October horoscopes: It’s worth the wait
If October has you feeling antsy, resist the urge to change too much too soon. There’s a lot to be learned this month—especially about your love life and what you need from a relationship—if you can quiet your head long enough to listen to your heart. Libra You’re focused on resolving some discord in your […]
Your guide to the midterm elections
The midterm election is right around the corner—Tuesday, November 6th to be exact. Meh, you say? Well, elections are decided by those who show up! So if you want to have your say, we’ve got your back and a lot of resources to help you exercise your rights. What’s at stake? A lot when it […]
We need to talk…about birth control
So you’ve had the talk, and you’re officially in a relationship. Congrats! We hope they’re super nice to you and make you feel like rainbows are exploding in your brain or whatever. Now, you may have been having sex for a while already or you may be working up to getting down. Either way, it’s […]
5 signs it’s time to switch birth control methods
Ever feel stuck in a job or a relationship that just isn’t working for you, but you’re not sure how to get out of it? The right partner might be hard to find (and the right job might be even harder) but the right birth control method for you doesn’t have to be. Look, we’re […]
Diabetes, sex, and birth control
Have diabetes? Want to have lots and lots of great sex without worrying about getting pregnant or messing with your blood sugar? Just like food or exercise when you have diabetes, there are a few things to keep in mind—but don’t worry. Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you’ve got options. When […]
Sex in the news: August edition
Trapped in the never-ending, relentless, 24-hour news cycle that makes you beg for the end to come soon? Find yourself involuntarily covering your eyes and ducking under your desk anytime you get a news alert on your phone? Don’t worry, Bedsider’s got your back, as always. This time, we’ve rounded up our 10 favorite articles […]
How to put on a sock
Hero and genius sex educator Sanford Johnson figured out how to make the most from the absolute least after Mississippi banned condom demonstrations in schools. Teachers were allowed to TALK about how to use condoms, but they couldn’t actually show their students. So Johnson decided he would make a YouTube video showing students how to […]
It’s August, time to take a month off
Did you know that in many European countries, it’s common to take off the whole month of August ? Don’t know about you, but that makes us want to find out exactly what we need to do to get EU citizenship. Okay, so maybe we can’t take a whole month off right now, but the […]
6 ways self-love can lead to better sex
Your partner makes a move with all the lights on, and suddenly all you can think is “they’re going to see my stretch marks.” You want to get on top, but then you think, “I won’t look good from that angle.” You know what you’re not thinking while you’re thinking these things? Anything remotely sexy. […]
Bayer to stop selling Essure
You may have heard the news that Bayer, the drug manufacturer, will stop selling Essure, the non-surgical sterilization device, at the end of 2018. What is Essure anyway? Essure is a medical device that provides permanent birth control (also called sterilization) for women, without surgery. Sterilization is a procedure that closes or blocks your fallopian […]
