Fetish Friday: The kinkier side of sex
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By: health
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May 20, 2011
You’ve got a right to enjoy whatever turns you on. That includes sticking with the classics. (Hello, missionary position.) Or role-playing. (You pretend to be the Hollywood call girl and he’ll be your hot celebrity client.) Or embracing a fetish. (Go ahead and let him lick your feet. You might like it.) We’ll never judge […]
On the down low: What to do if you have to hide your birth control
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By: health
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May 13, 2011
There may come a time when you need to hide your birth control from a partner. Why? Because some people are against it. Or they don’t want you having sex. Or they don’t want you to have any say in whether or not you get pregnant. Or worse—some partners are abusive and may try to […]
What’s good hookup sex? Birth control is used, you have fun, he has fun. In that order.
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By: health
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May 6, 2011
When you have sex in a committed relationship, it’s easy to understand why they call it making love. But, hot hookup sex has its place in life too. Both kinds of sex can make you feel alive and sexy. Both can bring out that amazing I-want-you-now lust. And both absolutely require protection against pregnancy and […]
The common cold of the sexually active world: HPV
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By: health
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May 2, 2011
One of my patients’ most common questions is, “Um, I’ve got some new bumps…down there. Can you check them out?” First off, if you ever notice something of concern “down there,” please go see your doctor or nurse and get it checked out right away. Often these new bumps are harmless, caused by ingrown hairs. […]
Clear your mind: Have your birth control covered
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By: health
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April 22, 2011
If you’re not ready to have a baby yet, but you are ready to have a super hot sex life, there’s something you should do for yourself: Go on birth control. Why? Because when you find your ideal birth control method—and have that covered—you don’t have to worry about getting pregnant. And that frees you […]
Deal breakers: Does your relationship have a hurdle you can’t get past?
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By: health
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April 15, 2011
Being in love is awesome. It makes you feel like you can conquer anything. But in reality, even love doesn’t guarantee that you and he are 100% compatible. Most couples have at least one big issue where they don’t see eye to eye and if it isn’t addressed, it can ruin a good thing. Here’s […]
How to get a prescription filled
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By: health
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April 15, 2011
We love that you’re taking charge of your life and getting a prescription filled, but we know it can be a little confusing your first time. Here are the basics: Your health care provider (doctor, nurse, or clinic counselor) will give you a slip of paper (the prescription or script) that includes your name, the […]
Get your motor running: How to jumpstart your sex drive
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By: health
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April 8, 2011
When things are good and you’re regularly getting turned on, you don’t think it’s ever going to happen. But it’s not uncommon to lack a little fire-in-the-pants from time to time. Could be depression or stress. Or you’re too busy to find the time. Or maybe your relationship has grown a little stale. And sometimes […]
The Frisky Friday Top Five: How to say vagina without saying vagina
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By: health
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April 1, 2011
Funny. Beautiful. Clinical. Awkward. Naughty. Natural. The v-word—and every slang term associated with it —evokes a lot of different things, but ooh la la, it’s fun to say. Here are some of our favorite terms for your honey pot. Close to the Real Word. Vajayjay, Vag/Vadge, Vagine, Gine, or Giney (those last three are pronounced […]
Permanent birth control: So many ways to tie a tube
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By: health
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March 31, 2011
If you’ve made the decision that having kids isn’t for you, or if you’ve had your fill of reproducing, sterilization is an important option to talk about with your health care provider. Nearly a third of American women who use contraception rely on sterilization for contraception. Sterilization works by preventing an egg from meeting up […]