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How radical consent gave me back my sex life after trauma
Four years ago, I decided never to have sex again. I was healing from trauma and felt overwhelmed even by friend hugs or a date grabbing my hand. I didn’t want to be touched, ever, because it felt impossible to know what might escalate or who could be a secret creep. Shortly after this bleak, […]
May 2020 horoscopes: Sex and intimacy in uncertain times
With all the chaos and uncertainty swirling around right now (not to mention boredom, fear, sadness, and every other possible feeling), you may find yourself feeling dramatic changes in your sexual desires. Some people are experiencing higher-than-ever levels of desire, while others are finding themselves totally shut down sexually, and still others may be swinging […]
7 Zoom backgrounds to spice up your virtual sex life
Last week, we gave you some ideas for quarantine date night, most of which are best suited for people who are quarantining with a partner. Today we’ve got something for those of you who are single and Zoom dating or who are quarantining apart from your partners. Without further ado, here are some Zoom backgrounds […]
Quarantine date night doesn’t have to suck
You’ve never spent more time together, and yet you feel you haven’t had quality time in forever. But just because all the restaurants, theaters, clubs, and bars are closed and you can’t go within 6 feet of other human beings doesn’t mean you have to give up on having fun together. In fact, it’s probably […]
Coronavirus is giving us even more reasons to love our birth control
There’s plenty to freak out about, and trust us, we’re freaking out plenty. But we’re also spending some time thinking about the things we’re grateful for, and at the top of that list is birth control. Here’s why: 1. For the unlimited quarantine sex 2. For letting us work from home in peace (sort of) […]
Sex in the news: Coronavirus edition
Times are tough, and we’re all adjusting to a new normal, which might mean being plugged in more than usual. Constant exposure to the news can become overwhelming and stressful during these times. We’re here to help you sort through the news and get the latest when it comes to COVID-19 and your sexual health. […]
States open special health insurance enrollment period in response to coronavirus
Finally some good news! Twelve states have opened up special enrollment periods for their public health insurance options in response to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). This is a rare opportunity to get insurance after the normal open enrollment period has closed. So if you don’t currently have insurance, and you want to get some, check […]
April 2020 horoscopes: Everything is terrible but you still need to shower
Obviously everything is terrible right now. And there’s very little we can do about it besides stay at home so we don’t unknowingly spread the virus to 59,000 people . We can also work on making sure we’re keeping up with our self-care. Here’s the best way to do that this month based on your […]
5 kick-ass women in history who fought for reproductive rights
It’s Women’s History Month, and here at Bedsider we’re celebrating the rad women in our lives and everywhere else. You know we love taking time to say #ThxBirthControl , but what if we could thank some of the actual women who help make reproductive healthcare available to all? The fight for reproductive rights has so […]
How to survive when you’re both working from home
So you love each other, yeah WHATEVER that’s great. But love can only get you so far when you’re both working (and/or taking all your classes) from home because the world is locked down. We’ve scoured the internet and our brains (and we tried to ask you all on Twitter too , but there was […]
