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As someone who has navigated the ups and downs of sexual health, I want to share my journey with PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). These two powerful tools have changed my perspective on HIV prevention and empowered me to take control of my health. What is PrEP? PrEP is a daily medication that…
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The holiday season is here, and while for many people it is the most wonderful time of the year, for others it can be a challenge to attend family gatherings where they do not always feel completely welcome. In these spaces, it is possible to encounter unwanted comments or uncomfortable attitudes that can affect our…
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Lately, it seems easy to use phrases like Love yourself!, Self-love!, Accept yourself as you are!, Be yourself!, Be authentic!, etc. And although it sounds like something very simple to do, the reality is that strengthening your self-esteem and acceptance begins from childhood. From the concept that our parents have of us or the experiences…
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Spring isn’t just for dusting off shelves and sorting through the attic – it’s also the perfect time to spruce up your sex life! As nature blooms and the days grow longer and warmer, consider this your sign to freshen up your intimate engagements, from the physical tools of the trade to emotional connections. Whether…
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There are two schools of thought regarding sexual education. Some parents simply say, “Don’t do it,” while others arm their children information. While most would prefer the latter, there are some schools in the country that are skipping out on sex ed with dire consequences. Sexual Education is a vital part of teaching our youth…
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We’re a month into 2024, friends. How are we holding up? When we last spoke (er, you last read and I last wrote), we were talking about all things 2024 and setting ourselves up for a monumental year of self-love, hot hook-ups, and safer sex, among other things. Now’s check-in time, particularly as we look…
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Well, we finally arrived! Retirement and all that goes with it! Now you have the time to really focus on getting yourself in the best shape going forward! At 66, I’m determined to keep myself healthy and active to enjoy the years ahead! Here are just 5 habits I have adopted…that are simple, common sense…
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Every December 1, we come together to mark World AIDS Day and reup our collective commitment to ending HIV and the stigma those living with it still experience today. This year’s is a historic one, as it marks the 35th commemoration of this important day. It started in 1988 at the height of the AIDS…
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Menopause. A word often whispered and associated with a collection of symptoms and cultural baggage that reduces it to hot flashes, mood swings, and the “end” of a woman’s sexual life. But let’s set the record straight: women don’t hang up their sensual shoes once menopause arrives. Sexuality is an integral part of human nature,…
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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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