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Strategies to improve male partner involvement in microbicide research needed

Misunderstanding of questions regarding anal sex in microbicide HIV prevention trial

Tenofovir gel use associated with lower HSV-2 risk in women

Stigma, ambivalence and other priorities – explaining poor adherence to PrEP and vaginal microbicides

Image shows a training course for doctors at Wits RHI, where this study took place (www.wrhi.ac.za)

Learning about additional HIV prevention methods doesn’t undermine gay men’s intentions to use condoms

HIV incidence is high among pregnant and postpartum women and increases the risk of mother-to-child transmission

Dapivirine vaginal ring safe and effective in tissue study, but maraviroc component doesn't work

Beatrice Chen, of the University of Pittsburgh, presenting at CROI 2014. Photo by Liz Highleyman, hivandhepatitis.com.

Researchers and advocates discuss the microbicides pipeline in Europe

Sheena McCormack, of the UK Medical Research Centre Clinical Trials Unit, and Gus Cairns, of EATG and NAM, speaking at EACS 2013. Photo © Liz Highleyman / hivandhepatitis.com.

Microbicide ring study shows users are reassured about discomfort but develop new worries about safety

A silicone vaginal ring. Credit: NIAID