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Sex in the news: September 2019 edition
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. Can You Feel The Birth Control Implant? What You Need To Know About Nexplanon (Bustle) The implant (sold under […]
On condoms: How a physical barrier can also be an emotional boundary
I loved sex and hated intimacy for a long time. There are lots of reasons my preferred birth control method has long been condoms . They’re easy to find, free at the cafe I like off Market Street, super effective and come in neon colors! I also found out from my current boo that there’s […]
Thanks, Birth Control: Why people still say “Yes!” to using condoms
When you hear the words “birth control,” you might immediately think of the pill, intrauterine device (IUD), or implant. But many people still prefer condoms as their go-to method of birth control. We decided to ask some of them why they choose to say #thxbirthcontrol to condoms. 1. The condom is undefeated when it comes […]
Fact check: 10 things that aren’t birth control and 17 things that are
Good news and bad news, folks. The bad news is that the following 10 groceries are NOT birth control: Papaya Neem Asafoetida Figs Ginger Smartweed Wild yam Pennyroyal Black cohosh Angelica The good news is that these 17 things ARE proven methods of preventing pregnancy! And if what you’re after is something that doesn’t have […]
Are you cleaning your sex toys wrong?
Whether you’re using sex toys with a partner or solo (btw May is Masturbation Month, enjoy), or both, you’ve probably wondered at some point whether they’re actually clean. Like clean-clean . We went straight to the source, the iconic sex educator and owner/founder of Spectrum Boutique , Zoë Ligon, to find out.* Q: How do […]
Sex in the news: March edition
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. 5 Things Your Gynecologist Wants You To Stop Doing ASAP (mindbodygreen) Practicing good vaginal and vulvar health may not […]
DIY glittery gold condom earrings
Ah, Valentine’s Day. That special time to eat lots of chocolate and celebrate all types of love from self-love to best friend love to romantic love to sexy love (or any combination thereof). This year, for our 4th annual Make Some Love , we’re celebrating with our one truest, most loyal love: condoms. Inspired by […]
What is micro-cheating?
Maybe you think of something cute to say before going to get your coffee when you know that one barista’s going to be there. Or maybe your texts with a friend consistently cross the line into flirting. Micro-cheating. It’s hard to define, partly because it’s going to be different for every relationship, but we think […]
How to have sex when you’re forking freezing
Here we are yet again, staring down the cold, gray barrel of January and all that it brings with it (a constant runny nose, despair, the sudden urge to become a traveling salesperson just so you can get the hell out of here). Sure, winter can be super sexy if you have a working fireplace […]
How to have sex while staying at your parents’ house for Thanksgiving
Just because you’re home for the holidays, that doesn’t mean you’re suddenly going to have zero sex drive, right? Well, it probably does mean that for some people (don’t be too surprised if your partner isn’t super into boning you on your fluffy white childhood bed covered in teddy bears while your grandma’s right outside […]
