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Sex in the news: September 2019 edition
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. Can You Feel The Birth Control Implant? What You Need To Know About Nexplanon (Bustle) The implant (sold under […]
I’ve had my IUD for three years, and I love it more every year
My journey to the IUD was a rocky one. By the time I was 27, I had tried various brands of the birth control pill, which I started when I was 18, but I hadn’t ever found the right fit. From forgetting to take it, to leaving it at home during a weekend trip, to […]
October 2019 horoscopes: Your relationship guide
Now that it’s officially fall, the season of snuggles and romantic date nights , it’s time to check in with your relationship and see how things are going. Find out what the stars have in store for you: Libra Something very eye-opening may be emerging about your relationship right now. You may be riding out […]
On condoms: How a physical barrier can also be an emotional boundary
I loved sex and hated intimacy for a long time. There are lots of reasons my preferred birth control method has long been condoms . They’re easy to find, free at the cafe I like off Market Street, super effective and come in neon colors! I also found out from my current boo that there’s […]
Nine fall date ideas that aren’t (as) basic (as apple picking)
It’s officially going to be fall in just a few days. And even though we know fall is a harbinger of winter (we won’t be tricked by you, you pleasant temptress!), we may as well enjoy the brief window of being comfortable outside. Here are 9 date ideas that are perfect for this season: 1. […]
Breaking free from an abstinence-only past
Picture this: a 14-year-old girl is at the peak of body confusion and a hormone tsunami when her mother comes to her school to give a special presentation to her class about why abstinence is the only safe form of birth control. Yep, that was me. Having grown up in a religious household and spent […]
What is your vagina supposed to smell like?
We hear this question (and misinformation on this topic) ALL THE TIME, and we decided that today is the day we’re going to answer it. But first, a quick anatomy refresher. Your vulva is all the parts on the outside, including your inner and outer labia and your clitoris. Your vagina is the part that’s […]
I have a chronic illness and birth control changed my life
My experiences with birth control have been anything but simple and straightforward. Actually, the same can be said for my experiences as a person who has a period. I have a chronic reproductive illness called endometriosis . It took years of bad experiences with my period and birth control to even find out I have […]
How the Title X gag rule will affect you if you’re pregnant and don’t want to be
The Trump administration’s gag rule has taken effect nationwide. It affects all clinics that participate in the Title X program. If you want to take action on this issue and have your voice heard, join our campaign to protect Title X . Read on to find out more about what the gag rule means for […]
Up your sexting game using only these emoji
Sexting is probably the easiest way to let someone know you’re in the mood, but if you’re a beginner it can feel just as awkward or embarrassing as IRL dirty talk. We recommend the use of emoji if you find yourself in this situation, but don’t just stick with the basic —mix it up with […]
