Basics of the IUD (Intrauterine Device)
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By: health
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October 15, 2013
Catch up with Guy Nottadadi as he goes under the hood and gives you the IUD basics. original post
Sexual fantasies and daydreams: Let your mind wander
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By: health
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October 11, 2013
There’s your external sex life that is physical and very real. Then there’s your internal sex life that takes place in your mind. For some, the internal stuff is a vivid realm filled with sexual exploration and imaginative settings, scenarios, and partners. Others barely fantasize at all. Both are normal. What does it mean when […]
Better health services = better sexual health for students
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By: health
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October 10, 2013
New research from Minnesota showed that schools with more health services had students with healthier sex lives . Over 6,300 students from 28 Minnesota colleges were in the study. All the students were 18-24 years old, unmarried, had had sex in the last year, and attended a 2- or 4-year college. The study took into […]
Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace!
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By: health
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October 1, 2013
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 . […]
The new rules for emergency contraception
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By: health
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September 30, 2013
By Sara Alcid of the Reproductive Health Technologies Project . The condom broke, you forgot to take your pill (or change your patch , or put in your ring ), or you got caught up in the moment and didn’t use a condom or birth control. Before you panic, remember, that’s what emergency contraception (EC) […]
Brave heart: How to ask for what you want (in bed)
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By: health
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September 27, 2013
Know why you should always ask for what you want in bed? Because you’re worth it. And you shouldn’t hold yourself back or make yourself small for any reason or any person. It might not be easy and you might not get everything you desire, but going for it has its own rewards inside and […]
Look, but don’t touch: What if you’re in a relationship and attracted to someone else?
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By: health
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September 20, 2013
It doesn’t matter how in love you are, how mature you are, or how much you enjoy sex with your partner. It’s pretty common to feel attracted to someone else even if you’re in a happy, healthy relationship. But when is the attraction natural and harmless, and when is it something more? Ask yourself these […]
A quick guide to skipping periods with birth control
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By: health
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September 19, 2013
That weekend at the beach you’ve been looking forward to or the first day of school or a new job can be stressful times to have your period start, especially if your periods are painful . Wouldn’t it be nice on days like those not to have to worry about pads, tampons, or pain killers? […]
Go ahead. Tell us how you really feel…
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By: health
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September 13, 2013
Sex. Birth control . Love. Lies. Breakups . Cuddling. Hookups . Hugs. Rock and roll. We bet you have an opinion on all these things. Or at least one hell of a story. That’s why this Friday we’d like to hear from you. Pick one question from our list—or all of them—and write your heart […]
Quick fixes and DIY remedies for getting it on
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By: health
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September 6, 2013
Sure, we love high tech, super modern conveniences when it comes to boot knocking and birth control . But we also love old-fashioned quick fixes and do-it-yourself remedies we can whip up at home like Betty Effing Crocker. Here are a few of our favorites for anyone who wants to get dirty. (We meant get […]