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Meningococcal Vaccine for Gay and Bi Men: What to Know
Health agencies warn of rising meningococcal cases among gay and bi men.
Here is what the vaccine does and who should get it. Health agencies in Europe and the United States are warning about a rise in invasive meningococcal disease among gay and bisexual men. The bacteria can cause meningitis and blood poisoning. Both can be deadly within hours. A vaccine offers strong protection, but many men do not know they are at higher risk. In 2024 and 2025, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported several clusters of meningococcal group C and Y infections in men who have sex with men. Similar clusters were seen earlier in Florida and New York. The US Centers for…
Mental Health Care After a Hate Incident: What Helps
Hate incidents leave mental scars. Research shows what helps LGBTQ+ people recover, from trauma-focused therapy to peer support. Being…
Chemsex: What the Latest Research Says About Risks and Help
Chemsex combines sex and specific drugs. New research shows how it affects health and where gay and bi men can find help. Chemsex is the…
PrEP in 2026: What Long-Acting Injections Mean for HIV Prevention
Long-acting injectable PrEP is changing HIV prevention. Here is what lenacapavir and cabotegravir mean for gay and bi men in 2026. HIV…
Anal Cancer Screening: What Gay and Bi Men Should Know
Anal cancer rates are rising in gay and bisexual men. New research shows screening can prevent it. Here is what the science says. Anal…
Anal Cancer Screening for Gay and Bi Men: What to Know
Gay and bisexual men face higher anal cancer risk. New screening guidelines explain who should get tested and how. Anal cancer is rare in…
US Aid Cuts Threaten Global HIV Prevention: What It Means in 2026
New data show HIV prevention services dropped sharply after US aid cuts. Experts warn of rising infections in dozens of countries. HIV…
US Aid Cuts Hit Global HIV Prevention: What Happens Next
US funding cuts under Trump are disrupting HIV prevention worldwide. What does this mean for PrEP…
Doxy-PEP Explained: A Morning-After Pill for Bacterial STIs
Taking doxycycline within 72 hours after sex can cut bacterial STI risk sharply. Here is what the…
Doxy-PEP Explained: A New Tool to Prevent STIs in Gay Men
Doxy-PEP is a single antibiotic dose after sex that cuts STI risk. Here is what the science says…
Mpox in 2026: What Gay and Bi Men Need to Know Now
Mpox is still circulating in Europe. Here is what the latest data says about risk, vaccines and…
Mpox in 2026: What Gay and Bisexual Men Should Know Now
Mpox is still spreading among gay and bisexual men. Here is what the latest data, vaccines and…
HIV Vaccine Research in 2026: Where Science Stands Now
May 18 marks HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. What does the latest research say about a vaccine, and…
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day 2025: Where Does the Science Stand?
May 18 marks HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. After 40 years of research, what do recent trials tell us…
Trans Youth Without Hormone Therapy Face Higher Suicide Risk
New Trevor Project research shows trans youth denied gender-affirming hormones are nearly twice as…
Trans Youth Suicide Risk Doubles Without Hormone Therapy: Study
New research from The Trevor Project shows trans teens denied hormone therapy are nearly twice as…
Chemsex-Free Sex Parties: What 'Sober Cruising' Means for Gay Health
Sober sex parties are gaining ground in gay communities. What does the rise of drug-free cruising…
Chemsex-Free Cruising: What 'Sober Sex' Trend Means for Gay Health
Gay venues across Europe see a rise in drug-free sex parties. What does this 'sober cruising'…