s health survey. 8,607 participants from every province and territory responded online, September 2011 to February 2012. The questionnaire focused on social determinants of gay men’s health and it was available in both English and French. A team of young Investigaytors assisted with development and promotion while learning how to organize a national study.

The Vancouver Foundation funded the research with contributions from the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

Several reports based on Sex Now survey and Sondage Sexe au présent 2011 are now available in our Resources library:

Who did Sex Now 2011?
Basic information on sexual orientation, age, relationship status and geographic location of the 8,607 guys who answered the questionnaire. Also covers: health knowledge, workplace disclosure, ethnicity and body image.

Sex Now 2011 Analytical Reports

Pride, Prejudice and Determinants of Health:
Gay Health @ Work
This plenary presentation by Terry Trussler from the 8^th BC Gay Men’s Health Summit focuses on the relationship between workplace prejudice experiences and health outcomes.

Pride, Prejudice and Determinants of Health: 
What's trending with young gay men?
This report examines the emerging world of young gay men under 30 years of age including their use of social media, sexual health trends, the impact of being out in the workplace, and the role of resilience.