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Megan Rapinoe shuts down period stigma, Republicans, and homophobic soccer players (exclusive)

Megan Rapinoe tells The Advocate about her campaign with Knix to end period stigma, and the state of LGBTQ+ acceptance in women's soccer.

London’s Vagina Museum Is Ready to Reenter the World

This queer-founded labor of love is set to return in a new location this March.

Study: Gay Suicides Plummet in Sweden, Denmark After Marriage Equality

New research suggests that less stigma saves lives.

Why Must We Keep Diagnosing Trans People as Ill?

Thinking of a future where trans identity is not connected to pathology.

Human Rights Campaign initiative strives to overcome HIV stigma

A groundbreaking new cohort of participants will soon travel to the nation’s capital to tackle shame and mental health challenges associated with HIV.

Op-ed: What Aging With HIV Can Look Like

Soon half of all people with HIV in America will be over the age of 50.

'Patient Zero': Correcting the Record on a Media-Made Gay Villain

Writer Richard McKay on the legacy of Gaetan Dugas, the man still connected to false narratives on gay men and HIV.

Monkeypox: WHO Settles on New Name for the Virus

Scientists and health experts wanted to rename "monkeypox" to combat the homophobic and racist stigma attached to the virus.

The trans catch-22

In order to get "treated" for being transsexual--meaning hormones and, perhaps, surgery--you first have to be diagnosed. But calling trans people sick creates the same stigma gay people faced for decades. Part six in our ongoing series.

All Genders Deserve These Menstruation Products

These innovative new products are proving that gender is irrelevant when it comes to sexual and reproductive health.

Op-ed: "I'm Cured!" - A What-If Scenario

Let's say HIV is cured today -- what would it be like tomorrow?

Brazilian Gay & Bi Men Can Now Donate Blood Without Abstinence Period

The South American nation's supreme court has overturned the ban.

FDA to Ease Blood Donor Ban, Still Sticking to One-Year Abstinence

There will be an opportunity to air concerns and recommendations by the public in a new policy to ease the ban on gay and bisexual male blood donations.

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After Three Decades, Our Work to End HIV Isn't Over

ACT UP lays out what the future of HIV/AIDS looks like as we continue to make strides, but still have much work remaining as we enter our fourth decade of fighting. 

Gay & Bisexual Men Now Eligible to Donate Blood Under New FDA Policies

The agency has moved toward risk-based assessments as opposed to discriminatory bans based on gender or sexual orientation.

Gay Senator Rejected at Blood Center Despite FDA Guideline Change

As many blood centers scramble to update guidelines, New York State Sen. Brad Hoylman is urging an end to any abstinence period for gay and bi men.

Hormone Therapy Helps Mental Health of Trans Youth: Study

So far this year, more than 30 bills have been introduced at the state level to ban or restrict gender-affirming care for young people.

5 Stories to Help Get Over Your Fear of HIV Tests

Today is national HIV Testing Day, offering a reminder of why it's important to know your status.

Op-ed: Sexual Education in America Is Failing Us

Why our deeply rooted hangups about sex are not helping the cause of LGBT equality -- or kids' self-image.

Matthew Cusick: Stronger than the mighty Cirque

When Cirque du Soleil fired openly gay gymnast Matthew Cusick from his dream job for being HIV-positive, he fought back and won