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The EU has approved a new HIV drug HIV infections are currently on the decline again in many parts of the world and the WHO has often made the optimistic prediction that HIV could be eradicated as early as 2030. However, it should not be forgotten that many people are still infected or suffer from the effects of HIV. Although medicine has been able to achieve a lot of progress in the treatment of HIV over the decades, sufferers usually have to take various preparations on a daily basis in order to be able to lead a - ideally - symptom-free life. There is still no real cure. HIV drug lenacapavir (Sunlenca®, Gilead) is approved - but what changes? The fact that new HIV drugs are being approved to combat various diseases does not yet represent a real revolution. In the case of lenacapavir (Sunlenca®, Gilead), it is ...

Jonathan Knight marries his partner Jonathan Knight may be remembered by many as a member of the boy band New Kids On The Block. Back then, thousands of girls' hearts went out to the oldest of the boys. Especially in the 1980s and 1990s, the band celebrated its greatest successes. Now Jonathan Knight has secretly married his longtime partner Harley Rodriguez, quietly and without much fuss. But the rumor mill had been bubbling for a long time and many had suspected that the two had said yes to each other. Now the open secret was officially confirmed during an interview with "Entertainment Tonight". The ring on Jonathan's finger also needed almost no further explanation. Jonathan Knight kept himself covered for a long time A question that many fans should ask themselves: What was the mystery all about? To be more precise, Knight had neither confirmed nor refuted the rumors. According to his own statement, everyone had anyway accepted the...

What tips should be followed in case of ghosting? Unfortunately, it happens far too often that people ghost others, although beautiful and perhaps intimate hours were spent before. Yesterday a wonderful evening was spent and today it seems as if the other person no longer exists. The former date or sex partner does not respond to calls or messages and those affected all too often wonder whether they have only imagined the good mood. No question: Ghosting can be painful. Especially when feelings are involved. At this point, many people wonder what they did wrong and whether they might have hurt the other person in some way. Often ghosts are people who are only looking for sex (even if they claim otherwise) and do not want to deal with the other person afterwards. Especially the mix of the feeling of having been taken advantage of and the ignorance is...

Why outing someone on Instagram can be worthwhile - and when it's better to talk to them in person Coming out via Instagram can be a grueling affair for everyone involved. Even today, the fear of being ostracized by one's closest social circle and discriminated against by society is still great. And that is precisely why many people ask themselves how they should best come out. It is not always "just" about finding the right words. Many are also concerned with the "how". Keeping one's sexuality a secret has rarely led to a happy life. The danger of being "discovered" is always lurking, and it is precisely this pressure that can of course affect the psyche. Coming out is a good opportunity to finally be able to develop freely. Here there are the most different possibilities to stand to itself. Lately, not only celebrities, but also more and more the social media are...

Homosexuality and transsexuality are no longer considered mental illnesses in Vietnam In Vietnam, LGBTQIA+ activists can claim a major success. The government has made a paradigm shift. From this, it appears that homosexuals and transsexuals will no longer be considered mentally ill. The Vietnamese Ministry of Health now communicated the corresponding changes. However, this is not only a new kind of assessment "on paper". Rather, it also means for those affected that they no longer have to undergo any imposed treatment. After all, the government in Vietnam has now also recognized that these measures are discriminatory. However, the positive developments in the country could go even further. In the future, too, action is to be taken against discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community. Among others, the WHO has also advocated for a new perspective The WHO (W...

5 impressive queer personalities and their background stories The queer scene is full of inspiring people. Many of them have made it their mission to encourage others and fight for "the good cause". Five impressive queer personalities will be used to show how colorful and diverse society is and was. All of the individuals listed below have used their resources to advance the LGBTQIA+ community and have done essential work to educate and integrate. Some of them have also died or fallen victim to attacks because of their beliefs. These are five individuals everyone should know To begin with, a list of all the people who have been inspiring and courageous in advocating for the queer community would be endless. Therefore, it is only possible to provide a small excerpt in the following. But this alone shows how important it is that these important people u...