Office on Women's Health Blog
HIV and AIDS
HIV Prevention Starts With Me (and You)
My message is simple: HIV is still a very real problem, but it is preventable. There are simple steps we can take to protect ourselves, our partners, and our patients…
Preparing for National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
We want to encourage you to start planning along with us and to promote resources to help educate women who are at risk for/living with HIV.
News: HIV Is Being Diagnosed More Quickly
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
A new CDC Vital Signs report published today finds that HIV is being diagnosed sooner after infection than was previously reported.
Warning Anyone with access to your phone or computer can check which websites you visit. It’s not possible to clear your Internet history completely from your computer or phone. It may be safer to use a public computer, such as at a library, or a friend’s phone. If you have been abused or are afraid of someone, contact a hotline at 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233), or learn more ways to get help.
An Interview About HIV and AIDS Basics: Shan Boodram
Sex educator Shan Boodram talks about getting tested, steps you can take to protect yourself, how to share your status with a new partner, and more.
A New National Prescription to Improve Women's Health
Rear Admiral Susan J. Blumenthal
Women's health was largely ignored in the halls of public policy, at the research bench, and in clinical settings when I was appointed the first.
Using Digital Communication at World AIDS Day 2016
Here are some brief answers to a few common questions about digital communication for World AIDS Day 2016.
There are many beliefs and myths about aging and sex. A common one is that people 55 and older don't have, think about, or want sex. That's not always true.
Tools to Promote Gender Responsiveness in HIV Prevention Programs for Women and Girls
Dr. Nancy C. Lee, Dr. Richard Wolitski
Gender-related issues are a driver of the HIV epidemic among women and girls. That's why we developed the HIV Prevention Toolkit: A Gender-Responsive Approach.
Sexual Assault Can Happen in Relationships, Too
FUTURES Without Violence, La Clinica del Pueblo
We often equate relationships with consent — leading to the misconception that sexual abuse cannot happen in marriages. This is far from the truth.
