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Thinking about first-time sex? You may have heard a lot of myths. Here’s what’s actually true about pregnancy, periods, and your body - so you can make informed, confident decisions

Many young people in Nigeria are self-treating STIs instead of seeking care. This increases risks, including HIV transmission, and highlights the need for confidential, accessible and non-judgmental s

Many young people first learn about HIV through fear and silence. Levi shares how understanding treatment, viral suppression and peer support can help young people take control of their health

Talking about condoms can feel awkward, but it’s an important conversation about care, respect, and safety - for yourself and your partner

For many women living with HIV, autonomy means making decisions about their health, relationships and future on their own terms. Adaeze shares how knowledge, treatment and lived experience have shaped

As Kenya works to end new HIV infections in children by 2027, Homabay County is using innovative approaches to ensure pregnant women deliver under specialised care to prevent mother-to-child transmiss

Tafadzwa Chimwaya, a young woman from Zimbabwe living with HIV, shares how disclosure, trust, and understanding U=U changed the way she sees love, intimacy, and healthy relationships

Zimbabwe has launched Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection. While the breakthrough brings hope, confusion between prevention and treatment is raising expectations — and highlighting

Mercy Wanjiku, a Kenyan youth health advocate, shares how community leadership, sustainability, and youth-led action are shaping a more resilient and inclusive HIV response

After global funding cuts disrupted HIV services, Nigerian non-profits are restarting prevention for LGBTIQ+ communities - while facing stigma, access gaps, and rising costs that still leave many behi

Asking for help can feel scary, but you’re not alone. This guide breaks down common barriers and shares simple ways to reach out, even when you don’t have the right words

Do you really know what illnesses oral sex can cause? Here, we separate the myths from the facts

It has been a pivotal year for HIV and sexual health, with major changes in areas like financing, PrEP and community leadership. Here are four key moments you need to know about.

Dr. Elizabeth Nomuoja, a medical coordinator in Lagos, shares how her personal experiences and frontline work with survivors of violence are helping challenge stigma and strengthen safe, dignified HIV

Kenyan advocate Doreen Moraa Moracha shares how managing both HIV and diabetes reveals the gaps in Kenya’s health system - and why integrated, patient-centred care is urgently needed

Phyllis Mavushe, a HIV advocate and Clinical Psychologist intern from Zimbabwe, shares how storytelling and lived experience are helping challenge stigma and support young people born with HIV