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HIV testing & prevention

Where can I start with HIV testing, PrEP or PEP questions? Use official locators and direct clinic questions to confirm care, cost and eligibility in your area.

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HIV & STI Testing Guide

Awkward Questions About STI & HIV Testing—Answered Without the Lecture

The questions men search in private about STI and HIV testing—privacy, timing, PrEP, PEP, U=U and cost—answered clearly, without shame or a lecture.

10 min read · Read article →
First-time male massage client discussing pressure and boundaries with a professional therapist before the session

Men’s Massage First-Visit Guide

What should men expect during a first massage? Five ways to prepare

A first massage should begin with clear information, a private choice about clothing and draping, and an ongoing say over pressure and boundaries. These five steps explain what to check, tell the therapist and expect before, during and after the appointment.

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Man at a Southern California dining table photographing household property and organizing insurance records before an emergency

Men's Community Safety & Financial Wellness

FTC says disaster-scam defense starts before the emergency; California has extra checks

A new FTC preparedness alert urges households to review insurance, protect documents and check contractors early. California's license and payment rules add concrete guardrails.

6 min read · Read article →