How to respond when your partner shares a kink with you
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By: health
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March 6, 2020
Great sex doesn’t just happen. It’s not magic. It requires actual thinking and actual talking. But those conversations can be really hard, especially since many of us were never given the tools to discuss (or even figure out!) things like boundaries, consent, desire, turn-ons, or turn-offs. So when a partner shares something with you that […]
How to start dating again after a bad breakup
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By: health
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February 21, 2020
Most of us have had a bad breakup at some point. You know, the kind where you can’t stop crying for weeks and you have a pit in your stomach for months, and you can’t hear that person’s name without feeling like you’ve been sucker punched for years? We can’t much help with the PTSD, […]
These are really bad reasons to get married
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By: health
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February 7, 2020
There are some really good, compelling reasons to get married, from the practical (insurance, tax breaks, etc.) to the values-driven (like I value changing and learning with this person and being there for them for the rest of my life ). But there are also some bad reasons to get married. Truly terrible reasons that […]
Your guide to sex without penetration
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By: health
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January 24, 2020
There are as many reasons to have sex without penetration (also known as outercourse) as there are people who want to have sex without penetration. Maybe you or your partner are recovering from an infection, maybe you’re out of condoms , maybe you’re practicing fertility awareness and it’s a fertile day, maybe penetration doesn’t feel […]
Five ways to initiate sex this weekend
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By: health
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January 17, 2020
Let’s be real, initiating sex can be hard. If you happen to be totally in sync with your partner all the time, then maybe it’s not, but that’s not reality for most people. It’s very easy to fall into a pattern of just waiting for your partner to initiate. This is especially true for women […]
8 ways to actually improve your health in 2020
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By: health
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January 3, 2020
Y’all, can we just not with all the bullsh*t in 2020? No more diarrhea detox teas , no more workouts that make us faint, no more people who are bad for us. Just self-love, pleasure, yummy food, and love for each other. Here are 8 ways to actually improve your health in the new decade: […]
Your 2020 horoscopes: The year in preview
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By: health
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December 27, 2019
The end of the year is always bittersweet. We remember the growth, the deepened relationships, and the steps forward just as we do the setbacks, the losses, and the lows. This year, as we say goodbye to one decade and welcome in a new one, that feeling is magnified. We’re looking within as we reflect […]
How to tell when it’s time to switch providers
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By: health
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December 18, 2019
As a young person in search of health care, my goal was to find a provider where I felt understood. To me that meant someone who came from a similar background, was a woman of color, and would advocate for me and my health. So, when I came across a Jamaican-American female gynecologist online, I […]
Sex in the news: November 2019 edition
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By: health
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December 11, 2019
We’ve rounded up our 10 favorite articles about sexual health and birth control from the past month to make it really easy for you to get the facts on the things that could affect your health while you get into the fall mood. What’s the Most Effective Type of Birth Control? (Glamour) One key consideration […]
These 8 stories make us want to shout “Thanks, Birth Control” from the rooftops
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By: health
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November 8, 2019
As we gear up to celebrate the biggest holiday of the season ( Thanks, Birth Control Day , duh) on November 13th (next week!), we’re looking back at the amazing birth control stories we’ve had the privilege to hear and share over the past few months. From clear emotional boundaries to carefree sex to career […]