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Queer sex, HIV, harm reduction, politics, and pleasure — explained by a nurse who actually likes sex. Research summaries and my own opinions, clearly labeled as we go.

HIV EducationHarm Reduction
Clubs and Bathhouses Can Be Part of Public Health
A bowl of condoms does not create an orgy, just like a fire extinguisher does not create a kitchen fire.
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Testing Your Ass Might Get Easier — and Less Awkward
Some people avoid STI testing because clinics feel judgmental. Self-collection can mean testing the parts you use, on your own terms.
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DoxyPEP: The Morning-After Pill for Certain STIs
DoxyPEP has become one of the hottest topics in queer sexual health — and for once, 'hot' doesn't involve a rash.
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