It's Been a Minute Sex is pleasurable. It should feel safe too.
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Jan 21, 2026 Dr. Leisha McKinley-Beach, founder of the Black Public Health Academy, and Dr. Jasmine Abrams, a Yale research scientist, engage in a crucial dialogue about sexual health. They explore what it means to feel safe during sex today, emphasizing trust, communication, and the importance of public health tools like PrEP. With insights on cultural barriers to healthcare, they highlight the need for equitable access, especially for Black women. Their refreshingly pleasure-focused definition of safer sex aims to empower individuals to confidently prioritize their sexual health.
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Trust Shapes Safer-Sex Choices
- Safer sex now blends practical prevention with emotional safety and trust.
- Trust often leads people to choose unprotected sex because it increases comfort and pleasure.
Use Testing Talks As A Red Flag Test
- Have direct conversations about testing and use them as relationship litmus tests.
- If a partner resists sharing recent results or testing, treat that as a red flag for safety.
Pandemic Shift Normalized Health Talk
- COVID normalized public-health conversations and reduced stigma around asking about tests.
- Leisha McKinley-Beach wishes HIV prevention could be discussed with the same openness.