Making the decision not to wear a condom is like playing a game of Russian roulette: you never know when the bullet will hit you. Avoid the ... Read More
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10 Things Sexually Responsible People Do
So you thought she was beautiful! He was the most handsome man that you’d ever seen. You fall head over heels into a whirlwind romantic ... Read More
Alarming Rise Of HIV Infections In Indiana
Since January 2015, Indiana's Scott County has confirmed 79 new HIV infections and last week Gov. Mike Pence declared the rise in infections ... Read More
Project Elevate Brings STI Testing To Young Women & Transwomen Of Color
The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) is proud to announce a new community partnership funded as a part of the United States Centers for ... Read More
SisterLove, Inc. Addresses Georgia’s HIV/AIDS Crisis
It’s hard to fathom that HIV is still the 5th leading cause of death for Black men and the 7th for Black women between the ages of 25 and ... Read More
My Story: “I Played With My Life”
The BlackDoctor.org ‘My Story’ series features real stories of health triumphs written by and about our readers. Do you have a health and ... Read More
Test For HIV From Your Smartphone In 15 Minutes
When it comes to learning your HIV status, the power may soon be right at your fingertips. Researchers at Columbia University School of ... Read More
‘The Doctors’ Dr. Rachael Ross Helps Parents Talk To Children About Sex
Talking to children and adolescents about sex can be a tricky thing. Many parents have the concern of exposing too much information too ... Read More
Natural Remedies For Herpes Flare Ups
Q: What are remedies for herpes flare ups? - W. M. A: First, simple self-care may be enough to relieve most discomfort caused ... Read More
I’m Abstinent, Should I Still Get Tested?
It is a common belief that being tested for sexually transmitted diseases or infections during abstinence is unnecessary, but contrary to ... Read More
Why Aren’t New Couples Talking About Condoms? Trojan Has The Answer
Every relationship typically starts off the same: man and woman meet and have an instantaneous connection, sparks fly, conversation is ... Read More
Risky Business: Why Young Black Women Are Having Unsafe Sex
When it comes to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), Black women still rank at the top with the highest rates of infection. According to ... Read More
