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  • AIDS Walk New York & The KI: The Crisis Of Positive Change

    Kinsey Confidential welcomes Amanda Millis, guest blogger from AIDS Walk NY, who discusses why the AIDS epidemic is still a crisis.

  • Q&A: Differences Between HPV And HIV

    The fact that the acronyms HPV and HIV sound similar to each other is confusing for many people, but they are not the same.

  • Q&A: Genital Itching and Burning After Sex

    A female reader wonders why she is suddenly having genital irritation (burning) after sex.

  • Female Safer Sex Pack From The (UK) Lesbian & Gay Foundation

    The UK organization The Lesbian and Gay Foundation recently announced the creation of a Female Safer Sex Pack for bisexual and lesbian women.

  • Q&A: Pre-Ejaculate (or Pre-Cum) And Pregnancy Risk

    Pregnancy concerns make up a large part of our sexual health questions including this one about the risk of pregnancy from pre-cum.

  • Male Circumcision & STI Prevention: A Link?

    More and more attention is focusing on the possibility of male circumcision as a risk reduction tool for HIV/AIDS but the research so far is inconclusive.

  • Q&A: Gonorrhea Or Chlamydia From A Soda Cup?

    A podcast busts some myths about gonorrhea and chlamydia. Unfortunately for the reader, this includes her boyfriend's story that he got it from a soda cup.

  • Q&A: Lambskin Condoms Vs. Latex Condoms

    Lambskin vs. latex in the great condom debate - this Kinsey Confidential explains why latex is better for sexual health and other options available.

  • Q&A: Why Is There A Strong Odor During Sex?

    Strong odors during sex - how to tell a partner that something smells off and what some smells might indicate about your genital health.

  • Q&A: How Common Is Anal Sex Among Heterosexual Couples?

    Dr. Debby Herbenick addresses a hot topic among our Kinsey Confidential readers - anal sex, specifically, how many heterosexual couples have it.

  • Q&A: HIV Testing: How Soon Is Too Soon?

    Dr. Debby Herbenick responds to a question from a reader about how long after possible exposure to HIV one should wait before being tested.

  • Q&A: The Morning After Pill & Frequent Emergency Contraception Use

    A podcast addressing frequent use of emergency contraception or the morning after pill and why a consistent birth control plan is a better policy.

  • Healthy New Years Resolutions: Better Sexual Health

    Blogger Natalie explores what you some New Year's Resolutions you can make to improve your sexual health.

  • Study: Abstinence Pledges Ineffective

    Are virginity pledges, common in some abstinence-only sex education programs, effective? Research from Johns Hopkins says no, they might even be dangerous.

  • Q&A: Pimple On Penis, Could It Be Herpes?

    A male reader is concerned about a bump that has recently appeared on his penis and wonders if it could be herpes.

  • Chlamydia Testing: Not Just For Clinics, But Pubs Too!

    A BBC article highlights an innovative new public health strategy around testing for chlamydia - testing in local bar restrooms!

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