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7 rules for a body-positive college experience
So it’s your first semester in college, and you’ve probably already survived a few exciting-slash-terrifying moments. I remember when my grandparents dropped me off to start my freshman year at the University of California. I couldn’t get them out of my dorm room fast enough. I was ready for freedom, dining hall cookies, and, honestly, […]
Is it wrong to dish about the D?
Part of the thrill of a first hookup with someone is giving your friends all the juicy details afterwards. But is it fair or right or a good idea to share actual d*ck deets? Emily Post didn’t exactly weigh in on this topic, so we’re left to our own devices. While there isn’t a clear […]
How radical consent gave me back my sex life after trauma
Four years ago, I decided never to have sex again. I was healing from trauma and felt overwhelmed even by friend hugs or a date grabbing my hand. I didn’t want to be touched, ever, because it felt impossible to know what might escalate or who could be a secret creep. Shortly after this bleak, […]
On condoms: How a physical barrier can also be an emotional boundary
I loved sex and hated intimacy for a long time. There are lots of reasons my preferred birth control method has long been condoms . They’re easy to find, free at the cafe I like off Market Street, super effective and come in neon colors! I also found out from my current boo that there’s […]
Last-minute safer sex tips
Think STI (sexually transmitted infection) prevention kills the mood? Or that it’s always kind of a hassle? No way. A little planning makes it very easy to protect yourself against an STI . But what do you do when there’s no time to plan ahead and you really, really want to have sex? These hacks […]
Text overload
When you’ve got a crush, sending texts back and forth is a great way to fan the flames. A cute emoji here, a funny gif there. It’s fun to build a connection. But when does texting stop being cute and start to feel like too much? If a partner is texting you all the time […]
Was it rape? Thinking about consent and unwanted sex
If you had a sexual experience that didn’t feel right or wasn’t what you wanted, you might have a million questions: What if I was drinking? What if we didn’t go all the way? What if I didn’t ever say “no”? Your experience is your own, and everyone’s story is different. But if you have […]
What is stealthing, and why is it wrong?
Stealthing, or removing a condom during sex without asking for a partner’s permission, has been all over the Internet recently. While survivors and providers have been talking about birth control sabotage for a while now, many people are hearing about stealthing for the first time. We want to be clear: stealthing is not a “sex […]
Let’s talk about revenge porn
Whether it’s a screenshot of a sext, a Facebook message, or a Snapchat story meant for your partner’s eyes only, technology has made it easier than ever to share intimate moments with your boo. But what happens when those private pics are shared without permission? Recently Rob Kardashian made news for sharing explicit photos of […]
7 ways to turn someone down when you’re just not into it
Turning someone down can be hella awkward . No one wants to be mean, right? Most of us go through life trying pretty hard not to hurt other people’s feelings , and we all know that getting rejected never feels good. But you know what feels even worse? Being strung along and holding out hope […]
