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Sexual Health

Another major HIV vaccine trial has failed 
Sexual Health

Another major HIV vaccine trial has failed 

Researchers found the vaccine, Mosaico, was “safe but ineffective” 

By Maddy Mahoney
New HIV clusters are appearing after years of delayed testing
Sexual Health

New HIV clusters are appearing after years of delayed testing

On World AIDS Day, advocates hope the Canadian government will address the pandemic-caused backlog in testing that’s putting communities—especially young queer people—at risk

By Kevin Hurren
Canada’s federal health minister understands the problems with HIV funding, but is vague about solutions
Politics

Canada’s federal health minister understands the problems with HIV funding, but is vague about solutions

Jean-Yves Duclos addresses concerns raised by community groups 

By Dale Smith
The WHO just changed the name of monkeypox to ‘mpox.’ Here’s why 
Health

The WHO just changed the name of monkeypox to ‘mpox.’ Here’s why 

The decision comes after months of criticism from scientists and public health experts

By Diamond Yao
So, what happened to mpox?
Health

So, what happened to mpox?

Following a summer peak, new cases have steadily dropped—but it’s not all a success story

By Kevin Hurren
Nearly all of Zimbabwe’s HIV-positive population is undetectable
Health

Nearly all of Zimbabwe’s HIV-positive population is undetectable

The country’s success in stemming HIV has been replicated by others in sub-Saharan Africa

By Jackie Richardson
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Recent studies in England, U.S. and Canada raise concerns regarding PrEP accessibility
Sexual Health

Recent studies in England, U.S. and Canada raise concerns regarding PrEP accessibility

Nearly 65 percent of people are unable to readily access PrEP in England, according to a report conducted by leading preventative HIV organizations

By Ursula Muñoz S.
In the culture wars against sex-ed, disabled LGBTQ2S+ youth are getting left behind
Education

In the culture wars against sex-ed, disabled LGBTQ2S+ youth are getting left behind

Disability advocates and educators weigh in on what’s still missing from curricula—and how to build better sex-ed

By s.e. smith
These are the best sex toys for ‘sides’
Love & Sex

These are the best sex toys for ‘sides’

From vibrators to strokers, these sex toys are perfect for people who don’t want to prioritize penetration during masturbation or partnered play

By Bobby Box
Can injectable PrEP live up to the hype?
Health

Can injectable PrEP live up to the hype?

Following years of oral PrEP’s slow uptake, a new innovation is generating excitement around the highly effective drug

By Kevin Hurren
Anti-LGBTQ2S+ judge rules that U.S. companies should not have to provide employees with PrEP
Power

Anti-LGBTQ2S+ judge rules that U.S. companies should not have to provide employees with PrEP

The full implications of this ruling are currently unclear, with contraceptives also on the line

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Nearly half of queer men have decreased sexual activity over fears of mpox
Health

Nearly half of queer men have decreased sexual activity over fears of mpox

Almost 50 percent of queer men in the U.S. have cut back their sexual activity during the outbreak, according to a recent survey

By Ursula Muñoz S.
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I have herpes. Do I have to tell every single partner about it?
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I have herpes. Do I have to tell every single partner about it?

“The hard-and-fast ethical rules we come up with in conversation often don’t feel as compelling in real life”

By Kai Cheng Thom
‘I felt like they were afraid of me.’ Mpox patients call out lack of support from healthcare professionals, government
Health

‘I felt like they were afraid of me.’ Mpox patients call out lack of support from healthcare professionals, government

As cases continue to rise in North America, queer and trans men are still struggling to access mpox vaccines, treatment and financial aid

By Krishna Rau
India is facing a massive shortage of life-saving HIV drugs
Health

India is facing a massive shortage of life-saving HIV drugs

Activists and doctors are raising the alarm as 500,000 Indians are left without treatment

By Mzwandile Poncana
Injectable PrEP is safe and effective in preventing HIV/AIDS among trans women, study finds
Health

Injectable PrEP is safe and effective in preventing HIV/AIDS among trans women, study finds

Trans women can safely continue HRT while using injectable PrEP, researchers say

By Diamond Yao
An alarming number of gay and bisexual men don’t know how mpox spreads
Health

An alarming number of gay and bisexual men don’t know how mpox spreads

Meanwhile, a third of Americans as a whole aren’t sure how the virus is transmitted

By Jackie Richardson
Black and Latinx men are disproportionately vulnerable to mpox, according to new report
Health

Black and Latinx men are disproportionately vulnerable to mpox, according to new report

Previous reports indicate that those men are nearly all queer

By Nico Lang
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