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Saying yes to sex? Then say yes to the test!
Did you know that one in two sexually active people get an STI by age 25? Yup—odds are good that about half of the people you know will have gotten a sexually transmitted infection (STI, a.k.a. STD) by the time they’re a quarter of a century old, and yet you probably can’t name more than […]
Does it hurt to get an IUD?
IUDs are super easy to use and super effective, but what does it really feel like to get one inserted? Excruciating pain, or just a little pinch? Intense cramping, or the discomfort of a pap smear? Turns out it depends on the person. Watch different people talk about what getting an IUD was like for […]
Why use condoms?
Condoms are the only method that can protect against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). What’s not to love about that? They come in all shapes, sizes, and materials and combine nicely with other methods of birth control. So it’s no surprise that lots of people—even people who rely on another main method of pregnancy […]
How do you protect against STIs?
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs, a.k.a. STDs) are super common —and no matter who you are, who you sleep with, or what kind of sex you’re having, if you’re getting it on, you could be at risk . Luckily, there are lots of things you can do to protect yourself and your partner. From condoms to […]
Swipe fatigue: How to take your dating game offline
Ten years ago, it would have sounded weird to talk about finding an alternative to online dating. Like, wouldn’t that just be regular dating? But these days it can seem like dating is all about swiping, liking, and messaging . Even in traditional dating spots like bars, everyone seems to be glued to their phones. […]
5 myths about the pill, busted
It’s hard to think of any medicine that has changed the United States as much as the birth control pill. (It’s known as just “ the pill ” for crying out loud! Just as deserving of one-name status as Madonna.) Since the pill hit the market in 1960, it’s been used by millions of people […]
Effectiveness update: Birth control has gotten better (or we have)
There are so many options for preventing pregnancy these days. From hormonal methods like the pill , patch , and ring to IUDs to the good old condom , anyone who’s looking to avoid pregnancy can find something that works to keep sperm from meeting egg. Now, researchers at the Guttmacher Institute have given us […]
Frisky Friday Top 5: Quotes to make you fall in love (with yourself)
We all have those days. The ones where it feels like karma has turned against you from the moment your alarm goes off. The ones that call for a reminder of why you are brilliant, resilient, and beautiful. Here are 5 uplifting quotes to keep you feeling golden on those days. 1. “You are imperfect, […]
Say hello to TV’s golden age of the antiheroine
The Golden Age of TV has ushered in a new phenomenon—strong female characters we can admire for how they carry themselves in the boardroom (or prison cell, theme park, or doctor’s office) and the bedroom. No longer are women portrayed as one-dimensional accessories to the male lead characters who get to have all the fun. […]
Lover. Fighter. Throne stealer. Getting to know Catherine the Great
A minor royal who schemed her way to the throne. A woman who took lovers as she pleased. An “ enlightened despot ” who strove to develop Russia economically, politically, culturally, and intellectually. Here’s how Catherine the Great’s many lusts for life made her one of the most powerful women in history. Royal roots. Today […]
