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Scents and sex: How the nose knows what turns us on
They say that scent is one of the most powerful reminders of past memories. And that aromatherapy can calm or excite us depending on the scent. But did you know that who or what we smell also plays a part in physical attraction? Here’s some fascinating info on sex and your sense of smell. Everyone […]
Sex and drugs get safer
The good news: According to the CDC , Americans took fewer risks when it came to HIV between 2006-2010 than they did in 2002. The less good news: Among 20-24 year olds, 12% of women and 15% of men reported an HIV risk behavior in the last year, meaning that both women and men in […]
SILCS: It’s not your mama’s diaphragm (not her spermicide, either)
Update: The Caya diaphragm, a.k.a. SILCS, is now available in the U.S. — In the 1960s, more than 10% of married women in the U.S. used a diaphragm for birth control—today, fewer than 1% do. The drop could be because so many other birth control options have been introduced since then, including the implant , […]
Birth control spotlight: Hit me with your best shot
It lasts for three awesome months of sex per shot. Has a 94% effective rate in preventing pregnancy. There’s nothing you have to remember to take daily or weekly. These are just a few of the reason why we’re fans of Depo-Provera . Yes, it’s a shot and shots aren’t exactly fun to get, but […]
Keep on suckin’
Breastfeeding is awesome for your baby. Not so awesome as a birth control method, unless you meet three conditions . Here are some reliable, low-maintenance birth control options for breastfeeding moms . original post
Hoping to hook up on New Year’s Eve? Don’t let these excuses stand in your way
Sometimes it’s easy to go out and charm the pants off everyone. Other times, not so much. If you legitimately don’t feel social this weekend—or you have no interest in hooking up any weekend—we totally support you. But, if you’re just making excuses that keep you cooped up instead of hooked up, we’re here to […]
Talented. Seductive. Courageous. Getting to know Josephine Baker
Josephine Baker was gorgeous . And famous for her sexy dance moves . But did you know she was also a spy for the French Resistance during the Nazi occupation of France? Beauty and a badass? Yep. She was that and so much more. Street artist. Before she performed on the stage, as a child […]
I’ll have what she’s having: 5 secrets of highly orgasmic women
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: You are an orgasm waiting to happen. Doesn’t matter if you’re alone or he’s small or you’ve just never been able to have one. Relax. Don’t put any pressure on yourself. Simply try some of these techniques and see what happens. Foreplay Fool around for at […]
The FDA weighs in on blood clots and birth control
We’ve written before about concerns that some brands of the pill (along with the patch ) carry a higher risk of blood clots than others. Last week, the FDA officially concluded that the benefits of the brands in question outweigh the drawbacks, but that their labels should be updated to warn of the higher blood […]
Know what’s risky? Pregnancy.
A new study from the Harbor UCLA Medical Center asked women from all walks of life to rate the risks of pregnancy versus birth control. The 246 women of all ages, education levels, and family sizes knew about some risks, but didn’t know which were more likely to occur. About half of the participants knew […]
