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. 🏳️🌈🇪🇺🌍🌱
I don’t feel, as someone living with HIV, that I am lesser than other people.
Make Stigma History.
#WorldAIDSDay
Make Stigma History.
#WorldAIDSDay
December 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I don’t feel, as someone living with HIV, that I am lesser than other people.
Make Stigma History.
#WorldAIDSDay
Make Stigma History.
#WorldAIDSDay
The stigma that persists around HIV creates barriers to testing, treatment and effective prevention.
Ending HIV stigma is crucial to ending the HIV epidemic.
Make Stigma History.
#WorldAIDSDay.
Ending HIV stigma is crucial to ending the HIV epidemic.
Make Stigma History.
#WorldAIDSDay.
December 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The stigma that persists around HIV creates barriers to testing, treatment and effective prevention.
Ending HIV stigma is crucial to ending the HIV epidemic.
Make Stigma History.
#WorldAIDSDay.
Ending HIV stigma is crucial to ending the HIV epidemic.
Make Stigma History.
#WorldAIDSDay.
I was diagnosed with #HIV in 1998, when I was 30.
Many of my friends had died of AIDS. I did not expect to live to 50.
I’m 58 now.
HIV treatment works.
Treatment also makes it impossible for me to pass HIV on during sex.
Ensure HIV treatment for all.
End HIV stigma.
#WorldAIDSDay
Many of my friends had died of AIDS. I did not expect to live to 50.
I’m 58 now.
HIV treatment works.
Treatment also makes it impossible for me to pass HIV on during sex.
Ensure HIV treatment for all.
End HIV stigma.
#WorldAIDSDay
December 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I was diagnosed with #HIV in 1998, when I was 30.
Many of my friends had died of AIDS. I did not expect to live to 50.
I’m 58 now.
HIV treatment works.
Treatment also makes it impossible for me to pass HIV on during sex.
Ensure HIV treatment for all.
End HIV stigma.
#WorldAIDSDay
Many of my friends had died of AIDS. I did not expect to live to 50.
I’m 58 now.
HIV treatment works.
Treatment also makes it impossible for me to pass HIV on during sex.
Ensure HIV treatment for all.
End HIV stigma.
#WorldAIDSDay
Globally, about 41 million people live with HIV.
I am one of them.
HIV treatment works - but almost 1 in 4 are still not being treated.
HIV treatment also prevents HIV from being passed on during sex - the risk is zero - so treating everybody with HIV is the most powerful tool in HIV prevention too.
I am one of them.
HIV treatment works - but almost 1 in 4 are still not being treated.
HIV treatment also prevents HIV from being passed on during sex - the risk is zero - so treating everybody with HIV is the most powerful tool in HIV prevention too.
November 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Globally, about 41 million people live with HIV.
I am one of them.
HIV treatment works - but almost 1 in 4 are still not being treated.
HIV treatment also prevents HIV from being passed on during sex - the risk is zero - so treating everybody with HIV is the most powerful tool in HIV prevention too.
I am one of them.
HIV treatment works - but almost 1 in 4 are still not being treated.
HIV treatment also prevents HIV from being passed on during sex - the risk is zero - so treating everybody with HIV is the most powerful tool in HIV prevention too.
It’s sometimes said that history may not repeat itself but often rhymes.
We all can learn lessons from history and, at this critical moment for the rights of LGBTQ+ communities, now is an apt time for LGBTQ folk to listen to each other across generations, both older to younger and younger to older.
We all can learn lessons from history and, at this critical moment for the rights of LGBTQ+ communities, now is an apt time for LGBTQ folk to listen to each other across generations, both older to younger and younger to older.
November 29, 2025 at 11:26 AM
It’s sometimes said that history may not repeat itself but often rhymes.
We all can learn lessons from history and, at this critical moment for the rights of LGBTQ+ communities, now is an apt time for LGBTQ folk to listen to each other across generations, both older to younger and younger to older.
We all can learn lessons from history and, at this critical moment for the rights of LGBTQ+ communities, now is an apt time for LGBTQ folk to listen to each other across generations, both older to younger and younger to older.
“I love sherry because it’s just a little bit too strong.”
Performing ‘I Miss the War’ at the @queertheatreuk.bsky.social showcase.
I was inspired by the wise old gays I met in my late teens / early 20s, who recalled a time before the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality, often with affection.
Performing ‘I Miss the War’ at the @queertheatreuk.bsky.social showcase.
I was inspired by the wise old gays I met in my late teens / early 20s, who recalled a time before the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality, often with affection.
November 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
“I love sherry because it’s just a little bit too strong.”
Performing ‘I Miss the War’ at the @queertheatreuk.bsky.social showcase.
I was inspired by the wise old gays I met in my late teens / early 20s, who recalled a time before the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality, often with affection.
Performing ‘I Miss the War’ at the @queertheatreuk.bsky.social showcase.
I was inspired by the wise old gays I met in my late teens / early 20s, who recalled a time before the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality, often with affection.
Pat and Breda McConnon (pictured above) were the landlords of the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, presiding over a golden era of drag.
For many gays in the homophobic 80s and 90s they were the parents we wished we had.
They stood with us, both of them arrested for their troubles.
For many gays in the homophobic 80s and 90s they were the parents we wished we had.
They stood with us, both of them arrested for their troubles.
November 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Pat and Breda McConnon (pictured above) were the landlords of the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, presiding over a golden era of drag.
For many gays in the homophobic 80s and 90s they were the parents we wished we had.
They stood with us, both of them arrested for their troubles.
For many gays in the homophobic 80s and 90s they were the parents we wished we had.
They stood with us, both of them arrested for their troubles.
I kick myself that I only saw him once, at the Milton Keynes bowl on the Serious Moonlight Tour.
When Black Star came out I had a fantasy that he was going to do one more tour but, well we all know what happened next.
When Black Star came out I had a fantasy that he was going to do one more tour but, well we all know what happened next.
November 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I kick myself that I only saw him once, at the Milton Keynes bowl on the Serious Moonlight Tour.
When Black Star came out I had a fantasy that he was going to do one more tour but, well we all know what happened next.
When Black Star came out I had a fantasy that he was going to do one more tour but, well we all know what happened next.
I don’t mean to brag but… twice!
November 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I don’t mean to brag but… twice!
Throughout my 20s, I wore an AIDS awareness red ribbon pretty much everyday.
My friends were dying. It’s what we did.
AIDS is not over.
630,000 people died of it last year.
1 December is #WorldAIDSDay.
My friends were dying. It’s what we did.
AIDS is not over.
630,000 people died of it last year.
1 December is #WorldAIDSDay.
November 28, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Throughout my 20s, I wore an AIDS awareness red ribbon pretty much everyday.
My friends were dying. It’s what we did.
AIDS is not over.
630,000 people died of it last year.
1 December is #WorldAIDSDay.
My friends were dying. It’s what we did.
AIDS is not over.
630,000 people died of it last year.
1 December is #WorldAIDSDay.
It was the 1980s.
Drag queen Dave Dale was giving Sharon make-up tips in the Queen Vic and London’s gay scene was ruled by Regina Fong, Adrella and Lily Savage.
They weren’t ‘fashion forward’, they didn’t do high kicks let alone death drops, but for me this was the golden era of drag.
Drag queen Dave Dale was giving Sharon make-up tips in the Queen Vic and London’s gay scene was ruled by Regina Fong, Adrella and Lily Savage.
They weren’t ‘fashion forward’, they didn’t do high kicks let alone death drops, but for me this was the golden era of drag.
November 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
It was the 1980s.
Drag queen Dave Dale was giving Sharon make-up tips in the Queen Vic and London’s gay scene was ruled by Regina Fong, Adrella and Lily Savage.
They weren’t ‘fashion forward’, they didn’t do high kicks let alone death drops, but for me this was the golden era of drag.
Drag queen Dave Dale was giving Sharon make-up tips in the Queen Vic and London’s gay scene was ruled by Regina Fong, Adrella and Lily Savage.
They weren’t ‘fashion forward’, they didn’t do high kicks let alone death drops, but for me this was the golden era of drag.
Andrew or Jonathan?
TBH even if the category was ‘best person for financial advice’ I’d probably still choose Jonathan.
TBH even if the category was ‘best person for financial advice’ I’d probably still choose Jonathan.
November 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Andrew or Jonathan?
TBH even if the category was ‘best person for financial advice’ I’d probably still choose Jonathan.
TBH even if the category was ‘best person for financial advice’ I’d probably still choose Jonathan.
Just a few tickets left for tonight’s @queertheatreuk.bsky.social showcase.
It would be amazing if we sold out.
Tickets at link 👇
And don’t be late - I’m opening the show! 🫣
www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
It would be amazing if we sold out.
Tickets at link 👇
And don’t be late - I’m opening the show! 🫣
www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
November 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Just a few tickets left for tonight’s @queertheatreuk.bsky.social showcase.
It would be amazing if we sold out.
Tickets at link 👇
And don’t be late - I’m opening the show! 🫣
www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
It would be amazing if we sold out.
Tickets at link 👇
And don’t be late - I’m opening the show! 🫣
www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
In London we rarely speak to strangers on the tube but we will grimace and roll our eyes with collective exasperation if it’s too crowded or the train comes to a sudden stop.
We may curse the tourist who blocks an entrance but we will gladly offer travel advice to anyone who asks or looks confused.
We may curse the tourist who blocks an entrance but we will gladly offer travel advice to anyone who asks or looks confused.
November 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
In London we rarely speak to strangers on the tube but we will grimace and roll our eyes with collective exasperation if it’s too crowded or the train comes to a sudden stop.
We may curse the tourist who blocks an entrance but we will gladly offer travel advice to anyone who asks or looks confused.
We may curse the tourist who blocks an entrance but we will gladly offer travel advice to anyone who asks or looks confused.
58+ years old.
27+ years living with HIV.
Shameless.
27+ years living with HIV.
Shameless.
November 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
58+ years old.
27+ years living with HIV.
Shameless.
27+ years living with HIV.
Shameless.
It’s perplexing that the BBC is currently under scrutiny for a supposed liberal bias in favour of trans rights.
Here, a spokesperson for an anti-trans group is quoted, the article says that trans inclusion would be illegal (it wouldn’t) and lists an anti-trans organisation for more info.
Here, a spokesperson for an anti-trans group is quoted, the article says that trans inclusion would be illegal (it wouldn’t) and lists an anti-trans organisation for more info.
November 24, 2025 at 9:40 AM
It’s perplexing that the BBC is currently under scrutiny for a supposed liberal bias in favour of trans rights.
Here, a spokesperson for an anti-trans group is quoted, the article says that trans inclusion would be illegal (it wouldn’t) and lists an anti-trans organisation for more info.
Here, a spokesperson for an anti-trans group is quoted, the article says that trans inclusion would be illegal (it wouldn’t) and lists an anti-trans organisation for more info.
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.
If I could have those long flowing locks again, even if just for a day, I’d jump at the chance.
I came fairly close during lockdown.
I came fairly close during lockdown.
November 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
If I could have those long flowing locks again, even if just for a day, I’d jump at the chance.
I came fairly close during lockdown.
I came fairly close during lockdown.
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!
How do you mean?
I do a little bit of sketching now and then (I’d like to do more).
And I do acting when I get the chance, like this Wednesday.
This is a miniature painting I did of Derek Jarman.
I do a little bit of sketching now and then (I’d like to do more).
And I do acting when I get the chance, like this Wednesday.
This is a miniature painting I did of Derek Jarman.
November 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM
How do you mean?
I do a little bit of sketching now and then (I’d like to do more).
And I do acting when I get the chance, like this Wednesday.
This is a miniature painting I did of Derek Jarman.
I do a little bit of sketching now and then (I’d like to do more).
And I do acting when I get the chance, like this Wednesday.
This is a miniature painting I did of Derek Jarman.
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...
Yes, all present and correct.
November 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Yes, all present and correct.
#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.