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Hot date: How to have a big night out, on the cheap
When it comes to your next date, boredom is not an option. Here are a few ways to switch things up without spending much cash. Hide and go seek at the bookstore: Set a time to show up at your favorite bookstore. Don’t meet up first thing. Get lost in the stacks and take your […]
Whoops! Birth control you can use after sex
There are lots of reasons the best laid plans for using birth control don’t work out: I completely forgot to take my pill (!)… I just didn’t have enough money to pay for the ring this month… The condom broke… We’d had some drinks and got carried away… Something like this happens to most of […]
We love a mighty fine cocktail, but have you tried doing it sober?
Okay, it’s true. Most of us have a sex story (or quite a few stories) that begin something like this: “One time, I was totally hammered and…” Alcohol can make sex seem more fun because it lowers your inhibitions. The thing is, it can also have some pretty negative effects on your sexual function. Being […]
Feel the need for speed? Mix it up and take your time
There’s a lot to be said for wham-bam, passionate sex. But sometimes, you just want to slow it down and enjoy. Here are a few tips that can help make the lovin’ last longer—and bring you and your partner closer together in the process. Try to use all five of your senses. Touch, taste, smell, […]
The sweet escape: How to rock a road trip
Nothing delivers instant adventure like a road trip. All you need is a car, the perfect playlist, and someone to share the experience. Whether you go with your guy or best friends, here’s our list of must-have’s for your next getaway. Smell good. Cars get hot. People get stanky. Bring deodorant, toothpaste/toothbrush, and should you […]
Getting the snip: Should it be me or my partner?
Done having kids or sure you never want any? If you answer yes, you might be thinking about permanent birth control, also called sterilization . Sterilization can be done for women or men. For women, it is often called “getting your tubes tied” or “tubal ligation.” For men, it is called a vasectomy. Sterilization is […]
Want better sex? Love yourself
Great sex is all about self-confidence. (Okay, from the subject line, you might have thought we were going to talk about something else entirely.) The truth is, if you don’t love yourself, it’s hard to love someone else. So put yourself first. What do you want? What makes you happy? It sounds really basic, right? […]
Hey, it’s the Fourth of July! Get out there and be a firecracker
Things that are magical: Unicorns. Harry Potter. National holidays that give us a day off work. With July 4th coming up fast, here are some red, white, and blue ideas to get you in the mood. Red: Whip up a pitcher of homemade watermelon and strawberry slushies . These are awesome with or without alcohol. […]
The Ring: It won’t get lost in there!
The vaginal contraceptive ring , aka the ring or NuvaRing, is an easy to use, safe, and effective birth control option. It’s a soft, flexible ring that you change once a month. When I discuss vaginal contraception with my patients, some are initially wary about using a vaginal birth control method and have lots of […]
All about prescription birth control
The IUD , the implant , and sterilization . To get the most effective birth control methods—an IUD, the implant, or, if you’re looking for something permanent, sterilization—you have to visit a health care provider. (BTW, we can help you find one here .) Visiting a provider might seem like a pain, but for women […]
