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5 myths about virginity, busted
What is a virgin? The word is generally understood to refer to someone who’s never had sex, but that leaves a lot of room for interpretation. Does oral sex count? If a woman only has sex with other women, is she a virgin? A woman who has only experienced forcible intercourse or rape is considered […]
How to get intimate without getting it on
Whether the circumstances just aren’t right or you’re saying “not right now” as a form of birth control , there are plenty of ways to connect without having sex. Here are some of our favorites. Discover your love language. Expressing intimacy is different for everyone, so figure out what makes you and your partner feel […]
Does hormonal birth control cause depression?
TLDR: A Danish study found that women using hormonal birth control were more likely to experience depression compared to women not using hormonal birth control. What many headlines didn’t mention was that the risk of depression in both groups was quite low (around 2%), and that several factors make it tricky to interpret this study’s […]
Guy’s guide to better communication (in bed)
Guy Nottadadi is back, and he wants to talk about sex. If almost all adults in our great nation do it, why shouldn’t we be able to talk about it? From birth control to STI prevention to consent, Guy encourages everyone to communicate openly with their partners and make sex great again. original post
Hit the shower: From foreplay to getting it on
Don’t slip. Stay warm. Avoid getting soap in your eyes. Shower sex is tricky. But it’s also sensual and pretty damn awesome if you abide by a few rules. Have two towels ready for after the shower. Gotta stay warm. If your shower is too small, use it for foreplay and when you’re turned on […]
How to speak lingerie: Balconette, bandeau, and bullet bras
We’ve demystified a few lingerie terms so you can try them out (and maybe have someone special take them off). Balconette What it is : A bra that’s cut straight across the breasts, giving them a lifted look as if they were on a shelf… a very alluring shelf . (It really shows off your […]
How to protect yourself if you’re traveling to a ‘Zika zone’
Summer vacation season may be at a close, but plenty of people still need—or want—to travel. But with Zika cases on the rise, where is it safe to go? And if you have to travel to an area where Zika infections have been reported, how can you protect yourself? Keep calm and read on. Why […]
IUD update: Kyleena and LILETTA
Update: Kyleena is officially on the market, so you have more IUD options than ever! Talk to your health care provider about which IUD is ideal for you. — After a decades-long IUD drought in the U.S., it’s finally (figuratively) raining IUDs! There’s news about a brand new IUD that’s about to hit the market, […]
October horoscopes: Will you fall in love this fall?
Will you get a raise? Ace an exam? Unleash your creativity and sell your artwork on Etsy? Attend one hell of a Halloween party? Read on to see what October looks like for you. Libra Beauty and charm are your natural gift, but this month you are truly being seen and pursued. As if that […]
The magic number: Is there an ideal amount of sex for relationship bliss?
One of my biggest fears since I started dating: Will we get sick of each other? It’s a question I asked my first college boyfriend (the answer was YES) and one I never feel the need to ask my current boyfriend of five years. We’re compatible in most every aspect of our lives, so the […]
