Sexual health conversations don’t have to be awkward. Talking about sexual health with a partner can feel intimidating — even for adults who are confident or in long‑term relationships. Many of us didn’t grow up with open conversations about sex, consent, or STI testing. But here’s the good news: sexual health conversations don’t have to… Continue reading How to Talk About Sexual Health With Your Partner: A Guide for Every Adult
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SEXUAL HEALTH SHOULD BE PART OF EVERY ADULT’S WELLNESS ROUTINE
STI Testing in Charleston: Why Every Adult Should Prioritize Sexual Health For many adults, talking about sexual health still feels uncomfortable. Maybe it’s the way we were raised, the lack of open conversations growing up, or the lingering stigma that suggests STI testing is only for certain people or certain behaviors. But here’s the truth:… Continue reading SEXUAL HEALTH SHOULD BE PART OF EVERY ADULT’S WELLNESS ROUTINE
TelePrEP: 5 Signs You’re a Good Fit
Discover whether TelePrEP is right for you. Learn five signs you could benefit from virtual HIV prevention with Palmetto Community Care’s trusted local team. Your Health, Your Terms: How TelePrEP Gives You More Freedom and Fewer Barriers For many people across the Lowcountry, staying healthy isn’t about finding more hours in the day—it’s about finding… Continue reading TelePrEP: 5 Signs You’re a Good Fit
Your Privacy Matters: Why PrEP Online Is the Most Discreet Way to Stay Protected
How PrEP Online Protects Your Privacy at Every Step Privacy Is a Core Part of Your Health For many people in the Lowcountry, privacy is one of the biggest considerations when deciding how to access HIV-prevention services. Whether you’re concerned about being seen at a clinic, prefer to keep your sexual health decisions personal, or… Continue reading Your Privacy Matters: Why PrEP Online Is the Most Discreet Way to Stay Protected
Your Health, Your Terms: Virtual PrEP Access Across the Lowcountry
A New Way to Protect Your Health—Right Here in the Lowcountry On a warm Charleston morning, Marcus sat on his porch scrolling through his phone before work. He’d been thinking about starting PrEP for months, but between long shifts, unreliable transportation, and the worry of running into someone he knew at a clinic, it never… Continue reading Your Health, Your Terms: Virtual PrEP Access Across the Lowcountry
Testing Updates for the Week of Thanksgiving
STI Rates at All-Time High
The Centers for Disease Control recently changed its recommendation that people get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) once every three months versus its previous recommendation of testing once every six months. Right now, STI rates in the United States are at an all-time high, so it’s more important than ever to get tested! Did you… Continue reading STI Rates at All-Time High
Undetectable = Untransmittable.
CDC Supports the Science U equals U. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has taken note of what scientific research has confirmed over the last few years: when HIV-positive individuals take their medication and thus achieve undetectable levels of the virus, they are unlikely to spread HIV. For quite some time, many experts and… Continue reading Undetectable = Untransmittable.
