FDA Lifts Restrictions on Blood Donations for Men Who Have Sex with Men
In a long-overdue policy change, the FDA told blood banks that they could start accepting donations from gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships without requiring a period of abstinence prior to donation.
New Platform Makes It Easier to Get Internal Condoms
For those with insurance coverage, internal condoms can now be ordered for free online and shipped directly.
Too Few People Understand the Link Between HPV and Cancer
A new study revealed a disturbing trend in health knowledge; fewer people seem to understand the connection between HPV and certain types of cancer including cervical, oral, anal, and penile cancers.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Trichomonas
This free continuing education activity for healthcare providers covers trichomonas diagnosis, testing, and treatment.
Conflicting Court Decisions Threaten Availability of Abortion Drug
Mifepristone is one of two pills used in medication abortions. Conflicting court decisions have threaten the availability of this abortion drug.
Task Force Decides Against Routine Herpes Screenings
The U.S. Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) has advised against routine screening for herpes in adolescents, adults, and pregnant women.
Testing for STIs at home? Yes, it’s possible—and popular
Testing for STIs at home? It’s possible, and an increasingly popular option. Read on to better understand how home testing works and what free at-home tests are available in your area.
April is STI Awareness Month
This April, in honor of STI Awareness Month, take some time to learn about sexually transmitted infections (STIs)—and how to prevent them and take care of your sexual health.
How do I share Ambassador content?
Sharing Ambassador Content Thanks so much for being an Ambassador and spreading awareness on sexual health! Each month we will share a toolkit that covers topics like STI, sexual health, pleasure, awareness observation, and contraceptives. This guide will walk you through sharing a post from a toolkit onto your page! Click here to view the […]
Drug-Resistant Shigellosis Cases Are Rising—What You Need to Know
The bacterial infection can be transmitted sexually and there have been a number of outbreaks among men who have sex with men.