How to use an Internal Condom
Open the packet and remove the female condom, taking care not to tear it. Do not open the packet with your teeth. Squeeze the smaller ring at the closed end of the con...
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Lube 101: Water-Based, Silicone-Based, and Oil-Based
Let us sing the praises of lubricant: the unsung diva of safer, more comfortable sex. Lube can reduce friction, increase comfort, support condom use, and make many kin...
Read ArticlePEP 101: What to Do After a Possible HIV Exposure
PEP stands for post-exposure prophylaxis . It is medicine that may help prevent HIV after a possible exposure. PEP is not a daily prevention plan like PrEP. PEP is for...
Read ArticlePrEP 101: HIV Prevention Before Exposure
PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis . That is a very clinical way of saying: medicine you take before possible HIV exposure to help prevent HIV. Think of PrEP as...
Read ArticlePrEP, Condoms, and Testing: Why They Work Better Together
Safer sex is not a single object you pull from a drawer. It is a collection of choices. PrEP. Condoms. Testing. Lube. Vaccines. Communication. Consent. U=U. PEP when n...
Read ArticlePride, Parties, and Safer Sex Planning
Pride, parties, festivals, drag shows, bars, after-hours adventures, hotel lobbies, pool decks, dance floors, and spontaneous “where is this night going?” moments can...
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