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First impressions: How to meet their parents
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression—and that’s true—but that kind of thinking can put a lot of pressure on you. If it’s time to finally meet their parents and you really want it to go well, but you’re kind of freaking out, here are a few simple tips […]
Yay! Pharmacists in California can prescribe birth control too now
Back in January 2016 we wrote that Oregon had made some hormonal birth control methods available directly from pharmacists and that a similar law was about to go into effect in California. Well, Californians, the wait is over —pharmacists in your state will now be able to prescribe birth control! The laws in the two […]
Hot, dirty, and loud: Your music festival survival guide
Whether you go to one of the biggies—like Coachella or Bonnaroo —or to a local event, here are some things to keep you comfortable and safe at your next music fest. Find the right bag . You’ll want to pack light and smart. A backpack is a good option for your bag. (Here’s an exhaustive […]
Goodbye waiting rooms: How to get health care online
Too busy for a trip to see a health care provider, or live really far away from one? Using a telemedicine service (a.k.a. a “virtual visit” with a provider), you can skip the waiting room and communicate with a provider using your phone or computer—from home or any other private location. Although it doesn’t work […]
Dating different: How to date someone with kids
Dating someone with kids requires a kind of selflessness that you have to be ready for. If you do it, here are some important things to consider. Kids come first . Always. No matter what. Even if they’re snarky teenagers. Even if they’re your age. ( It happens .) Don’t rush it . Take time […]
The 3-Month Itch: My battle with a recurring yeast infection
I sat on the toilet, ready to insert a clove of garlic into my vagina. A month earlier, the symptoms of a yeast infection had seemingly gone away after a 1-day suppository treatment. When I felt the symptoms coming on again, I texted a friend who has a degree in public health. “Do I need […]
5 ways to feel more confident in bed (that have nothing to do with looks)
We’ve all come across lists of ways to increase our sexual confidence; exercise tips, lingerie listicles, and even pieces on how to position yourself in bed to make your body look slimmer. It’s true, feeling good about how you present yourself can be a powerful way to feel sexier in the moment. However, there is […]
April horoscopes: Will you have a fling this spring?
It’s spring and love is in the air. Read on to see what your sign might experience this April. Aries This is a time to work on things and that includes being more patient with someone you love. Try not to pick fights over things like small communication snafus. It’ll pay off mid-month—especially around the […]
Hormonal birth control for guys is still far, far away
We’re big fans of new birth control options for guys . So when stories about birth control breakthroughs for men crop up from time to time, we get excited…for a minute. Then we realize that these methods are in a super, super early phase of research . The good news is that the U.S. Food […]
Our first time reading about periods and penises: Getting to know Judy Blume
Judy Blume—who has sold more than 85 million books—writes the kind of stories that get passed around at slumber parties so the sex stuff can be read out loud. As tweens we devoured her novels because they gave us our first taste of adult topics. Here we highlight some of Judy’s background and accomplishments—she’s still […]
