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No, not now, or maybe never: How to take no for an answer
Consent is an ongoing agreement that lets you know if a partner wants what you want. And knowing how to hear “no” is just as important to consent as knowing how to say it . Whether you’re asking for a date, a snuggle, or a hookup, enthusiasm should be the norm. Here are some ways […]
It’s cold out there: Your winter reading guide to all things steamy
Looking to hone your sexpertise while you cozy up by the fire? Here are five recommended reads. For rolling up your sleeves : Girl Sex 101 is the essential book for “ladies and lady-lovers of all genders and identities.” This fun illustrated guide gives hands-on ideas for navigating anatomy, safer sex, better cunnilingus, communication, and […]
Why dating deal breakers matter
My friend recently had drinks with someone new for the first time since ending a long-term relationship. She was nervous about the whole event, but mostly about one thing: His politics. So when he showed up to the café and started their hangout by disclosing whom he would not be supporting in an upcoming election, […]
Give up the ghost: 9 ways to say you’re not interested
Getting ghosted sucks . One day, the person you’re into just stops responding to messages. You’re left hanging, wondering what the hell happened. But when you’re the one who doesn’t want to move forward, it can feel easier to fall off the face of the earth and skip an awkward convo. Maybe that’s why so […]
Nope. Sorry. Nah. Not gonna happen: How to say no in any situation
You can be the most brazen badass and still find it hard to say no in certain situations. Why? Because saying no can be awkward. Or it can make you feel guilty or rude. Sometimes it can feel like saying no will cause you to miss out on something. Other times, you might avoid saying […]
15 warning signs he doesn’t support your contraceptive choices
Alice’s boyfriend really didn’t want to wear a condom. “You don’t know how good it feels without one,” he’d say—over and over—or “I can’t come with one,” recalls Alice, 23, of Seattle. “He’d been able to before, so I should have realized that was bullsh*t. But he’d slowly talked me into it.” When she finally […]
When you don’t want to: Dealing with sexual assault
Sultry lighting, candles, smooth jazz… above all, nothing is more important to setting the mood than everyone involved wanting to be there doing what they’re doing. Consent is the voluntary agreement to engage in any sexual act—from kissing to touching to intercourse or anything in between. Consent (or, even better, enthusiastic consent! ) needs to […]
TMI: Can you really share too much?
You know how much we appreciate honest conversations about sexual health and birth control . And we love talking intimately about life and relationships. We also love it when you’re chatty, effusive, candid, and loquacious. Hell, we even like it when you’re mouthy, snarky, boisterous, and blunt. But can you go too far or reveal […]
Birth control mishaps: What to do when something goes wrong
You drop a pill down the sink. The condom breaks during sex. You run out of your birth control prescription while hiking the Incan Trail . It all happens. Here’s how to deal with it. Dropped or lost a pill. For this one, take the next pill in your pack, then call the provider who […]
Frisky Friday Top 5: Signs you may need to take a break (from sex)
Sex between two consenting adults is a beautiful thing. (So is using birth control until you’re ready to have a kid.) But if it starts to feel complicated or boring, it could be time to take a break and reevaluate what—or who—turns you on. You might need a break from sex if it feels… 1. […]
