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10 health and sex tips for PRIDE to play and party safely according to an expert

Dr. Leo Moore breaks down the ultimate Pride sexual health guide.

'13 Reasons Why' Kills Bryce in Penultimate Season's Trailer

Season 3 focuses on the murder of the series' most loathsome character. 

Explore the HIV/AIDS Crisis From the Front Lines

Explore a personal history of the HIV/AIDS epidemic through the Emmy Award-nominated documentary 30 Years From Here.

Op-ed: Will Suspicion of 'Gender Fraud' Police LGBTQ Olympians?

The 2012 London Summer Olympics begins July 27th. While we all know that homophobia in sports is the other "Don't Ask, Don't Tell, twenty-one openly LGBTQ athletes, two coaches and two gay paralympians will compete for the gold. Three LGBTQ olympians will represent the U.S. -Seimone Augustus (basketball), Megan Rapinoe (soccer), and Lisa Raymond (doubles tennis).

Your guide to all things Pride 2024, from survival tips to the best memes and more!

Here's everything you need to know — and don't want to miss — about this year's Pride celebration, all in one helpful guide!

Director Tanya Wexler's 'Hysteria' Sparks Interest in Vibrators

When lesbian filmmaker Tanya Wexler heard about the treatment for female hysteria (i.e. orgasms) she says, “It made me laugh. I knew it was a story I had to tell.” Her new film, Hysteria, which premiers May 18, is a romantic comedy wrapped around the surprising story of the first electro-mechanical vibrator.

People Who've had Breast Cancer Help Dr. Susan Love Save Lives

While the medical world knows that lesbian and bisexual women tend to have high levels of breast cancer occurrences, doctors want to know more about this growing problem. Susan Love, MD, one of the leading experts on breast health in the U.S., and an openly lesbian doctor, said that while studying breast cancer on the general population is important, identifying the unifying risk factors and exposures among lesbian and bisexual women will help refine our greater knowledge of cancer.

Everything you need to know about the new fungal infection impacting the LGBTQ+ community

A new case of sexually transmissible tinea has been reported in New York that can take months to clear up.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Announces LGBT Initiative

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) has partnered with the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center for their lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) Initiative. The purpose of the initiative is to conduct research, participate in discussions and make recommendations surrounding the suicide risk among the LGBTQ population, specifically.

Lindsay Lohan's Judge Marsha Revel Recuses Herself

The judge who ordered Lindsay Lohan to jail has takeen herself off the case following a complaint by a prosecutor that she improperly contacted experts or participants in the case privately. Among those contacted was a rehab facility.

HIV 101: Do I Need to Tell My Dentist I’m HIV-Positive?

Everyone has questions when they find out they are positive. In this series of posts, here are several of the most common, plus straightforward answers to help you navigate this new life of yours.

Dr. Susan Love Begins Battle with Leukemia

Breast health expert Dr. Susan Love announced Thursday that she was diagnosed with leukemia after a routine blood test.

NBC on SheWired: Apple CEO Takes Medical Leave - Video

Apple has granted CEO Steve Jobs an unexpected medical leave, but did not specify how long the leave will be, or provide any further information on 55-year-old Jobs' health. Jobs underwent a liver transplant in 2009, and specified before taking that leave that he would be back after six months. This time, his announcement just says that he hopes to return. He did say that he will continue as Apple's CEO, and will be involved in major decisions.

Experts Explain Why LGBTQ People Have More Eating Disorders

Queer men and women are more likely to struggle with anorexia and bulimia than their straight counterparts, and social stigma is a factor. 

Hillary Clinton Appoints Ellen DeGeneres as Global HIV/AIDS Envoy

In a Tuesday address to the National Institutes of Health, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced that she had named Ellen DeGeneres as a special envoy for global AIDS awareness. “Your words will encourage Americans in joining you to make their voices heard in our campaign to achieve an AIDS-free generation,” Secretary Clinton wrote to DeGeneres in a letter released Tuesday. “The enormous platform of your television show and your social media channels will enable you to reach millions of people with the strong and hopeful message that we can win this fight.”

How To Find Affordable PrEP

You can have HIV prevention without breaking the bank. 

Why Millennials Should Get Involved in HIV/AIDS Advocacy

When you consider the statistics, young people should be getting more and more involved in HIV/AIDS activism.

Yes, HIV-positive people can safely breastfeed - here's what you need to know

On a recent episode of +Talk, two experts relay the real facts about breastfeeding when living with HIV.

What Queer People Need To Know About Abortion Pills Post Roe v. Wade

Many people are turning to medications and online medicine to secure abortion access — but there are risks

Watch This Attorney Flawlessly Drag This Transphobic NYT Op-Ed

Because there are not two sides to every issue.