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What gets in the way of good sex?
Truth: Nobody’s sex life is awesome all the time. Sex itself isn’t even awesome every single time. But, if you feel like something is getting in the way of good sex— something that you’d like to explore —take a look at our list of common issues and let’s see if we can help. Mood. Here […]
Oregon: Killing it when it comes to sexual health care
Update: If you’re looking for yet another reason to love Oregon, they’ve also made a law that lets pharmacists prescribe the pill and the patch —no doctor’s visit needed. — There’s a lot to love about living in Oregon: gorgeous parks and greenery, delicious food and drink, naked bike races , and… awesome sexual health […]
Fertility awareness: Birth control and beyond!
By Victoria Jennings, PhD. Contrary to popular myth, pregnancy is not possible every time a woman has sex. With a little bit of effort every day, it really is possible for a woman to understand which days she can get pregnant and which days she can’t. Fertility awareness techniques are not widely known , but […]
Don’t go changing: Why imperfections are hot
There’s Padma’s scar, Seal’s facial marks, and Mark Wahlberg’s third nipple. Kate Bosworth and Mila Kunis both have two different colored eyes and Madonna and Anna Paquin have gapped teeth. A quick Google search on Hollywood imperfections will showcase many more stars with deformed toes, missing fingers, and lazy eyes, but none of these unique […]
Frisky Friday Top 5: How to get lucky on St. Patrick’s Day
Green beer. Green dress . Green bra. Green “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” condoms . Saint Patrick’s Day is Monday, March 17th, and we know a lot of you are getting ready to celebrate it . If your plans include looking for love—or hooking up with a lad or lass—here are some traditional Irish superstitions that […]
Gaining weight: Is it the birth control?
It’s a very common story. A woman starts using hormonal birth control, finds herself gaining weight, and assumes the birth control is to blame. The tricky thing is that lots of research about hormonal birth control shows that, with one important exception, it’s probably not the birth control. A note on personal experiences vs. the […]
How to tell if you’re in an abusive relationship
1 in every 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. 25% of high school girls have faced physical or sexual abuse. 16- to 24-year-olds have the highest rate of intimate violence. A study found that 19% of undergraduate women had experienced attempted or completed sexual assault since entering college. The harsh reality is […]
Accidental pregnancy: It’s a tough nut
Can the U.S. bring the proportion of unplanned pregnancies down to 44% by the year 2020 ? Maybe the goal sounds modest, but unplanned pregnancy is a tough nut to crack. Recent research from the Guttmacher Institute found that the rate of unplanned pregnancy in the U.S. actually went up slightly between 2001 and 2008, […]
That little T: A step-by-step guide to getting an IUD
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 . […]
Adventureland: Tips for exploring new kinds of sex or relationships
When you go someplace new, do you plan your trip so you arrive prepared and ready for anything? Well, that’s a smart strategy for your sex life too. Especially if you’re exploring new kinds of sex or relationships. Here are some things to consider if you’re using new sex toys; experimenting with sexual fetishes or […]
