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December horoscopes: Happy holidays (even if they’re a bit intense)
Will the final weeks of 2015 be chaotic and crazy? Probably. But we’re sure they’ll be quite fabulous too. Read on to see what’s in store for your sign. Sagittarius You are having breakthroughs. The kind that blow your mind. They are especially present in your work life, but that hasn’t translated into a lot […]
What you need to know about UTIs
By Lindsey Ellefson. Growing up in a small Midwestern town, my public school sex education was full of plenty of colorful, unflattering metaphors for girls who have sex before marriage (think licked lollipops and used Kleenex) and no information about how to prevent pregnancy and STIs if or when one of us lollipops did decide […]
Wrap it up: Bedsider’s naughty (and nice) gift guide
We love helping you figure out what gifts to give . In fact, we spend quite a bit of time deciding what to include on Bedsider’s list. This year our special standouts include sublime soap and something very special to suck on. Selfie lollipops . Suck on your fave Instagram pics. Lick sweet photos of […]
Depo SubQ: The do-it-yourself birth control shot
Co-written by Laurel Slough, MPH. So maybe you’ve heard of the birth control shot , a.k.a. Depo, Depo-Provera, or DMPA. Most people who use it go to a health care provider every 3 months to get it. But what if you were able to give the shot to yourself at home? No more making appointments, […]
18 ways to keep a relationship hot when you’re really effing busy
‘Tis the season to stress out and overcommit. With so many parties, deadlines, lunches, errands, coffee dates, special occasions, dinners with friends, appointments, classes, and commitments, how does anyone have the energy or hours to keep their relationship hot? Well, it’s not easy, but it is possible and it’s also kind of important. Relationships need […]
Body love: It’s a movement and you can be part of it
Every single inch of your body is worthy of respect, adoration, exploration, and love. Every scar makes you unique. Every scent or sound makes you real. If you agree and want to help others feel good about their body image, perhaps it’s time to join a body positivity movement or start one of your own… […]
Can you feel the IUD during sex?
It’s a question that has come up many times in my conversations, from chats with friends thinking about getting an IUD to fellow IUD users who’ve been able to feel it while getting it on. Ever since I got my Paragard three years ago, I’ve been curious, too. The best part about having an IUD […]
November horoscopes: So much to be thankful for
Winter is coming, but things aren’t cooling down just yet. November has a lot of romance (and steamy sex) in store for us. Scorpio If earlier this year you worked on budgeting and money stuff, it’s about to pay off. There may be extra money in the bank now. Enough to have some fun. Speaking […]
How I dumped the pill and met the IUD
By Lena Chen. Slightly amended from the original version published on November 4, 2009, on SexReally.com. Two weeks ago, I ended my longest and most tumultuous relationship to date. Four years and hundreds of dollars after my first prescription, I decided that I had swallowed my final birth control pill. I tossed out my last […]
Did someone break your heart? How to trust again
Few of us get through life without a little heartbreak, but some of us get more than a little taste of it. Heartache can last for months or years and keep us shut down and wounded. It can wrap us in fear and make it impossible to have another relationship. It can even turn us […]
