# sexual health (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 13 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover sexual health. Page: Feed: --- ## [PrEP and Partying: What You Need to Know About Drinking and Drug Use on PrEP](https://www.lovebscott.com/prep-drinking-alcohol-mistr) _2026-08-21 · STAFF · LBS_ Are you taking PrEP for HIV prevention and wondering if a night at the club is going to affect your medication? Or are you someone interested in getting on PrEP but nervous about how it might interact with other drugs? We got your back, with all the answers that will keep the party going and \[...\] Read More... from PrEP and Partying: What You Need to Know About Drinking and Drug Use on PrEP The… ## [How to Stop Feeling Self-Conscious About Your Body During Sex](https://www.lifesexplicit.com/articles/sexual-wellness/how-to-stop-feeling-self-conscious-about-your-body-during-sex) _2026-08-20 · RSS Feed_ Feeling self-conscious about your body during sex usually means part of your attention has left the bed. Instead of feeling touch and pleasure, you are watching yourself from the outside, checking how your stomach looks, whether the light is unflatte... ## [About Relationship 101](https://jeremiahgibson.substack.com/p/about-relationship-101) _2026-08-20 · Jeremiah Gibson, LMFT · Relationship 101, with Jeremiah Gibson, LMFT_ Even though the Sexvangelicals name is no longer with us, I’m still committed to writing about relational and sexual health on Substack! ## [World Sexual Health Day Learnings: 10 Things Sexual Health Means Beyond STIs and Condoms](https://www.lifesexplicit.com/calendar-love-and-sex-around-the-world/international-days/world-sexual-health-day-learnings-10-things-sexual-health-means-beyond-stis-and-condoms) _2026-08-19 · RSS Feed_ World Sexual Health Day falls on 4 September each year, established by the World Association for Sexual Health. The 2026 theme is "Every Body". Written as two words, it holds two ideas: every person, and the body they inhabit. It is one of ... ## [The Relationship Taboos Hidden Inside China's Ghost Month](https://www.lifesexplicit.com/calendar-love-and-sex-around-the-world/ancestors-and-memory/the-relationship-taboos-hidden-inside-china-s-ghost-month) _2026-08-19 · RSS Feed_ In the 7th month of the Chinese lunar calendar, the gates of the underworld open and the dead walk among the living. The Hungry Ghost Festival, observed on the 15th night of the 7th month, is the most visible occasion within a month-long period of an... ## [How Porn Quietly Changes What You Expect From Real Sex](https://www.lifesexplicit.com/articles/psychology-of-sex-relationships/how-porn-quietly-changes-what-you-expect-from-real-sex) _2026-08-19 · RSS Feed_ Pornography can quietly reshape what you expect from real sex by training arousal toward constant novelty, flawless bodies, and performances that no partnered encounter actually matches. Over time that gap can dull excitement with a real partner, fee... ## [How to Handle Jealousy in an Open Relationship Without Blowing It Up](https://www.lifesexplicit.com/articles/ethical-non-monogamy/how-to-handle-jealousy-in-an-open-relationship-without-blowing-it-up) _2026-08-18 · RSS Feed_ Jealousy in an open relationship is not proof that you are doing non-monogamy wrong. It is a normal emotion that shows up even for experienced polyamorous and open-relationship partners, and the people who do well are not the ones who never feel it. ... ## [HIV Prevention Has Changed. Has the Conversation?](https://www.lovebscott.com/hiv-prevention-convo-mistr) _2026-08-17 · STAFF · LBS_ 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?… ## [A QueerDoc Announcement on QueerDoc, PLLC vs. The DOJ, August 17,2026](https://queerdoc.com/circuit-court-ruling-august-2026-queerdoc-doj/) _2026-08-17 · QueerDoc · QueerDoc • Trans Online Doctors Office_ On Friday, August 14, 2026, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling in our case, QueerDoc, PLLC vs. the DOJ. QueerDoc remains committed to its mission of providing expert, evidence-informed medical care to transgender and gender diverse patients. We’ll continue caring for our patients while defending the privacy, trust, and ethical principles that make \[…\] ## [Kink Curious: Your Playful Path Into BDSM](https://www.lifesexplicit.com/events/online-events/kink-curious-your-playful-path-into-bdsm) _2026-08-17 · RSS Feed_ Kink Curious: Your Playful Path Into BDSM is a live online workshop from Velvet Lips Sex Education, running Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 8:00 to 9:30 PM EDT over Zoom. The 90 minute session is built for people who feel drawn to BDSM but have never... ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WQbGGDMBaaBS) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [How to Choose a Pregnancy-Informed Therapist or Coach](https://www.lifesexplicit.com/blog/choosing-the-right-professional/how-to-choose-a-pregnancy-informed-therapist-or-coach) _2026-08-16 · RSS Feed_ A general couples therapist and a pregnancy-informed one will handle the same complaint, like a sudden drop in desire during the second trimester, very differently. One might default to standard relationship advice. The other will know that hormonal ... ## [Bahaya Gigitan Anjing Liar – Dr Mohd Shaiful Ehsan Shalihin](https://www.mmgazette.com/bahaya-gigitan-anjing-liar-dr-mohd-shaiful-ehsan-shalihin/) _2026-08-15 · Hidayah · The Malaysian Medical Gazette_ Pengenalan Gigitan anjing liar bukan sekadar kecederaan fizikal biasa. Ia membawa risiko jangkitan rabies, yang juga dikenali sebagai penyakit anjing gila. Penyakit ini merupakan jangkitan virus yang menyerang sistem saraf dan hampir 100% boleh membawa maut sebaik sahaja simptom klinikal… Read more → The post Bahaya Gigitan Anjing Liar – Dr Mohd Shaiful Ehsan Shalihin first appeared on The… ## [How to Find a Somatic and EMDR Therapist for Sexual Trauma](https://www.lifesexplicit.com/blog/safe-somatic-work/how-to-find-a-somatic-and-emdr-therapist-for-sexual-trauma) _2026-08-15 · RSS Feed_ Talk therapy alone often can't reach trauma that lives in the body, which is why survivors of sexual abuse frequently end up looking for someone trained in both somatic work and EMDR. The two approaches do different jobs: one regulates the nervo... ## [HIV is not history. The new queer series 'Red Light Diaries' refuses to look away](https://www.out.com/voices/red-light-diaries-micheal-ighodaro-hiv) _2026-08-14 · Micheal Ighodaro · Out Magazine_ America has been here before. It knows what it looks like when HIV is ignored: gay men dying of AIDS while the government looked away, friends becoming caregivers, and people taking to the streets with ACT UP because silence was costing lives. That history should make today’s cuts to HIV services — and renewed attacks on queer lives — impossible to treat as anything other than a warning. The… ## [California Takes a Big Step Toward Ending HIV, SB 1023](https://www.lovebscott.com/sb-1023-california-mistr) _2026-08-14 · STAFF · LBS_ 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… ## [Erotic Calendars for 2027](https://www.erotouch-blog.eu/erotic-calendars-for-2027/) _2026-08-14 · Erotouch · Erotouch-Blog.eu_ The holiday season is drawing to a close, and the new 2027 pin-up calendars have arrived. Both men and women are well represented. Here are... The post Erotic Calendars for 2027 appeared first on Erotouch-Blog.eu . ## [Everything You Need to Know About the Sex Swing](https://www.erotouch-blog.eu/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-sex-swing/) _2026-08-14 · Erotouch · Erotouch-Blog.eu_ Have you ever fantasized about weightless intimacy, acrobatic positions without muscle soreness, or experiencing a completely new dynamic between the sheets (or rather, above them)?... The post Everything You Need to Know About the Sex Swing appeared first on Erotouch-Blog.eu . ## [The emotions associated with Tantra](https://www.erotouch-blog.eu/the-emotions-associated-with-tantra/) _2026-08-14 · Erotouch · Erotouch-Blog.eu_ Emotions during your solo tantra session: from tears to tingles (and why everything is welcome). You’ve set aside time for a solo tantra ritual: candles... The post The emotions associated with Tantra appeared first on Erotouch-Blog.eu . ## [A Solo Tantra experience](https://www.erotouch-blog.eu/a-solo-tantra-experience/) _2026-08-14 · Erotouch · Erotouch-Blog.eu_ A tantric solo ritual (often referred to as “solo cultivation” or “sacred self-pleasure”) is essentially a profound encounter with yourself. While conventional masturbation is often... The post A Solo Tantra experience appeared first on Erotouch-Blog.eu . ## [New from Sportsheets](https://www.erotouch-blog.eu/new-from-sportsheets/) _2026-08-14 · Erotouch · Erotouch-Blog.eu_ If you’re looking for accessible bondage toys, the Sportsheets brand is definitely for you. We’ve just received a new range of toys from this brand... The post New from Sportsheets appeared first on Erotouch-Blog.eu . ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LQtNlDeHUoNt) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [New toys from B-vibe](https://www.erotouch-blog.eu/new-toys-from-b-vibe-3/) _2026-08-14 · Erotouch · Erotouch-Blog.eu_ Are you in the mood for anal stimulation? Then you can’t go wrong with the brand B-vibe. They have released another range of new toys,... The post New toys from B-vibe appeared first on Erotouch-Blog.eu . ## [Get more out of your Tantra experience](https://www.erotouch-blog.eu/get-more-out-of-your-tantra-experience/) _2026-08-14 · Erotouch · Erotouch-Blog.eu_ At its core, Tantra is not about haste or quick release, but about slowing down, presence, the circulation of energy, and sensory deepening. While traditional... The post Get more out of your Tantra experience appeared first on Erotouch-Blog.eu . ## [Integrating Addiction Therapy With Sexuality Work as a Couple](https://www.lifesexplicit.com/blog/integrating-alternative-therapies/integrating-addiction-therapy-with-sexuality-work-as-a-couple) _2026-08-14 · RSS Feed_ Trying to do addiction recovery and sexuality-focused couples work at the same time, without a plan for how they connect, tends to stall both. Most integrated approaches sequence the work: stabilize the addiction piece first, then bring sexuality and... ## [Regaining confidence in writing](https://cchirpy.bearblog.dev/regaining-confidence-in-writing/) _2026-08-13 · cchirpy · chirp's nest_ I always thought I was bad at writing. That was until a teacher awarded me with a gift card for writing the best paper in the class for an assignment. It surprised me, I didn't expect my writing amount to anything special at all, especially when other students were given an incentive to write their best. When I was in grade school, my grades in English were often lower than my grades in Math. My… ## [How to Recognize Red Flags When a Therapist Takes Sides](https://www.lifesexplicit.com/blog/reporting-concerns-about-professionals/how-to-recognize-red-flags-when-a-therapist-takes-sides) _2026-08-13 · RSS Feed_ Not every therapist who names harm in the room is taking sides. Some situations genuinely call for a therapist to say, plainly, that one partner's behavior has caused damage. The difference between that and inappropriate bias comes down to consi... ## [How being the 'fun gay uncle' prepared me for fatherhood](https://www.out.com/voices/fun-gay-uncle-fatherhood-adoption) _2026-08-11 · Stephen Walker · Out Magazine_ For years, I’ve happily embraced my role as the “fun uncle.” You know the type — the one who’s always up for an adventure, ready with a laugh and maybe just a little bit extra. I used to think that role was just about the fun, the gifts, and being the cool uncle. But as I’ve navigated the adoption process, I’ve realized it was actually the most rewarding training ground for becoming a father. My… ## [Nobody in Non-Monogamy "Doesn't Get Jealous." Here's What We Actually Mean.](https://nonmonogamyjournal.substack.com/p/nobody-in-non-monogamy-doesnt-get) _2026-08-11 · Luna Rose · The Non-Monogamy Journal_ Thoughts on how to express jealousy instead of avoiding it. ## [How Drag Artists are Leading the Fight to End HIV](https://www.lovebscott.com/drag-artists-prep-mistr) _2026-08-10 · STAFF · LBS_ 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… ## [Hormones and Hormonal Transitions Are A Near Universal Human Experience (August 2026)](https://queerdoc.com/hormonal-transitions-are-near-universal-experience/) _2026-08-09 · QueerDoc · QueerDoc • Trans Online Doctors Office_ There are hundreds of hormones in the body. They help cells know what is on their task list and to talk to other cells. They turn body processes off and on. They help the brain tell other parts of the body what to do. They are communicator chemicals that help our bodies do all of \[…\] ## [Ubat Pencegahan Kehamilan: Berkesan Jika Patuh Pengambilan – Puan Nur Syahirah Mustaffa (Pegawai Farmasi)](https://www.mmgazette.com/ubat-pencegahan-kehamilan-berkesan-jika-patuh-pengambilan-puan-nur-syahirah-mustaffa-pegawai-farmasi/) _2026-08-09 · Hidayah · The Malaysian Medical Gazette_ Merancang keluarga, iaitu usaha menentukan masa yang sesuai untuk mempunyai dan mengatur bilangan anak serta menjarakkan kehamilan, merupakan perkara penting dalam menjamin kesejahteraan sesebuah keluarga. Kepentingan perancangan keluarga ini dapat dilihat apabila Tinjauan Kebangsaan Kesihatan dan Morbiditi 2022 melaporkan bahawa… Read more → The post Ubat Pencegahan Kehamilan: Berkesan Jika Patuh… ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jAU9CO8Q5Rjw) _2026-08-09 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [Our Last Production as Sexvangelicals (For Now)](https://jeremiahgibson.substack.com/p/our-last-production-as-sexvangelicals) _2026-08-08 · Jeremiah Gibson, LMFT · Relationship 101, with Jeremiah Gibson, LMFT_ Relationship 101 on Substack will continue. It'll just look different, starting next week. ## [Telehealth Expands Rapidly, More Users Getting GLP-1’s and PrEP Online](https://www.lovebscott.com/telehealth-mistr) _2026-08-07 · STAFF · LBS_ 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… ## [How “Influencer Marketing” Has Replaced Traditional Ad Campaigns](https://www.lovebscott.com/marketing-fashion-nova) _2026-08-05 · STAFF · LBS_ 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… ## [How Dating Apps Approach PrEP, HIV Status, and Sexual Health](https://www.lovebscott.com/dating-apps-sexual-health-mistr) _2026-08-03 · STAFF · LBS_ 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… ## [My mom's brain surgery erased my coming out. So I had to do it again](https://www.out.com/voices/coming-out-mom-brain-surgery) _2026-07-31 · Trey Toler · Out Magazine_ My mom was on a roll, cycling through names from my childhood the way she did when she was feeling good – checking in on people I hadn't thought about since graduation. I answered, filled in what I knew, and made up the rest. The usual. Then her questions drifted somewhere else. "Is she married now?" she asked about the last girl I'd dated by name, before I came out, four years prior. "She was… ## [Go Ask Alex: I came out as bi, and my friend called me a 'fake lesbian.' What now?](https://www.out.com/relationships/came-out-bisexual-lost-friend) _2026-07-31 · Alexander Cheves · Out Magazine_ Got a question that would scandalize your group chat? That’s what this column is for. Go Ask Alex is an anonymous space for queer readers to ask the questions they’re afraid to ask anyone else — about sex, love, life, and everything in between. It’s judgment-free and completely anonymous. Hey Alex, I recently turned 40. On the way to that milestone in life, I made a real effort to become more… ## [2026 AIDS Conference Underscores Progress and Prevention](https://www.lovebscott.com/2026-aids-conference) _2026-07-31 · STAFF · LBS_ 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...… ## [How to Get More Out of Sex Therapy](https://jeremiahgibson.substack.com/p/how-to-get-more-out-of-sex-therapy) _2026-07-31 · Jeremiah Gibson, LMFT · Relationship 101, with Jeremiah Gibson, LMFT_ Three ways that you can do inside and outside of therapy to more effectively meet your goals ## [I survived the Berlin Pride terror attack. Don’t let the right weaponize our grief](https://www.out.com/voices/berlin-pride-attack-politics) _2026-07-29 · Alexander Cheves · Out Magazine_ Last Saturday burned hot and beautiful in Berlin. I woke up late and joined hundreds of thousands of people marching through the city for Christopher Street Day , our biggest Pride event. Several Pride events happened that weekend, but I went to the big one because my boyfriend worked a shift that day at a shop in Schöneberg, Berlin’s classic gayborhood , near the start of the parade route, and I… ## [Perjalanan Sebiji Ubat ke Farmasi – Noraziah Nordin, PhD](https://www.mmgazette.com/perjalanan-sebiji-ubat-ke-farmasi-noraziah-nordin-phd/) _2026-07-29 · Hidayah · The Malaysian Medical Gazette_ Pengenalan Sebiji ubat baharu yang dihasilkan biasanya mengambil masa sekitar 10 hingga 15 tahun dan menelan kos melebihi USD2 bilion sebelum ia boleh sampai ke rak farmasi \[1\]. Dahulu, penemuan ubat banyak bergantung pada sumber semula jadi seperti tumbuhan dan… Read more → The post Perjalanan Sebiji Ubat ke Farmasi – Noraziah Nordin, PhD first appeared on The Malaysian Medical Gazette . ## [Is 'House of the Dragon's Ser Gwayne Hightower gay?](https://www.out.com/gay-tv-shows/house-dragon-gwayne-hightower-gay) _2026-07-28 · Jade Delgado · Out Magazine_ Note : This post contains spoilers for HBO's House of the Dragon season 3, episode 6. House of the Dragon may have quietly added another queer character to Westeros. Or maybe fans are getting a little ahead of themselves. Season 3, episode 6, called "Faceless Man," has HOTD viewers debating whether Ser Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox), Alicent Hightower's (Olivia Cooke) younger brother, might be… ## [Where Can I Get A Mental Health Support Letter for Gender Affirming Care? (July 2026)](https://queerdoc.com/mental-health-support-letter-gender-affirming-care/) _2026-07-28 · QueerDoc · QueerDoc • Trans Online Doctors Office_ This blog is specific to letters for adult patients!!!!! Table of Contents What Is A Mental Health Support Letter? The quick answer is that a mental health support letter is a document provided to a physical health clinician, surgeon, or insurance company stating that the individual is mentally and emotionally ready to receive care. It \[…\] ## [We Have a New Website!](https://jeremiahgibson.substack.com/p/we-have-a-new-website) _2026-07-28 · Jeremiah Gibson, LMFT · Relationship 101, with Jeremiah Gibson, LMFT_ Also, I'm speaking at the South Shore Sexual Health Center on October 6 and October 27. Save those dates! ## [Myth-busting PrEP, Answering All Your HIV Prevention Questions](https://www.lovebscott.com/myth-busting-prep) _2026-07-27 · STAFF · LBS_ 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… ## [Scene Reviews: Panties On an Erika Lust Original](https://peachkisser.com/scene-reviews-panties-on-an-erika-lust-original/) _2026-07-24 · Peach Kisser · Peach Kisser_ Get your Panties On, my Peachy Lovers! We’re reviewing another Erika Lust original, directed by Rebecca Stewart. As a female porn reviewer, I love the freedom to promote scenes I actually am interested in seeing, instead of my former life of reviewing studio produced porn for the male gaze. Here, we exclusively share content that \[…\] The post Scene Reviews: Panties On an Erika Lust Original… ## [True Consent Begins With Yourself](https://jeremiahgibson.substack.com/p/true-consent-begins-with-yourself) _2026-07-23 · Jeremiah Gibson, LMFT · Relationship 101, with Jeremiah Gibson, LMFT_ A guest post, by Allison Zamani, LPC ## [A New SERM for Atrophy: What’s Ospemifene? (July 2026)](https://queerdoc.com/a-new-serm-for-atrophy-what-is-ospemifene/) _2026-07-23 · QueerDoc · QueerDoc • Trans Online Doctors Office_ What Are SERMs? What’s Atrophy? What’s Ospemifene? We’ll start with an overview: SERMs are Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators. They change how the body responds to circulating estrogen by turning estrogen receptors on and off in specific parts of the body. Content note: we use anatomical words to describe body parts in this blog. In the \[…\] ## [MISTR Launches a New Era of ED Treatment, MISTR Magic](https://www.lovebscott.com/new-mistr-magic-ed) _2026-07-22 · STAFF · LBS_ 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… ## [New from Hidden Desire](https://www.erotouch-blog.eu/new-from-hidden-desire-3/) _2026-07-22 · Erotouch · Erotouch-Blog.eu_ If you’re in the mood for realistic stimulation, Hidden Desire is the place to go. They have expanded their range once again with highly realistic... The post New from Hidden Desire appeared first on Erotouch-Blog.eu . ## [The Rules for Dating Me Booklet](https://jeremiahgibson.substack.com/p/the-rules-for-dating-me-booklet) _2026-07-21 · Jeremiah Gibson, LMFT · Relationship 101, with Jeremiah Gibson, LMFT_ Reflections on how to share with a partner how you communicate your needs, what purpose sex plays, and expectations for when you say No and set other boundaries.