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Anal Sex and STIs
Anal sex may have once been thought of more taboo than other sexual behaviors, but today we know it’s a perfectly normal way to find sexual pleasure.
An Anal Cancer Primer
The American Cancer Society estimates that there were about 10,540 new cases of anal cancer in the U.S. in 2024, with approximately 2,190 deaths. Women are affected more than men,
Study Finds Anti-Trans Laws Increase Suicide Attempts in Young People
New research finds that when states pass anti-trans laws, there are more suicide attempts among transgender and non-binary kids.
More Proof that the Birth Control Pill Reduces Risk of Ovarian Cancer
A new study of more than 200,000 women found that women who had ever taken the pill had a 26% lower risk of ovarian cancer.
Vaccines That Can Prevent STIs
One important prevention tool against sexually transmitted infections is vaccination. Currently, vaccines are available to protect against infection with HPV, hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
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Strong and Silent Types
Strong and Silent Types It happens more than you probably think: an estimated 1 in 6 males has experienced sexual abuse, either in childhood or adulthood. A lack of resources
Recognize Problems
It’s important to know how your body works, and be able to recognize when something isn’t quite right. If something changes or doesn’t seem quite right, get checked by a
Viral Hepatitis (A, B, C, D and E)
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can be caused by a group of viruses—hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. When hepatitis viruses damage liver cells, scar tissue