7 ways to turn someone down when you’re just not into it
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By: health
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May 19, 2017
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 […]
5 ways to take action during National Women’s Health Week
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By: health
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May 10, 2017
National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited. For these magical seven days—from May 14th to 20th—women are encouraged to focus on their own well-being. Whether that means committing to a healthier diet or cuddling a puppy while eating cake, NWHW is all about prioritizing our own mental and […]
Yes, no, maybe: A trick to figure out what your boo is into
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By: health
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May 5, 2017
Much as we’d love to be mind-readers in the bedroom, figuring out what a partner is into can be tricky. Do you ask outright or hint around? Do you tell them what you’re into and hope they’ll do the same? The short answer: Yes! All of the above! When you’re learning what turns someone on […]
6 tips for keeping it flirty in a long term relationship
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By: health
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March 24, 2017
When we think about flirting, we often think of getting to know someone new. You flirt to attract a mate , not to keep a mate, right? Wrong. Flirting can help stoke the fires of your attraction to your SO—and their attraction to you—when you’re in it for the long haul. But while flirting with […]
Lindsay, 30, IUD
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By: health
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February 1, 2017
Lindsay started using the pill to deal with irregular periods, but she struggled to take it consistently. So when she realized the IUD would be an option for her, she went for it. Lindsay’s favorite thing about her IUD? She doesn’t have to worry about doing anything for it to work. Lindsay has heard, especially […]
No, not now, or maybe never: How to take no for an answer
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By: health
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January 20, 2017
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 […]
How to have a sex life when you live with your parents
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By: health
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January 10, 2017
How do you deal with sex when you’re living with your parents? It’s an awkward question—almost makes me cringe just to write it—but it’s one that about 32% of people between the ages of 18 and 34 may be asking themselves right now. Yup, that’s right: Almost a third of young adults live back home […]
Why dating deal breakers matter
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By: health
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January 3, 2017
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, […]
How to get intimate without getting it on
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By: health
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October 28, 2016
Whether the circumstances just aren’t right or you’re saying “not right now” as a form of birth control , there are plenty of ways to connect without having sex. Here are some of our favorites. Discover your love language. Expressing intimacy is different for everyone, so figure out what makes you and your partner feel […]
Guy’s guide to better communication (in bed)
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By: health
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October 19, 2016
Guy Nottadadi is back, and he wants to talk about sex. If almost all adults in our great nation do it, why shouldn’t we be able to talk about it? From birth control to STI prevention to consent, Guy encourages everyone to communicate openly with their partners and make sex great again. original post