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HIV prevention looks very different than it did a generation ago. Today, people have more tools than ever to protect themselves, from condoms and routine testing to PrEP, a medication that can significantly reduce the risk of acquiring HIV. While science has moved forward, the way we talk about HIV has not always kept pace. [...] Read More... from HIV Prevention Has Changed. Has the Conversation?…
This week, California took a big step towards making HIV prevention more accessible than ever. On August 13, the California Assembly Appropriations Committee advanced Senate Bill 1023, led by State Senator John Laird. The legislation will expand access to injectable PrEP, the most powerful tool communities have to prevent the spread of HIV. SB 1023 will require [...] Read More... from California…
Over the past several years MISTR, the telehealth company that provides PrEP and other sexual health services to over 800,000 users, has partnered with dozens of drag artists. These artists have led campaigns that have resulted in countless LGBTQIA+ people getting on PrEP for the first time. Drag continues to be a catalyst for positive [...] Read More... from How Drag Artists are Leading the Fight…
More people than ever are skipping their traditional doctor’s visits in favor of something more comfortable. Without leaving the couch, you can speak with a licensed physician and get prescribed all kinds of medication for weight loss, sexual health, and more. Telehealth models continue to prove both their reliability and their popularity. 11% of Americans now [...] Read More... from Telehealth…
We are all online more than ever before, and it doesn’t take more than five swipes to run into an ad or a sponsored post. Most brands and marketing agencies are still trying to keep up with changing audiences, except for the few that saw the power behind “influencer marketing” before it went mainstream. In [...] Read More... from How “Influencer Marketing” Has Replaced Traditional Ad Campaigns The…
At this point, there are all kinds of dating apps for all kinds of people. From hookup apps to friend-finding hubs to long-term romantic connection tools, there is something for everyone. As you navigate what app might be best for you, considering how these places encourage sexual health should be at the top of your [...] Read More... from How Dating Apps Approach PrEP, HIV Status, and Sexual…
The 26th International AIDS Conference took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this week with the theme “Rethink. Rebuild, Rise.” Global health leaders and advocates gathered for a week of sharing research and critical progress around HIV prevention, stigma, and intersectionality. The Conference looked to address three key questions. Included in the programming were presentations [...] Read More...…
There are plenty of unknowns when starting your HIV prevention journey. What to take, how to get care, what to believe, and everything in between. To help along the way, we put together a cheat sheet for some of the most ridiculous myths about PrEP and preventative care. MYTH: PrEP is only meant for gay [...] Read More... from Myth-busting PrEP, Answering All Your HIV Prevention Questions The post…
Mistr, the largest provider of free online PrEP serving over 800,000 patients, has expanded its services to provide deeper sexual wellness resources. Today, the company launches an erectile dysfunction (ED) medication called “MISTR Magic.” “MISTR Magic” combines sildenafil and tadalafil into a single fast-acting dissolvable lozenge. The two prescription medications are designed to work together to…
With the recent release of her new album, Confessions II, Madonna reenters the music game 7 years after her last full project. While the release itself has garnered high remarks from music critics, the strategy behind the release has been even more compelling. The Grammy award winning artist put LGBTQIA+ first, both in her release [...] Read More... from How Madonna Has Put LGBTQIA+ People First…
