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Sex, STDs and the Pandemic

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Sexual Networks and Racial Disparities in STIs

This chapter delves into the relationship between sexual networks and racial disparities in sexually transmitted infections, particularly focusing on the impact of structural racism in black communities. It highlights how a shortage of heterosexual men due to incarceration or violence can contribute to increased STI risk for black women who prefer black partners.

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