No-BS Basics on HIV Prevention
Thanks to decades of extensive scientific research, we now have extremely reliable ways to prevent HIV transmission. Here’s a breakdown of the tools you can use to prevent HIV.
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How One Canadian Province Hit Its Lowest Rate of HIV Transmission Ever
Despite the interruptions in testing and treatment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic elsewhere, Julio Montaner, M.D., and colleagues in British Columbia have nearly eliminated HIV there.
The Fight for More HOPWA Funding Is on in 2021
The program currently serves only a fraction of all low-income folks with HIV who are eligible for housing. Can advocates pull off a game-changer this year?
Doctor Silent About HIV and PrEP? Here’s How Black Women Can Self-Advocate
If you are a Black woman, and your doctor doesn’t mention incorporating HIV prevention into your care, these questions may help guide the conversation.
How to Know If There’s a Power Imbalance in Your Relationship
Power is never entirely equally shared between partners, but inequity becomes relationship kryptonite when left unchecked.
Overdose Prevention Sites Work, but They Face an Uphill Battle in the U.S.
The fight for places where drug users can shoot up safely isn’t over—but it’s competing with an effort to expand access to medications that block addiction.
The Requisite Project Is Mobilizing U.K. Queer Men of Color to Take Charge of Their Sexual Wellness
A new U.K.-based initiative is creating a groundswell of action around the sexual health of queer men of color.
3 STIs That Barrier Methods Can’t Reliably Prevent
Condoms and latex barrier methods are a crucial component in curbing the spread of sexually transmitted infections, but they aren’t a free pass.
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.
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.
Having More Options Makes PrEP More Viable
PrEP in the form of injections, vaginal rings, or medicated anal douches can give people options that work with their sexual life and desires.