How long after unprotected sex should I get tested?

How long after unprotected sex should I get tested?

Look, we all know it happens: you got Lost in the Fire over The Weekend, and you had to do what you had to do. You just had a sexy night out or an extended weekend and you’ve woken up with a world of worry. If your first thought is how long after sex should I get...

Can you get tested for STDs without your parents knowing?

Can you get tested for STDs without your parents knowing?

Getting a STD test without Mom and Dad knowing is actually possible and perfectly legal. We definitely understand having that type of talk with them isn’t fun but what’s important is knowing your health status – not awkwardness. Your parents don’t have to know....

How many sex partners are too many?

How many sex partners are too many?

How many sex partners are too many? The answer is simple and is between zero and infinity. There is no specific number of sexual partners that is considered to be a lot or too many. We aren't keeping count. But if you're keeping track, please, by all means, continue....

Does anal sex cause cancer?

Does anal sex cause cancer?

First, let’s get somethings straight. Having sex, including anal sex, does not cause cancer. Having sex puts you at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) which can turn into cancer. STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, hepatitis, intestinal parasites,...

Has Sex Positivity Gone Negative?

Has Sex Positivity Gone Negative?

If we asked you what “good sex” looked like—most of you would have wildly different answers (and some of your answers might even be wild)! Everyone has their turn-ons, and we’re not here to yuck anyone’s yum. ? Though, we wish we could say the same for others. Lately,...

How do I access PrEP when I go to college?

How do I access PrEP when I go to college?

School is about to be back in session, and while some people are counting down the days, others have their hesitations. Whether you’re already on PrEP, or thinking about starting, this transitional time can raise some questions for you. If you’re already on PrEP,...

Can I take PrEP while on birth control?

Can I take PrEP while on birth control?

You’ve probably heard before that PrEP is like the birth control pill but for HIV. And, well, that’s a pretty accurate description. This leaves some folks wondering, though, if they can take both. And simply put, yes!Does PrEP interfere with birth control?Most forms...

The importance of being convenient

The importance of being convenient

COVID-19 changed society as we know it. Although there has been extreme devastation we've experienced first-hand by living through it, there have been ways of life that have been made to be…well, easier. Services such as Amazon, UberEats, Grubhub, and PostMates have...

Do I need to take PrEP if I’m straight?

Do I need to take PrEP if I’m straight?

Let’s get one thing straight here—little miss HIV doesn’t discriminate. She doesn’t care if you’re black, white, man, woman, straight, or LGBTQ+. In fact, according to HIV.gov, 24% of new HIV diagnoses were among heterosexuals in 2015. That’s a big percentage, y’all....