Relationships and Sex
I Found Love (and Love of Self) After HIV, and You Can Too
In his first time writing publicly about his HIV status, Aaron Anderson details how he learned to love after being diagnosed with HIV.
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Camryn Garrett's YA Novel 'Full Disclosure' Gives Gen Z the Black HIV-Positive Heroine They've Been Waiting For
Simone Garcia-Hampton's journey reminds us that the even the wokest young folks have blind spots when it comes to the epidemic.
8 Months Ago, I Was Diagnosed with HIV While on PrEP
Australian activist Steven Spencer on how he came to understand HIV stigma once he tested positive, and his renewed commitment to social justice and enjoyment of life.
Yes, Monogamous Couples Still Need STI Testing
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may not show up on tests immediately; for this and other reasons, routine testing is also important for people in exclusive relationships.
What Cisgender Men Should Know Before Hooking Up With Transgender Men and Transmasculine Folks
Longtime HIV/AIDS activist and communications strategist JD Davids tells you how to ask about what you need to know -- and how to be a considerate, fun casual partner.
Doctor-Prescribed Birth Control Isn’t For Everybody — And That’s OK
Hormonal birth control can cause side effects that are intolerable for many women, whether they are sexually active or not. Candis McDow tells her story.
Emergency Contraception: Here's What You Should Know
These three forms of emergency contraception can keep you from becoming pregnant after having unprotected sex, or if your birth control method fails.
Tips for Talking About Sex Toys in a More Honest Way
With mutual respect, support, and honesty, a conversation about toys can help you and your friends think about ways you can each increase your sexual pleasure.
These Women Are Helping Others Heal From Trauma and Enjoy Sex
Women who work in mental health, engineering, and design, many of whom are survivors, are creating tools to help other survivors heal.
Loving Kink Doesn't Make Me a Bad Feminist
Feminist writer Marj Ostani explores how playing with power dynamics in a consensual, affectionate, sexual relationship is empowering for her as an Asian womxn.
Can I Be Re-Infected With Another Strain of HIV Through Oral Sex?
Doctors have speculated on the possibility of a "superbug" or a "superinfection" since HIV was discovered in the 1980s. But are these concerns legitimate and valid in real-world situations?