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15 Minutes With: Rachel Rubin Talks Women's Sexual Health and Why Finding the Right Specialist Matters

The board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist is on a mission to help women better understand their bodies and advocate for the care they deserve

True or False: Sexually Transmitted Infections quiz

True or False: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Before you get it on, take our quiz to test your STI IQ. Some answers may surprise you.

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Menopause and HIV: What’s the Connection?

Learn how menopause affects HIV risk

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La menopausia y el VIH: ¿Cuál es la conexión?

Entérate de qué efecto tiene la menopausia en el riesgo del VIH

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Comic Strip: Heather Gets an HIV Test

STIs are rising across all age groups — including adults over 55. Yet many women dating after menopause skip protection, assuming pregnancy is the only risk.

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Historieta: Heather se hace una prueba del VIH

Las ITS están aumentando para todos los grupos etarios, incluyendo para adultos de más de 55 años. A pesar de eso, muchas mujeres que tienen relaciones románticas después de la menopausia no usan protección, asumiendo que el único riesgo es un embarazo.

WomenTalk: Living and Aging with HIV

Hear from HIV and aging expert Sharon Allison, M.D., and Jessica Zajesky, R.N., about treatment advances and disparities in care for women living with HIV in midlife and beyond.

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Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause Can Destabilize Your Internal Temperature — And Your Relationship

The hot and cold of VMS can lead to relationship ups and downs. See what you can do.

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Women and HIV

More than 1.2 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV — and 1 in 5 is a woman. Knowing how different groups are affected by this disease can clear up misconceptions and help us understand its impact.

Who Should Get Tested for HIV? infographic

Who Should Get Tested for HIV?

Testing for HIV helps prevent the virus from spreading — and helps people get the care they need. Learn who should get tested.

Las mujeres y el VIH

Las mujeres y el VIH

Más de 1.2 millones de personas en EE.UU. viven con VIH y 1 de cada 5 son mujeres. Saber cómo este trastorno afecta a grupos diferentes puede aclarar conceptos erróneos y servir para entender su impacto.

¿Quiénes deberían someterse a pruebas para detectar el VIH?

¿Quiénes deberían someterse a pruebas para detectar el VIH?

Las pruebas para detectar el VIH son útiles para evitar que el virus se propague y también para que personas obtengan la atención que necesitan. Recibe información acerca de quiénes deberían hacerse pruebas.

Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About HIV and Bone Health

Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About HIV and Bone Health

Living with HIV means a higher risk for osteoporosis. Here’s what you need to know.

Conversación clínica: Preguntas y respuestas sobre el VIH y la salud ósea

Conversación clínica: Preguntas y respuestas sobre el VIH y la salud ósea

Vivir con VIH implica un mayor riesgo de osteoporosis. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber.

Why the HPV Vaccine Matters

The HPV vaccine protects against cervical cancer and several other types of cancer. Watch this video to find out what you need to know about this important cancer prevention tool.

Marie McCoy

I Was Shocked When I Tested HIV+ in My 50s. Twenty Years Later, I’m Happier Than Ever.

I’m here to tell you to walk tall, keep your head up and know that you are a gorgeous warrior

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Cervical Cancer Screening and At-Home HPV Testing

New federal guidelines for cervical cancer screening add a self-collection option. Here’s what you need to know.

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Get the FYI on STIs

Learn what women had to say about symptoms, testing and treatments for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in a recent survey

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El VIH y el riesgo de otros problemas médicos

Si vives con VIH, podrías tener un mayor riesgo de padecer otros trastornos. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber.

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HIV and the Risk of Other Health Problems

If you’re living with HIV, you may be at greater risk of getting certain other conditions. Here’s what you need to know.

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How Does Your HIV Status Affect Your Gynecological Health?

Being HIV-positive can increase your risk for certain GYN conditions. Here’s what you need to know.

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¿En qué forma tu VIH afecta tu salud ginecológica?

Tener VIH puede incrementar tu riesgo de ciertos trastornos ginecológicos. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber.

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Is There Sex After Cervical Cancer?

Yes, but survivors are often surprised by their new normal

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¿Hay sexo después del cáncer cervical?

Sí, pero las sobrevivientes a menudo se sorprenden de su nuevo estándar de normalidad