Anal sex >>
I told a patient who had never been able to have anal sex to buy a small dildo and practice inserting it. I promised that with time he would get used to putting things in his anus. He came back a month...

Positive and Positive Sex >>
But regardless of the HIV status of the partner, it’s important for someone who is HIV positive to think about protecting their own health as well, by avoiding exposure to other STDs...

Partner Contact and Referral Services >>
A local public health (PH) specialist can provide you counseling and practice about how to notify partners yourself, or they perform this potentially unpleasant task for you, if the person(s) ne...

HIV+ Test, Now what? >>
Emotional supportEmotional support may be very important for HIV-positive people because it breaks the isolation and provides a safe way of sharing both feelings and practical information. P...

Crystal >>
Also known as: Crystal Meth, Methamphetamine, Tina. Pronunciation: meth-am-fet-ahmeen "The first time a friend gave me some crystal I thought it would be just like coke. Two days later, when...

Syphilis >>
Although physicians have been able to successfully treat syphilis since the advent of penicillin in 1943, many cases still go undiagnosed. If ignored, the disease can be fatal.What is it? ...

Balanitis >>
Balanitis is an infection of your foreskin that is most often caused by candida (A type of fungus) and not bacteria. Candida lives everywhere in our environment -- even on our bodies. When your fore...