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The emergency contraceptive that keeps going… and going…
I’ve written before about our best-laid plans for having protected sex gone awry … It’s pretty common. For anyone who finds herself worried about becoming pregnant the morning after, there are multiple options . The one I want to tell you about today is perhaps the best-kept secret of emergency contraception: the non-hormonal copper intrauterine […]
Up close and personal: What to expect at the gyno
Everything about you is lovely and amazing—including your lady parts—and regular gynecological visits will keep it that way. Yes, you’re going to have to wear a skimpy, paper examination gown. Yes, the doctor is going to see your vagina in all its glory. Do it anyway. A Typical Appointment Usually Includes… Health history: You’ll answer […]
You love him. Your friends hate him. Where do you go from here?
We’re going to assume you surround yourself with some pretty spectacular friends who are not jealous, judgmental, or juvenile. If good friends can’t stand the person you’re dating, here are a few ways to deal with it. Try again. Have they seen him at his best or only that one time after a marathon game […]
There’s a first time for everything
You know when you think something amazing is about to happen—and you want it to happen—but you don’t know for sure if it will happen? That’s the good stuff right there. But we don’t always realize it because big first moments can bring up big fear, insecurity, impatience, and nervousness. Promise us you won’t let […]
Relationship perks: How familiar sex can be the hottest kind
New relationships are hot. There’s magnetic attraction. Kissing feels electric. Sex is like an adventure. In time, you two will grow closer in and out of bed, and that’s a beautiful thing. But what happens when the newness and excitement are gone? Can things stay hot when you’ve done it the same way for months? […]
It’s ok to love babies and be on birth control at the same time
We love babies. We’ll snuggle them; make them smile; wipe drool; sniff their yummy/sweet baby scent; bounce them in our arms for hours when nothing else will calm them; buy them funny hats ; change stinky diapers; and let them teethe on our clean fingers if Sophie the Giraffe isn’t around. That doesn’t mean we’re […]
BFF or Frenemy? What to do when you and a friend want the same guy
If you and your bestie both like the same guy, we’re here to warn you: There’s no easy rule of thumb for that one. If he’s truly the love of your life, how could you be expected to postpone your happiness? And if she’s destined to be with him, how will you get used to […]
Summer flings: You’re hot, he’s hot, the weather’s hot…
Summer has a way of making us feel good in our skin and that can lead to romance. If you decide to have a fling, here’s how to keep it sexy and safe: Diving in. Yes it’s a thousand degrees out, but don’t get busy in a pool, lake, ocean, or other natural body of […]
Where in the world is birth control for men?
Last updated on November 11, 2014. Picture this: a couple is in a committed relationship and they’ve agreed they’re not ready for kids. They talk to each other about birth control and maybe he helps her remember to take her pill. Maybe he’d like to take even more responsibility for birth control…but he’s got scant […]
Peeing is believing: What you should know about sex and UTIs
UTI stands for urinary tract infection and 75% of the time they are triggered by having sex. It’s a totally common health issue. It has nothing to do with your personal hygiene. And getting one can be painful, so here are a few tips to help prevent them. Going to the bathroom is key. You […]
