There is no PrEP for STIs
The discovery and development of antibiotics was a watershed in medicine, since until its arrival there were many diseases that there was no way to control, including many of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Today, antibiotics are so close at hand that it’s easy to use them constantly, but abusing their use will […]
PrEP does not protect you against STIs
HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective method of reducing the risk of contracting the HIV virus in people who are at high risk of infection. However, it is important to note that this method does not protect against other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).It seems that some people using PrEP forget about the risks of […]
Chlamydia, everything you need to know
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI), so anyone who is sexually active can get it. However, the infection is more common in some groups, such as young people and gay and bisexual men. Fortunately, chlamydia can be easily treated and cured. When left untreated, it can cause long-term complications, such as infertility. It can […]
Elasticity of the anus: truths and lies
Sexuality manifests itself in various practices and preferences. One of them is anal sex, a common practice accepted by many people in their sexual lives, but it is still a subject surrounded by myths and false beliefs that can affect whoever practices it, either physically or psychologically.
Do you use dating apps? Consider these 7 tips
En la era digital, las apps de citas se han convertido en una forma común de conocer nuevas personas y explorar conexiones románticas o sexuales. Nada impide que sean una experiencia segura y divertida y más si aplicas estos consejos. Para la población de la diversidad sexual o LGBT, estas aplicaciones han brindado una plataforma […]
In anal sex, what you eat matters
The preparation for anal sex begins long before the two people who are going to practice it even meet. Not only fantasies and desire can start with great anticipation, but it is also recommended that you have everything ready for that moment.
Do you fear that you have contracted HIV? It’s better to know
Hacerse una prueba de VIH hoy es muy fácil. Atrás quedaron aquellos días en los que había que formarse en un hospital, en ayuno, dejar una muestra de sangre y esperar semanas para poder conocer el resultado. Aun así, muchas personas siguen evitando hacerse una prueba de detección, la cual ahora sólo necesita una gota […]
What is “malgendering” and how can we avoid it?
Recently, the social network Instagram enabled the option for people to choose their gender pronouns, this in order to facilitate communication with the world from their identity. Although other networks do not offer this possibility, a large part of their user public has chosen to write their pronouns in the description of their account.
Doctors, what issues to address with gay men?
La atención médica se da en distintas formas para distintas personas. Las y los profesionales de la salud deben estar cada vez más preparados para abordar todo tipo de temas con quienes los consultan, en especial con una población que enfrenta riesgos tan específicos de salud como los hombres gay. La disposición del médico para […]
Five misconceptions about bisexuality
Human beings have a tendency to think in opposite pairs: good or bad, poor or rich, gay or straight. But this inertia leads us to leave out hundreds of possibilities in all aspects of life, especially in the field of sexuality. Thus, the idea of bisexuality has been rejected by both heterosexuals and homosexuals, since […]