Tag Archives: HPV Vaccine

Yes, lesbian women can contract human papillomavirus (HPV) and develop related health problems, just like anyone else. HPV is a highly contagious virus that is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, including genital, anal, and oral sex. It is important to note that HPV is not the same as HIV or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and it is not limited …

HPV, Human Papilloma Virus, has been known as a silent killer. Fortunately, there is now a vaccination for some of the most common strains of HPV. Still, many remain unaware that they have the virus until symptoms become severe. Most strains of the virus do not cause any visible symptoms in those who are infected, and the strains that do …

It is a rare disease, but anal cancer does exist and deserves our attention. The cases of anal cancer are a lot more prevalent in gay and bisexual men or, “men who have sex with men” (MSM).  Unfortunately, most MSM’s have not been tested or know that any screenings are out there, and do not know much, if anything about anal …