Sex in the news: November 2019 edition
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By: health
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December 11, 2019
We’ve rounded up our 10 favorite articles about sexual health and birth control from the past month to make it really easy for you to get the facts on the things that could affect your health while you get into the fall mood. What’s the Most Effective Type of Birth Control? (Glamour) One key consideration […]
Winter cocktails to help you hate the next 3 to 6 months of your life less
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By: health
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December 6, 2019
Winter is upon us, and for some of us, it’s also literally on us. It’s inside our shoes, it’s in our hair, and worst of all, we’ve just remembered how long it lasts. And while, of course, alcohol is not a substitute for mental health care, we’ll do anything to up the hygge quotient and […]
December 2019 horoscopes: Your career in focus
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By: health
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November 29, 2019
As we get ready to close out 2019, we’re thinking hard about the year ahead and what we want it to look like for us. We’re also reflecting on all the hard work we’ve put in to 2019. If it’s felt like the effort hasn’t always paid off for you, read on to find out […]
Pretty much everyone you know has had HPV
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By: health
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November 26, 2019
You’ve very likely had human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in your life, whether or not you realize it. Your best friend probably has too, as has your mom and your brother and the guy you work with and your neighbor and maybe even your grandma. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI), […]
Your Thanksgiving guide: Sex positions for when you’re too full to move
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By: health
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November 22, 2019
Look, maybe turkey is an aphrodisiac for you. Maybe it’s your only opportunity to get any action while staying with family because everyone passed out after dinner. Maybe you’re just looking for any excuse to take your pants off. We’re not going to try to guess why you might want some hot, hot Thanksgiving sex. […]
We asked you why you love your birth control and here’s what you said
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By: health
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November 15, 2019
This week, we celebrated Thanks, Birth Control Day. Which means that we heard from thousands of you about why you love and are grateful for your birth control. So we’re going to take a break from our regularly scheduled program of gushing about birth control to share other people’s gushing about birth control. Because frankly, […]
Six things your provider wishes you knew about birth control
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By: health
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November 12, 2019
In my practice, I have heard from a lot of people about their worries and concerns about birth control. There are some really common misconceptions out there about birth control, and I’m here to clear some of them up. 1. You don’t need an exam to get most types of birth control. You’re sitting on […]
These 8 stories make us want to shout “Thanks, Birth Control” from the rooftops
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By: health
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November 8, 2019
As we gear up to celebrate the biggest holiday of the season ( Thanks, Birth Control Day , duh) on November 13th (next week!), we’re looking back at the amazing birth control stories we’ve had the privilege to hear and share over the past few months. From clear emotional boundaries to carefree sex to career […]
Why I use a diaphragm for birth control
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By: health
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November 5, 2019
Here’s the thing about using a diaphragm for birth control in 2019: people often think you’re a little out there. That might be because the last time we saw a diaphragm in popular culture was when Carrie Bradshaw of Sex and the City fame got hers stuck inside her vagina and had to turn to […]
7 ways to use leftover Halloween candy in the bedroom
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By: health
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November 1, 2019
Halloween’s officially over, but if you’re not ready to let go of witch season in favor of Santa season just yet, we’ve got you. Here are some of our favorite ways to use leftover Halloween candy in the bedroom—and hey, you’ll get an extra hour in bed on Sunday, so why not make the most […]