Breaking stigma and improving access to mental health services for lgbtq individuals
Queer mental health self-care requires a multifaceted approach, including coping skills, community supports, and mutual aid, to reduce stigma and improve access…
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Designing a low-cost, inclusive space for rest, movement, and self-care
Create a peaceful and supportive environment that promotes mental health and well-being with these practical tips
Developing inclusive care agreements with healthcare professionals
Discover the importance of creating affirming healthcare plans with your providers and learn how to establish a strong foundation for your healthcare…
Find LGBTQ-affirming care: practical tools and scripts
A practical, step-by-step guide to finding LGBTQ-affirming care with checklists and sample scripts to use during intake, appointments, and referrals
building an inclusive plan for lgbtq health across the lifespan
intensify every stage of lgbtq life with a comprehensive healthcare blueprint
Cleveland Clinic Settles with DOJ, Commits to Detransition Services
The Cleveland Clinic has agreed to allocate $2 million for detransition care following a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Exploring the sexual side effects of GLP-1 medications
GLP-1 medications are transforming weight loss treatments, but their effects on libido and sexual function may surprise you.
How to cope when a new haircut upends your sense of self
When appearance shifts trigger doubt, explore practical steps to reclaim confidence, communicate with your partner, and experiment without guilt
Supporting mental health during LGBTQ+ family-building
A practical guide to the hidden emotional work of building a family as an LGBTQ+ person and where to find support
Health & Wellness Navigating sexual change after gender transition
A candid reflection on loss, adaptation, and sexual health during transition
Health & Wellness
Reliable HIV news, support and information from TheBody
Learn how TheBody has served as a reliable HIV resource for information, support, and lived perspectives
Health & Wellness Why vaginal atrophy matters for trans and nonbinary sexual wellbeing
A candid reflection on how a diagnosis of vaginal atrophy altered sexual options and exposed problems in trans healthcare
Health & Wellness Reviving the CDC: can the agency recover?
A clear-eyed look at the challenges facing the CDC and what a realistic recovery might require
Health & Wellness Managing vaginal atrophy for trans and nonbinary people on testosterone
A trans person's account of vaginal atrophy, treatment, and the fight for inclusive care
Health & Wellness McGill clinic limits HRT for some U.S. students amid concerns about Trump executive order
A Montreal trans advocacy group says McGill's student clinic stopped prescribing HRT to some American under-19 students after worries about Trump executive…
Health & Wellness Sam Asghari stars in MISTR campaign to promote PrEP and sexual wellness
Sam Asghari moves from reality television and a high-profile relationship into a visible role promoting PrEP with MISTR
Health & Wellness Single infusion of engineered immune cells shows promise for hiv suppression
Researchers transformed patients' own immune cells to target hiv, producing durable suppression in a small early trial and pointing to a path…
Health & Wellness How National Nurses Week honors nurses with recognition, inclusion and deals
National Nurses Week (May 6–12) highlights the power of nursing through strategic appreciation, inclusion efforts and a range of retailer and restaurant…
Health & Wellness New FDA-approved Idvynso single-tablet regimen expands non-INSTI, tenofovir-free HIV options
Explore how Idvynso, a single-tablet combination of doravirine and islatravir, fits into long-term HIV care for virologically suppressed adults
Health & Wellness Is prEP belly real? what experts and social media are saying
A viral phrase has some queer corners of social media worried about a so-called prEP belly; clinicians say the concern is overblown…
Health & Wellness Reconsidering parenthood and treating post-intimacy chin irritation
Two real-life questions: one about withdrawing from a long-planned path to parenthood and another about a recurring chin rash after oral intimacy;…
Health & Wellness RFK Jr. and the tanning bed reversal: implications for teen safety and public trust
Health officials reversed a proposed federal ban on teens using indoor tanning lamps, prompting concern from dermatologists and debate about expertise and…
Health & Wellness Hantavirus on MV Hondius: what the Andes strain means for passengers and public health
A travel blogger aboard the MV Hondius documented a remote voyage that became the center of a rare hantavirus cluster, prompting international…
Health & Wellness Idvynso approval expands options for virologically suppressed adults with hiv-1
A single-tablet combination of islatravir and doravirine offers a new non-INSTI, tenofovir-free maintenance option for adults with virologically suppressed HIV-1
Health & Wellness How to trust mental health providers again after misdiagnosis and conflicts of interest
After being misdiagnosed and harmed by therapists who had conflicts of interest, learn clear steps to protect your agency and find trustworthy…