11 things that are better than sex
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By: health
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June 11, 2021
Yeah sex is great or whatever. But sometimes life brings a dry spell or a “ not right now ” phase. So we’re here to tell you that there are at least 11 things better than sex (and probably more than 11!). Here they are: Learning all the words to Castaways and singing it on […]
Herpes: What it is, how it’s spread, and how to manage it
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By: health
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June 8, 2021
Of all the STIs, herpes might be the most misunderstood. From dire warnings and photos of serious infections in high school sex ed to jokes made on sitcoms to passing comments from friends, we’re constantly getting the message that getting herpes is the worst thing that could ever happen to a person. But that’s more […]
What to do when your partner withdraws emotionally
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By: health
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June 4, 2021
Some people are more affected by the moods of the people around them than others, but even if you’re not a highly sensitive person , it’s totally understandable to be a little freaked out when your partner seems to be pulling away from you emotionally. But the fact is, they’re a person just like you […]
Is telehealth totally impersonal?
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By: health
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June 3, 2021
No! There are so many different ways to use telehealth depending on what you’re looking to get out of the experience, but if you want to see and talk to a health care provider, there’s definitely an app for that, as they say. For more info on telehealth and what it can do for you […]
June 2021 horoscopes
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By: health
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May 28, 2021
We’re in the midst of major transition as we move between seasons and as we enter a new phase of living through a pandemic. And periods of transition are hard. You may find yourself more emotional than you usually are or even just downright moody. Trust that it’ll all work out for the best and […]
IRL dating again? Here are 7 basic skills you forgot during the pandemic
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By: health
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May 21, 2021
Covid has taken so much from us. At the very bottom of that list are our social graces. We have all turned into slightly more disgusting (and let’s be honest, slightly more real) versions of ourselves. Which could be a good thing since it’s helpful to weed out people early on who weren’t going to […]
How to handle being ghosted
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By: health
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May 14, 2021
If you’ve ever been ghosted, you know how confusing and stressful it can be. You’re left questioning things you thought you knew and ricocheting between being afraid that this person is lying in a ditch somewhere and thinking they’re the biggest jerk in the world. Here’s how to handle it: 1. Reach out within reason […]
How to have sex when you have pesky kids running around
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By: health
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May 7, 2021
In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating all types of parents and caregivers in all their multi-faceted glory. If you have a small human living with you, you know that they are worse sexy-time blockers than your college roommate when she had mono. But we think you deserve to get laid if you want to, […]
May 2021 horoscopes: A season for growth
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By: health
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April 30, 2021
Everything is in bloom right now, including you. This month will bring new opportunities, a new outlook, and new love interests. Just make sure you’re keeping your values in mind with every decision you make and don’t let your self-care slip too much or your body’s needs will slow you down. Taurus April 20th – […]
Here’s what we need to do to protect birth control coverage
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By: health
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April 30, 2021
For nearly 10 years, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) contraceptive coverage requirement has helped millions of people get the birth control they need without out-of-pocket costs like co-pays and deductibles. But for nearly as long, legal challenges on behalf of employers who object to providing this coverage for their employees have threatened this critical benefit. […]