Um, can I get pregnant if…?
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By: health
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January 28, 2011
Pregnancy scares: most people have one at some point. Even when you know how pregnancy happens , most textbooks don’t cover what specific sex acts could result in pregnancy. So let’s talk details… Can I get pregnant if there was no penetration? Yep. Sperm are very efficient swimmers. Anytime semen gets inside your vagina or […]
What if: Answers to a few vexing sex questions
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By: health
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January 14, 2011
What if my guy smells? Well, there’s “Ooops, you’re kinda sweaty and smell a little” and then there’s “OMFG! Your body odor is demonic!” If your guy is just a bit smelly, you can always suggest a shower for two prior to sex. You soaping him up feels like foreplay, but it’s also making him […]
Educational. Erotic. Entertaining. Welcome to The Museum(s) of Sex.
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By: health
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January 7, 2011
Some field trips are hotter than others. If you’re in the mood to explore sex in a museum setting, here’s a short list of some of the best out there. Museum of Sex in New York. Expect exhibits like “The Sex Lives of Animals” and “Rubbers: The Life, History & Struggle of the Condom.” After […]
Skip the pelvic, please!
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By: health
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January 6, 2011
Going to see a health care provider can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know what to expect. But there’s good news: the visit may be as simple as talking to your provider. You may not need to have a pelvic exam or Pap smear depending on the reason for your visit. If all you […]
Hello, 2011: The year of the upgrade
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By: health
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December 31, 2010
Happy New Year! But why stop there? Happy new you, new birth control, new whatever you want. We’ve got a good feeling about 2011 and we’re ready to go big and embrace a thousand possibilities (all of them good). If you’re feeling it too, join us. THIS IS THE YEAR TO… Make the first move. […]
Diamonds. Husbands. Violet eyes. Getting to know Elizabeth Taylor.
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By: health
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December 24, 2010
Ok, sure. She’s gotten a little quirky, but don’t even think about writing off Elizabeth Taylor as an old lady. If we had a time machine, we’d take you back 50+ years to catch Liz at her best. Her sexy, sultry presence was the stuff of legends. Bad romance. She has been married 8 times […]
‘Tis the season: Planning ahead for holiday hookups
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By: health
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December 17, 2010
You’ve got to love December. Even if you’re tired of the hyped up holiday season, somewhere there’s probably a party, present, or person you’re excited about. And when you combine the time off, the festive mood, all the social interaction, and the need for warmth, you may find yourself knocking winter boots more than usual. […]
Which birth control pill is right for me?
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By: health
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December 15, 2010
It’s always been more than just birth control. It helped spark the sexual revolution. It’s a feminist icon that’s been letting people live life on their own terms for 50+ years. And if you’re thinking about using it, here’s everything you need to know to find the right one. While an IUD or implant may […]
Pill perfection: Choosing the right pill for you
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By: health
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November 30, 2010
So you’ve thought about all of your birth control options and decided the pill is the right method for you. Or maybe you’re already using the pill, but you’re annoyed with one of the side effects and want to switch to a different type. So…which pill would be best? There’s a huge range of pills […]
Introducing ella: A new emergency contraceptive available in the U.S.
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By: health
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November 30, 2010
Several emergency contraception options—or EC—were already available to us in the states. EC pills are sold at pharmacy counters and sell under brand names like Plan B One-Step or Next Choice. A Copper-T IUD, like the Paragard IUD, is available at a health centers. There’s also the Yuzpe Method where you can use combination birth […]