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Ohio Governor Signs Bill Limiting Bathroom Use by Transgender Students
Transgender students from kindergarten through college at Ohio public and private schools will be banned from using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities under a measure that Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday that he has signed.
The ABCs of IVF
Queer families wanting to embark on their parenting journeys increasingly turn to IVF. But what does that mean, and how do affirming fertility clinics fit into the picture? Here are the ABCs of IVF.
Importance of Trauma-Informed Care in LGBTQIA+ Addiction Treatment
Discover how trauma-informed care supports LGBTQIA+ addiction treatment by addressing unique challenges, fostering healing, and promoting recovery.
Which States have the Largest and the Smallest Penis Sizes?
Are things really bigger in Texas? And does Rhode Island deserve the nickname Little Rhody? Things questions come to mind from about a survey that compares penis size by state.
Finding Yourself Shrinking this Time of Year? It Could Be 'Winter Penis'
Do you suffer from "winter penis?" It is reported to be a real thing that happens during the winter months. It occurs when male genitals shrink when the temperature drops, as a result of restricted blood flow to the area.
US Health Officials Report 1st Case of New Form of Mpox in a Traveler
Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo.
Syphilis Rates Among Gay, Bi Men Fall Significantly, Confirm Doxy-PEP Effectiveness
Gay and bi men are taking health seriously, adopting the use of doxycycline as a "morning after" preventative against syphilis and other STIs, leading to a 13% decrease in syphilis diagnoses.
Transgender Regret? Research Challenges Narratives About Gender-Affirming Surgeries
It is difficult to understand the issue of trans surgeries? Is is some sort of mass medical malpractice and evil social engineering? Or are claims from the right just another attack on the LGBTQ+ community?
Supporting LGBTQ+ Health: How Nicotine Pouches Can Help You Quit Smoking
This interesting article looks at the latest methods for giving up smoking, especially useful for the LGBTQ+ community, as well as for other people who want to quit cigarettes.
Here Are New Guidelines for Preventing Stroke, the Nation's 4th Biggest Killer
The majority of strokes could be prevented, according to new guidelines aimed at helping people and their doctors do just that.
Disparities in Queer Vision and Eye Care — And What We Can Do About It
Disparity in access to healthcare has long been a concern for minorities and underrepresented communities. In vision and eye care especially, the lack of diversity and equity tends to be overlooked.
Everything You Need to Know about Poppers
With a history spanning almost 200 years, poppers have come a long way in order to become the inspiration for one of Troy Savan's most recent singles. Learn more here!
The Man Who Took in Orphaned Peanut the Squirrel Says It's 'Surreal' Officials Euthanized his Pet
A man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star vowed Saturday that New York state's decision to seize and euthanize the animal "won't go unheard."
People 50 and Older Should Get Pneumococcal Vaccine, U.S. Health Officials Recommend
U.S. health officials on Wednesday recommended that people 50 and older get a shot against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and other dangerous illnesses.
Report: Mpox Risk Significantly Higher with Unprotected Sex
A new study finds significantly higher risk of mpox for men who bottom, as well as for unprotected sex. The findings arrive even as a drug-resistant strain of the virus seems to have evolved.
My Family, My Choices: How IVF Gives Queer Families More Agency
At a time when LGTBQ+ people face renewed attacks on their dignity and autonomy, agency in family-building is more important than ever — and IVF offers a path to parenthood for queer families.
Condoms Aren't a Fact of Life for Young Americans. They're an Afterthought
Fewer young people are having sex, but the teens and young adults who are sexually active aren't using condoms as regularly, if at all. And people ages 15 to 24 made up half of new chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases in 2022.
Congo Finally Begins Mpox Vaccinations in Drive to Slow Outbreaks Declared a Global Emergency
Congolese authorities began vaccination against mpox nearly two months after the disease outbreak that spread from Congo to several African countries and beyond was declared a global emergency.
Focus on IVF Providers: The Third-Party Team at Main Line Fertility Are Committed to Helping LGBTQ+ Families Grow
The staff at the clinics of The Prelude Network are absolutely committed to helping LGBTQ+ families realize their parenting dreams. Meet the third-party team at Main Line Fertility in Bryn Mawr.
From 'Teacher of the Year' to Meth User to Recovery at the Pride Institute
Meet Eddie, a success story from Minnesota's Pride Institute LGBTQ+ residential treatment center