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Though more than half a century has passed since famed sex researchers William Masters, MD, and Virginia Johnson began their pioneering research on sexuality and sexual dysfunction, the field of sexology as a viable career path is a relatively new concept. With that said, it’s not the easiest to figure out an ideal path to…
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Since the 1980s, HIV and AIDS have ravaged our marginalized communities globally — taking countless lives and impacting many others. That is our history but the epidemic itself is anything but. While it is undeniable, and certainly relieving, that HIV infection rates have lowered over the past few decades and the overall quality of life…
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There’s so much misinformation about sexually transmitted diseases or infections, also known as STDs or STIs. So, it’s no wonder we are filled with shame, guilt, and even fear when the topic comes up. With April being STI Awareness Month, it’s time to move past the half-truths and educate yourself. Here are five STI facts…
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When you hear the word “conference,” there are certain things that may immediately come to mind, like professional attire, panel presentations, and coffee breaks between sessions. For certain topics, you might also associate conferences with business, tech, and motivational speaking. But how often do you hear about sex conferences? Yep, you heard that correctly. On…
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On February 28, people across the US participate in HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day — an annual commemoration to shine a light on those who have been criminalized based on their HIV status. First observed last year by Sero Project alongside the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, this day offers us a chance to…
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Welcome to 2023, friends. We’re here and ready to make it our year, right? Right! January has long been a month of new beginnings, and this year is no different. But it also marks an essential month for awareness and a call to action — especially on the heels of a holiday season filled for…
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September 18 marks National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD) — a national commemoration highlighting the growing number of older Americans living with HIV and their needs as a community. NHAAD 2022 — the fifteenth observance of this day, which was first launched by the AIDS Institute in 2008 — holds critical importance in raising…
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It’s not exactly a secret that our society’s interest and curiosity in anal sex are growing. Research indicates that 20–30% of US women have had anal sex. Approximately one in five Americans reported making a new addition to their sex life since the pandemic began, with 7% of people having newly experimented with anal stimulation….
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We are in the middle of yet another health emergency, and it isn’t nearly as cute as its name suggests. Currently, monkeypox is surging globally — including throughout DC — and with it comes a myriad of misinformation and false claims that are running almost as rampant. Confused? Well, we’re here to help! Sexual +…
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In my experience, nothing creates more distress, curiosity, and pleasure in a man than when “anal sex” enters the discussion. Perhaps because it is synonymous with unnecessary “pain” and homosexuality. The sexual act is spoken of in secret in the Latino community; however, what if I told you that this sexual act has been around…
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