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. These results are similar to what research has found in the U.S.
Remembering Pioneering Canadian Sex Educator Sue Johanson
Sue Johanson, perhaps Canada’s most famous sex educator of all time, died in June at the age of 92. Johanson was known for her clear advice and her sense of humor.
July Social Media Toolkit
World Hepatitis Day – July 28th July 28th is World Hepatitis day. This year’s theme is “I’m Not Waiting”, encourages testing and awareness. worldhepatitisday.org #ISpeakSexHealth #WorldHepatitisDay,#HepCantWait #NotWaiting Instagram image Twitter image Today is World Hepatitis Day! Protect yourself and others from #Hepatitis by getting the facts about this infection. This year’s theme is #I’mNotWaiting. #ISpeakSexHealth #WorldHepatitisDay,#HepCantWait […]
Could Monkeys’ Behavior Explain Why Men Masturbate?
A new paper suggests that there are biological and evolutionary reasons that we masturbate and looks to our ape ancestors for evidence. There is evidence starting around 40 million years ago that the ancestors of all monkeys and apes did indeed masturbate.
FDA Approves a Topical Erectile Dysfunction Treatment, And It’s Over the Counter
The FDA just approved a new erectile dysfunction treatment that can be sold over the counter. This gel goes directly on the penis, works in just 10 minutes, and has few side effects. Some experts, however, aren’t convinced it works all that well.
Young Men Who Have Sex With Men Lead Progress in HIV Prevention and Treatment, But Disparities Still Exist
While CDC reported a decline in overall new HIV infections, disparities in HIV prevention and treatment remain.