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Navigating Mpox: How to Prepare for Pride Season

A year after the painful infection surfaced in the U.S., Biden administration officials are confident they can keep the virus under control with the public’s help.

CDC Proposes Gay Men and Trans Women Take ‘Morning After’ Pill for STI Prevention

The new guidelines specifically center at-risk sexually active gay and bisexual men and trans women.

L.A. LGBT Center Forced to End Free STI & HIV Testing Due to Fund Cut

The center is urging Los Angeles County's Department of Public Health to restore the vital resources.

 

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Study: Coming Out to Doctors Is Good for Gay Health

Queer men who are up front about their sexuality to physicians are likelier to receive the recommended testing and vaccines.

Ask a Doctor: What's Stopping Us From Talking About PrEP?

So much contributes to why gay and bi men aren't talking about PrEP, including stigma and myths about its effects, says Frank Spinelli, MD.

L.A. LGBT Center's Funds for STI Testing Restored After Public Outcry

LGBTQ Angelenos called, emailed, and tweeted outrage after the center's public funding was cut by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health.

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Ask a Doctor Why He Supports PrEP

There's no doubt that Gary Cohan, MD, is a supporter of PrEP for HIV prevention, and here's how things would go if you were his patient.

Walmart and MISTR to offer free at-home HIV testing kits

A new pilot program that kicks off July 25 will offer free at-home HIV testing kits in seven Georgia Walmart stores.

A Pill After Sex Could Help Slow STIs Among Gay Men

A low dose of an antibiotic could decrease some STIs affecting gay and bisexual men and trans women.

PrEP Is a Great Advance, But It's Far From a Cure-All

There are more than half a dozen sexually transmitted infections  -- aside from HIV  -- that are damaging gay and bi men.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Screening

Due to the higher rates of anonymous sex and sex associated with Internet chat room, gay men have a higher risk of developing STDs.

Business Before Pleasure?

An HIV "outbreak" in the straight porn industry has once again raised talk of mandatory testing for all performers in the state of California. But will the gay porn studios get on board or take their business elsewhere?

Mpox Is Almost Gone in the US, Leaving Lessons & Mysteries Behind

More than 300,000 people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with the virus, including 23 who died.