Mucosal tissues in the human female reproductive tract (FRT) are primary sites for both
gynecological cancers and infections by a spectrum of sexually transmitted pathogens …

Older people living with HIV (OPLWH) have higher rates of substance use (tobacco, alcohol,
and other drugs) than their HIV-negative peers. Addressing health care needs of OPLWH …

Long-acting injectable (LAI) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has the potential to facilitate
adherence and transform HIV prevention. However, little LAI PrEP research has occurred …

Older women are often sexually active, but physicians caring for older women rarely address
sexual concerns. Although women's desire for sex declines with age, a majority of older …

Introduction Sexual pleasure is fundamental for the maintenance of health and well-being,
but it may be adversely affected by medical and psychosocial conditions. Many patients only …

Abstract Purpose of Review Women remain disproportionately affected by the HIV/AIDS
pandemic. The primary mechanism for HIV acquisition in women is sexual transmission, yet …

Due to life-enhancing effects of antiretroviral therapy, HIV-positive persons have the
potential for long life comparable to their uninfected peers. Older women (age 50+) living …

Sexual satisfaction is an important dimension of relationship quality with implications for
sexual and reproductive health (SRH), and HIV prevention, care, and treatment. We …

Objective: To examine how older adults perceive their own risk of acquiring HIV; and how
this perception correlates with their sexual behaviour and HIV status. Methods: We used …

In the context of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a focus on protecting others has
overridden concern about women's own sexual well-being. Drawing on feminist theories, we …