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David Geffen sued by estranged husband Donovan Michaels, accused of 'exploitation'

Michaels, 32, alleges that Geffen, 82, exploited a “vulnerable, marginalized young gay Black man.”

We Can't Have Full Equality Without Better Anal Hygiene

One man's quest for a spotless sphincter.

Gay Lawmaker Wants Tampons for Female Inmates

Florida female inmates have reportedly traded sex for hygiene products in prison.

8 Great Tips Reddit's Gay Men Gave Straight Men

A new comment thread offers straight guys advice on love, life, hygiene, and more.

Why putting free period products in men's bathrooms is good for everyone

One in three low-wage women will miss work, school, and other events due to period poverty — and trans men experience it, too.

Blue and red states were putting period products in schools — then came the transphobia

For years, bills that put tampons and pads in school bathrooms were gaining traction across states. But the rise of anti-trans legislation has made a health issue political.

NYC Makes History With Law Providing Free Menstrual Products

New York is poised to become the first U.S. city to provide free menstrual products in a variety of settings. 

The sex ed you get depends on your ZIP code — and your state’s politics

In some states, students learn about consent and healthy relationships. In others, they get "Baby Olivia."

Trump officials kill federal research on safer period products over mention of transgender men

The study is meant to improve health during menstruation.

Hate Is a Public Health Emergency

The Pulse shooting is the latest incident in an epidemic of violence — and the infectious agent is hate.