Lesotho finds its HIV care system unraveling and patients in despair in the wake of US cuts

Lesotho reached a milestone late last year — UNAIDS’s 95-95-95 goal, with 95% of people living with HIV aware of their status, 95% of those in treatment, and 95% of those with a suppressed viral load.

Birth control sponge: The non-hormonal, OTC contraception you may not have heard of

The birth control sponge is a small, round sponge that you insert into your vagina before sex — it's disposable, easy to use, ...

How to put on a condom correctly in 7 easy steps

When used correctly, condoms are 98% effective. However, some people don't put them on right, and they are only 85% effective ...

Wear a mask while having sex, Canada's top doctor suggests

Skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to protect yourself from catching the coronavirus, Canada's chief medical officer said on Wednesday, adding that going solo remains the lowest ...

Yes, ‘USB condoms’ are real, and they protect your gadgets from danger

A data-blocking charging cable is like a seatbelt your phone: a cheap, secure alternative to your phone's charging cable that ...
Nation

HIV patients petition government to include care under SHA as international funding dries up

They say HIV and TB care were originally excluded from SHA because they were adequately funded by international partners, specifically Pepfar (The US President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief) and ...
Couriermail

Disturbing STI trend emerges in Australia

There were 5866 diagnoses of syphilis and 44,210 gonorrhoea diagnoses in Australia in 2024 — double what they were a decade ago. The majority of cases were in men, according to the Kirby Institute at ...
The Indian Express

This is what happens if you use an expired condom

Condoms are one of the most popular methods of contraception and STI prevention worldwide. However, did you know that their effectiveness depends on several factors, including expiration dates and ...
CBC.ca

Study finds newcomer teens in Canada less likely to use contraception

Teens who are new to Canada are having less sex than their Canadian-born peers, but when they do they're less likely to use contraception, according to new research. The study, led by researchers at ...
moneycontrol.com

'Did you use condoms?': Students reveal 10 disturbing accounts in Chaitanyananda harassment case

Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, also known as Dr Parthasarthy, is accused of sexually harassing more than 17 female students while heading the Shri Sharada Institute of Indian Management in Vasant ...
The Verge

Meta is making the metaverse look better

The Horizon Engine powers ‘better graphics’ for Meta’s Horizon Worlds social platform. The Horizon Engine powers ‘better graphics’ for Meta’s Horizon Worlds social platform. is a senior reporter ...
BBC

Students urged against complacency around STIs

Students going to university in the South West for freshers weeks are being urged to use condoms to protect themselves and others from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The UK Health Security ...