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Pup Play Helps People Keep Sense of Community Alive During COVID-19
With another wave of COVID crashing down on us and Trump supporters looting the Capitol, who wouldn’t rather be a “big dumb dog”?

A Queer Dietitian’s Guide to Eating for Anal Sex
Anal sex is just as much about what happens before it as what happens during it. To that end, keeping a healthy diet can make the act go much more swimmingly.

What BDSM Can Teach Us About Consent
It’s not all whips, chains, and leather. The kink community is leading the charge on consent education.

4 Important Things Everyone Should Know About HPV
The human papillomavirus is the most common STI, but people are still confused about how it works.

What’s the Best Kind of Lube for the Sex You Want to Have?
There are so many different lube and sex-play options. It’s important to know which lube is the most effective, safe, and fun for each occasion.

How to Avoid STI Transmission When Sharing Sex Toys
Toys are a fun and safe way to explore sexual play with yourself, one partner, or many partners, as long as you properly care for your toys.

The Myth of the Loose Butthole
Don’t let fear of a loose hole keep you from experiencing the salacious splendors of butt stuff, if you’re inclined to try. Just be kind to yourself and listen to your body.

This Health Care Provider Is Using TikTok to Teach Young Adults About Sexual Health
“I really believe that we can totally stop all new [HIV] infections in our lifetime,” says Natalie L. Wilson, Ph.D., D.N.P.

OK, Here’s How We’re Going to Get Through This COVID Winter
This is real talk from HIV community folks who’ve been struggling—and finding solutions. And it includes a longtime survivors’ virtual town hall on Dec. 8, so register now!

A Long COVID Winter Is Coming. How Can We Still Have Sex?
A lot of us may be looking at the months ahead and asking: How am I supposed to make it through this without getting the intimacy I need? Alex Garner and José García-Madrid have some answers.