Pleasure playlist: 10 songs that make you go oOoh
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By: health
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April 13, 2018
You hear it everywhere: communication is key. It’s essential in your work life, school life, home life, and it’s also super important in your sex life . Talking about your wants and needs gets you and your partner on the same page about exactly what each of you is into and what’s off-limits—without anyone having […]
Text overload
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By: health
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March 16, 2018
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 […]
Ready to end your dry spell?
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By: health
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February 27, 2018
Some of us decide to practice the “not right now” method of birth control by choice—taking a break from sex because it feels right. Others fall into a dry spell, and wait patiently (or not-so-patiently) for someone to, uh, make it rain. No matter your reasons, when it’s time to have sex again, you might […]
14 ways to celebrate V-day (especially if you’re single)
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By: health
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February 14, 2018
Who says Valentine’s Day is for lovers? We think it’s the perfect excuse to make some love with folks you adore. Whether you have a boo or you’re snuggling with your besties, we hope February 14th brings you more joy (and chocolate) than you can handle. Here are 14 ways to make the most of […]
Ready, Set, MARCH
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By: health
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January 16, 2018
On January 21, 2017, millions of women gathered around the world to make their voices heard. One year later, women and allies are congregating again, but this time we’re not just marching—we’re taking our fight to the polls. The official event, Power to the Polls , is happening in Las Vegas on January 21st. But […]
3 people talk about their decision to use PrEP
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By: health
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January 9, 2018
Whether through social media feeds, text messages, or old school conversations, most of us love hearing real stories from people just like us. So it’s no surprise that Tay, Cordero, and Sam—three people from different parts of the U.S.—all learned about HIV and PrEP ( Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis ) through friends and family. And now they’re […]
Our favorite health and sex articles
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By: health
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January 2, 2018
In honor of a brand new year, we’re sharing some of our greatest hits! Below you’ll find our most popular articles (plus a few of our personal faves). We hope they help you start the new year right. Enjoy! 1. Foods that make your vagina happy and healthy (yes, really) via GIPHY 2. Written in […]
How to thrive during your dry spell
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By: health
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November 14, 2017
If my sex life was a town, “Population: 1” is the sign you’d pass as you drove through. Some days I love everything about my dry spell. But other days it’s hard, and I focus on staying positive. When I ended my last relationship, I thought I would be back “out there” in no time. […]
Pajarito to papaya: a cheeky guide to body parts in Spanish
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By: health
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October 10, 2017
Sometimes, words like concha ( shell ) or almeja ( clam ) have nothing to do with the sea, and pajarito ( little bird ) and gusanito ( little worm ) have nothing to do with animals. Spanish is a language rich in double meanings, and things get even more interesting—and occasionally confusing—when you compare […]
4 lessons you can learn from using an internal condom
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By: health
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September 26, 2017
For many people, internal condoms are as commonplace as those made to fit over a penis (a.k.a. external condoms ). For me, however, they were mythical—something I’d never actually seen. Internal condoms are basically pouches that you insert into a vagina (or anus) to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy. When my co-worker […]