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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.

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.

Women who work in mental health, engineering, and design, many of whom are survivors, are creating tools to help other survivors heal.

"The guys in the BDSM community were not fazed by my status at all ... it was automatic acceptance."

Being black and dating online is difficult. When you're a black couple looking to find a third, the mechanics of finding someone get even trickier.

Experts agree: Your health is important enough to ask for protection, and it might be part of your journey to empowerment.

If you're living with HIV and hooking up, one of these may happen to you. But, don't worry, some people have checked their pozphobia.

At the core of the problem when it comes to queer women and sexually transmitted infections is that too many don't know they're at risk -- and too few providers are unaware of their prevention and screening needs.

Incarcerated writer Tim Hinkhouse interviews his friend Betty about their shared experiences of living with HIV, loneliness, and loss.

Despite masturbation sometimes being considered taboo, the act is an important tool for pleasure and self-love. Here's a guide for those wondering how to discover their own bodies and finally reach the big O.