Kissing may seem like a basic skill, but this simple gesture is one that can raise arousal to an all-time high! Words may not be coming out ... Read More
STDs
New Partner? 8 Things To Know Before Sex
Before you get horizontal, you need to get answers. Virtually everyone, at least theoretically, is risking their health with a new sexual ... Read More
‘Sex Superbug’: ‘Drug-Resistant Strain Of Gonorrhea’ Found In U.S.
The impact of an antibiotic-resistant strain of gonorrhea could match that of HIV/AIDS, according to some experts. The strain, called HO41, ... Read More
April Is STD Awareness Month
Every year, the public health and medical communities recognize April as STD Awareness Month. This month-long observance provides ... Read More
Study: HPV Vaccine Does Not Lead To Increased Sex In Teen Girls
Adolescent girls who get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine are no more likely to show signs they may be engaging in sexual activity ... Read More
Magic Johnson: At-Home HIV Test Is “A Game-Changer”
According to Earvin "Magic" Johnson, his decision to endorse OraQuick, the first FDA-approved home HIV test, comes from what he knows ... Read More
Cancer Drug May Help Destroy HIV Cells
Researchers may have discovered a way to use a particular cancer drug to help better identify, and potentially kill, cells infected with ... Read More
Black AIDS Institute Applauds FDA Approval Of PrEP
The Black AIDS Institute recently announced its support of the FDA's decision to approve use of the antiretroviral drug Truvada as an option ... Read More
The 4 Areas Gonorrhea Can Infect Your Body
There have been recent reports that strains of the gonorrhea bacteria are being resistant to treatment, and that experts fear that that STD ... Read More
Are Black Women At Higher Risk For STDs?
Socioeconomic, cultural, and gender barriers limit the ability of some young women of color to receive information on sexually transmitted ... Read More
Risky Sex Behavior More Likely In Women Exposed To Violence
Women who've witnessed or been the victims of violence may be more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior, according to new ... Read More
Rae Lewis-Thornton: Ain't Nothing Pretty About AIDS
Having AIDS means that my health is always at risk. There a several health treatments that I have to go through every day to remain healthy. ... Read More