After July 1, 2010, SafeGuards will be at:  
1700 Market Street, 18th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 985-6873 (phone).  (215) 732-1252 (fax)

Community involvement critical to successful research to find an HIV vaccine
More than 25 years since HIV was first discovered, the virus continues to devastate families and communities across the country, with African American communities being affected at an alarmingly disproportionate rate…

There are several services available to LGBTQ individuals in Philadelphia who are thinking about quiting smoking

Join us for a community forum.  Come hear more about sexual health concerns affecting our community that you may have recently seen in the news like syphilis, HPV, and MRSA.

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Less Silence, More Science - Advocacy to Make Rectal Microbicides a Reality.  Report by International Rectal Microbicides Advocates (IRMA)

A new study has found that a drug-resistant strain of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is appearing among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Boston and San Francisco…

SafeGuards offers free HIV rapid testing by appointment.  To make your appointment today email saferthebetter@yahoo…

Mautner Project, the National Lesbian Health Organization, has partnered with the Mazzoni Center and The SafeGuards Project, two leading Philadelphia LGBT health organizations, to kick off the “Delicious Lesbian Kisses™” campaign in Philadelphia this Saturday night, March 19, 2005 during Philadelphia’s girL party…

SafeGuards has partnered with …InSPOT is an free, anonymous, and secure online service that can be used to notify sex partners of a possible exposure to a sexually transmitted disease (STD), such as syphillis or even HIV.

see what real guys have to say about sex

What is HIV?
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS. This virus is passed from one person to another through blood-to-blood and sexual contact…

Possibly the most important aspect of finding a healthcare provider is finding one with whom you are comfortable. To aid you in this process, Safeguards has compiled a list of questions you may want to ask yourself and your healthcare provider when choosing a new practitioner.

A series of questions that can help you understand if your behavior is abusive or violent.

Most of the women who get breast cancer have no family history of the disease or other risk factors.

What is Syphilis?
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by bacteria
Treponema pallidum…