Chlamydia: it’s not as pretty as it sounds
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By: health
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February 28, 2023
Ah, chlamydia! It’s such a pretty-sounding name—like a type of orchid or maybe a Greek goddess—for a not-very-nice infection. Chlamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI), with an estimated 2.86 million infections per year according to the CDC. It’s especially common in people under the age of 25, people with vaginas, and […]
What to do when you’re not happy with your sex life
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By: health
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August 5, 2022
It’s totally normal to go through phases where your sex life doesn’t feel as satisfying as you want it to feel. That could be because you want more sex than your partner does , because they want more sex than you do, because you’re not having the kind of sex you want, because you don’t […]
Should you give your partner an ultimatum?
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By: health
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April 22, 2022
Inspired by what is certainly the worst show we’ve ever enjoyed, we are exploring the question that is now on everyone’s minds: should you give an ultimatum to your partner? (SPOILER ALERT) It didn’t really work out as planned for most of the couples on The Ultimatum , unless you count Madlyn and Colby or […]
Everyday things you can do for your partner that are actually super hot
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By: health
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April 15, 2022
It’s easy to forget how simple it can actually be to turn your partner on. You don’t need new underwear, candles, or even to practice your dirty talk skills . All you need is a willingness to do slightly annoying and/or challenging tasks. These are seven of our favorite everyday things you can do to […]
April 2022 horoscopes: Spring awakening
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By: health
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March 25, 2022
This month will be all about exploring your emotions and passions as winter thaws and you emerge from hibernation. Spring brings reawakening to the earth, and you’re no exception. Embrace the change, even if it takes you out of your comfort zone, and you’ll come out the other side a new version of yourself. Aries […]
What to do when your ex pops up out of nowhere
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By: health
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December 3, 2021
Hearing from an ex you haven’t spoken to in a long time can bring up a mix of emotions including anger, sadness, curiosity, excitement, fear, and joy. It can also be a real emotional shock, particularly if the relationship ended badly or it ended when you didn’t want it to. If you’re not sure how […]
How to pick the right couples therapist for you and your partner
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By: health
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November 5, 2021
Couples therapy can be a challenging experience. Discussing the most intimate details of your life with someone you barely know is not easy, nor is confronting your role in harmful patterns in your relationship. But with the right therapist, it can also be a game-changer. Unfortunately, not all therapists are going to be the right […]
Why (and how) providers should get consent in the exam room
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By: health
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August 10, 2021
This article originally appeared on Bedsider Providers. While it was written by a provider for other providers, we thought it might be helpful for our Bedsider readers to see as well. We want you to know we’re committed to addressing health disparities, and part of our approach to that work is through provider education. From […]
5 ways to break the vicious cycle of fighting
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By: health
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August 6, 2021
You know how it is. You’re mad at your partner about something, so you’re snippy and passive aggressive (or whatever your go-to fight mode is), and then because you’re being a jerk, they get mad and double down on whatever thing they were doing in the first place that made you mad. And around you […]
How to move in together drama free
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By: health
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July 9, 2021
It seems like every movie that depicts a couple moving in together shows them unpacking in their cavernous new home filled with original details, playfully putting a dab of paint on each other’s noses, eating Chinese food (or sometimes pizza), and then having sex on the floor. If only we could all live such a […]