Shortage of Only Drug Approved to Treat Syphilis in Pregnant People
Treating syphilis during pregnancy can help both mother and child, but there is a shortage of Bicillin-L-A, the only antibiotic approved for this population.
November Ambassador Updates
November 4th is National Sex Toy Day! these are just a few of the benefits of sex toys! Sex toys offer opportunities for self-discovery, communication, variety, and improving health. #ISpeakSexHealth #sextoyindustry #sextech #sexualhealth #sexualwellness Download Image Testicular and prostate cancer affect men across the lifespan. Both of these conditions pose significant health risks to men, […]
October Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness Month It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! đź’ž Mammograms are recommended for those aged 40-74 every two years. Breast self-exams are important so you can let your doctor know if something is abnormal. #breastcancer #1in8 Instagram and Facebook Image Domestic Violence Awareness Month Know the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships đź’ś#healthyrelationships #toxicrelationships #love #stopdomesticviolence #domesticviolenceawareness #healthylove #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth Facebook […]
People with Low Viral Loads Have Almost Zero Chance of Transmitting HIV Through Sex
A new meta-analysis of eight published studies found that the risk of sexual transmission of HIV is almost zero in people with low viral loads.
Mife Mayhem Continues: Fifth Circuit Issue a Decision
There is another update to the ongoing court battle over mifepristone, one of two drugs used in most medication abortion.
Update to PrEP Recommendations Include Long-Acting Shot
The USPSTF recently released updated recommendations on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for preventing the sexual transmission of HIV. The recommendations add additional medications, including a long-acting injectable.
September Awareness Days
Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month! đź’Ş The five main types are cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancer. Early diagnosis increases the chances of survival. #StopHPVCancer #cervicalcancer #ovariancancer #vaginalandvulvarcancer #uterinecancer Download Image Back to School – HPV Vaccine Make sure you put getting the HPV vaccine on your child’s back-to-school […]
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Vaccinations are a great way to protect yourself, empower yourself, and to keep you — and your sex life — healthy and happy. Help us spread awareness about available vaccinations!Â
Cure Rates for Hepatitis C “Jarringly Low”
According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only one in three adults in the U.S. infected with hepatitis C have been cured despite the introduction of direct-acting antivirals almost 10 years ago.
Four-Decade Study in Denmark Shows Higher Suicide Rates Among Transgender People
A study in Denmark that spanned 40 years and included 6.6 million people found that those who identified as transgender have significantly higher rates of suicide and attempted suicide than others in the population.