DID YOU KNOW: 1 in 8 people with HIV don’t know it yet? Knowing your HIV status can be life-saving information.Walgreens and Greater Than ... Read More
STDs
Most Commonly Misdiagnosed STDs
Even if you are with one partner, you can be at risk for a sexually transmitted disease (STD or infection (STI). If you are using condoms, ... Read More
5 Things Every African American Should Know About HIV/AIDS In 2016
Yes, it’s 2016 – nearly 35 years since the first cases of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. But, the sexually transmitted disease is just as dangerous ... Read More
STDs: A New Reality For Seniors
I met a gentleman at a social event recently who asked me what I did for a living. A detailed and accurate answer would be: “I’m the author ... Read More
Congenital Syphilis: A Preventable STD On The Rise In Newborns
April is STD Awareness Month. There is much we can do together to help prevent STDs, and I encourage you to take a look at all of the ... Read More
What Your Lips Reveal About Your Health
They say the eyes don’t lie, but apparently our lips don’t either. You can apparently tell a lot about your health from the appearance of ... Read More
Help! How To Date With HPV
What is HPV? If you learn that you have HPV, it's important to be honest with yourself and your partner. If you don't inform your partner, ... Read More
Men: Condoms Aren’t Ruining Your Sex Life, It’s Your Mindset
So let’s talk condoms, guys. You may be very unaware of this, but February is National Condom Month, and it’s all so fitting since the ... Read More
7 Condom Myths You Must Stop Believing
When it comes sex, we all know that protection is critical, but how many falsities do we still believe to be fact? Here are seven myths that ... Read More
5 Types Of HIV Tests & How They Work
We need to get more Black people tested for HIV. Period. Testing is critical for prevention of HIV in Black communities, particularly for ... Read More
Condom Use Declining Among MSM, CDC Reports
Men who have sex with men (MSM) continues to be a common route of HIV transmission in the U.S. among adults and adolescents, accounting for ... Read More
Sex Education In Schools: Is There Such A Thing As ‘Too Early’?
With the the possibility of politics dictating the future of free clinics like Planned Parenthood, R. Kelly's sex crime allegations recently ... Read More