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Male Birth Control Gel Is Proving Safe and Effective in Early Clinical Trials
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Male Birth Control Gel Is Proving Safe and Effective in Early Clinical Trials

It’s a major research milestone—but it’s still years before the product reaches the public.
Desi Napoles Dropped Their Drag Kid Persona, But They're Not Done Speaking Out
Sexual Health + Identity

Desi Napoles Dropped Their Drag Kid Persona, But They're Not Done Speaking Out

Formerly known as Desmond Is Amazing, Napoles talked to Teen Vogue about drag bans, identity, and Y2K style.
A Look Inside the First Month of Florida's Abortion Ban
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A Look Inside the First Month of Florida's Abortion Ban

"People who get turned away are in shock and cry. They say 'I have to go home and have a baby now?' When they didn't even want to have a baby in the first place."
15 Lesbian Myths We Need to Debunk, Like, Yesterday
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15 Lesbian Myths We Need to Debunk, Like, Yesterday

Before you buy into these myths about lesbians, read up on the facts.
Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Women Denied Abortions Despite Pregnancy Complications
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Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Women Denied Abortions Despite Pregnancy Complications

The court refused to provide clarity on exceptions to abortion bans in Texas.
Potential Texas GOP Platform Suggests Death Penalty for Abortion Patients
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Potential Texas GOP Platform Suggests Death Penalty for Abortion Patients

And that's only one point on the docket.
Louisiana Has Classified Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances
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Louisiana Has Classified Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances

“There’s a reason we rank at the bottom in terms of maternal health outcomes, and this is why.”
Dwyane Wade and Zaya Wade Launch ‘Safe Space’ For Trans Youth
Mental Health

Dwyane Wade and Zaya Wade Launch ‘Safe Space’ For Trans Youth

Dwyane Wade says he’s “damn proud” of daughter Zaya as the pair launch Translatable, a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth.
70 Sex Questions to Ask Your Partner Before (and After) Your First Time
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70 Sex Questions to Ask Your Partner Before (and After) Your First Time

From the essentials to just-for-fun faves, ask a new partner these questions about sex.
Bumble’s New Anti-Celibacy Ads Are Pulled After Online Controversy
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Bumble’s New Anti-Celibacy Ads Are Pulled After Online Controversy

“Instead of bringing joy and humor, we unintentionally did the opposite.”
The Truth About the Birth Control Misinformation Flooding Social Media
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The Truth About the Birth Control Misinformation Flooding Social Media

And why reproductive justice experts worry it's part of a broader effort.
55 Best First Date Questions to Keep The Conversation Interesting
Relationships

55 Best First Date Questions to Keep The Conversation Interesting

Keep the first date light and flirty with these questions.
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Sex Crimes Conviction Overturned by New York Court
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Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Sex Crimes Conviction Overturned by New York Court

The state’s highest court ruled that prosecutors erred when they allowed testimony that described other crimes that Weinstein wasn’t charged with.
Megan Thee Stallion’s Attorney Denies Allegations of ‘Abusive Work Environment’
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Megan Thee Stallion’s Attorney Denies Allegations of ‘Abusive Work Environment’

The lawsuit alleges “severe” and “pervasive” harassment by the recording artist.
More Young People Are Opting for Permanent Contraception, Study Finds
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More Young People Are Opting for Permanent Contraception, Study Finds

In the years after the end of Roe, more young adults are choosing sterilization, according to new research.
These 4 Christians Say Being Queer Brings Them Closer to God
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These 4 Christians Say Being Queer Brings Them Closer to God

“It is a joy to be queer. It is a joy to be queer in the presence of God.”
New Title IX Rules Offer ‘Comprehensive Coverage’ for LGBTQ+ Students and Sexual Violence Survivors
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New Title IX Rules Offer ‘Comprehensive Coverage’ for LGBTQ+ Students and Sexual Violence Survivors

The regulations from the Biden administration strengthen protections for sex discrimination, reversing Trump-era changes.
The Changing Face of Conversion Therapy
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The Changing Face of Conversion Therapy

The old guard of conversion therapy has closed up shop. The new wave of conversion therapy is more discreet but with the same old premises.
Growing Political Differences Are Making Dating Even Harder
Relationships

Growing Political Differences Are Making Dating Even Harder

Dating app dealbreaker lists like “being vaccinated, being liberal, being bisexual,” are one of many signs.
All Trans People Deserve to Be Heard This Trans Day of Visibility
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All Trans People Deserve to Be Heard This Trans Day of Visibility

#SpeakOUT