How to use barrier methods like a pro
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By: health
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July 6, 2015
What do condoms, internal (a.k.a. female) condoms, the diaphragm, the cervical cap, and the sponge all have in common? They all literally put a barrier between sperm and egg. These barrier methods aren’t as effective as many other methods , but they’re generally easy to get , cheap (or free) and can be doubled up […]
Frisky Friday Top 5: Nude beaches
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By: health
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July 3, 2015
There’s a unique kind of freedom that comes with getting naked on a public beach. It can be liberating to go where being au naturel is no big deal and let go of what you might normally want to hide. And it’s one helluva way to work on your vitamin D . If you go, […]
4 ways to avoid a ‘catfish’ situation
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By: health
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July 2, 2015
By Veralyn Williams. Originally published to Tumblr on March 11, 2013. As a person who spends most of my life either on my computer or on my phone, I have never hesitated to online date. Sure, I’ve had creeps make me feel gross after they sent an inappropriate sexual “compliment” in a message… but that’s […]
More (and more) Millennials delaying marriage
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By: health
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July 1, 2015
As of 2012, about 1 in 5 adults 25 and older have never been married , the highest proportion in U.S. history. The decrease is mostly due to changes in attitudes and priorities. Between 2004 and 2014, Gallup polls have measured people’s living arrangements , and shown some strong trends: A decade ago, half (52%) […]
July horoscopes: Enjoy your independence
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By: health
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June 26, 2015
It’s a power month. Some of us will shine at work or stand out socially. Others will have fun taking lead in the bedroom. Either way, July is going to be an adventure. Cancer You’re not taking any shit from anyone. Or at least that’s how it feels. This month, it’s all about standing up […]
5 ways your dating life may be driving your friends crazy
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By: health
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June 25, 2015
By Kaarin Moore. Slightly amended from a post published on SexReally.com on June 6, 2011. Friends are forever, but we often put more attention toward romantic relationships. Maybe you found the perfect guy—handsome, smart, funny, and everything you hoped he would be. Or, maybe you haven’t found a partner yet, but you are having a […]
Save birth control access for millions of Americans!
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By: health
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June 22, 2015
UPDATE: President Biden has opened the enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for 2022. You can now enroll in one of these plans until January 15, 2022, at healthcare.gov . Some states have their own open enrollment periods and websites for signing up. Check to see if your state does . […]
Bite me: Introducing Bedsider’s new aphrodisiac recipe series
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By: health
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June 19, 2015
Creative. Seductive. Good to eat. These recipes—which all include aphrodisiacs—are meant for two. Whether you make one or all three, we hope you enjoy every delicious detail. (And we hope you stock up on birth control , because this will probably lead to something…if you know what we mean.) Wicked Watermelon Margaritas These are ice […]
“Viagra for women” may be here soon
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By: health
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June 18, 2015
UPDATE: The FDA has officially approved flibanserin, which will be marketed as Addyi, for sale in the U.S. Check out the FDA press release for details . — The first-ever female sexual dysfunction drug may be on its way to a health care provider near you . Flibanserin is non-hormonal treatment for women who have […]
Frisky Friday Top 5: More awesome destinations (where we want to have sex)
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By: health
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June 12, 2015
Our first batch of dream hotels were sexy as hell, but a little posh and pricey. This summer, we still want to travel, but on a tighter budget…mostly. So, here are a few more of our favorite hotels for getting it on—and some are really affordable. Let’s go! Tokyo Kiba Hotel, Tokyo, Japan Japanese capsule […]