There’s a first time for everything
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By: health
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July 1, 2011
You know when you think something amazing is about to happen—and you want it to happen—but you don’t know for sure if it will happen? That’s the good stuff right there. But we don’t always realize it because big first moments can bring up big fear, insecurity, impatience, and nervousness. Promise us you won’t let […]
Relationship perks: How familiar sex can be the hottest kind
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By: health
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June 24, 2011
New relationships are hot. There’s magnetic attraction. Kissing feels electric. Sex is like an adventure. In time, you two will grow closer in and out of bed, and that’s a beautiful thing. But what happens when the newness and excitement are gone? Can things stay hot when you’ve done it the same way for months? […]
It’s ok to love babies and be on birth control at the same time
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By: health
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June 17, 2011
We love babies. We’ll snuggle them; make them smile; wipe drool; sniff their yummy/sweet baby scent; bounce them in our arms for hours when nothing else will calm them; buy them funny hats ; change stinky diapers; and let them teethe on our clean fingers if Sophie the Giraffe isn’t around. That doesn’t mean we’re […]
BFF or Frenemy? What to do when you and a friend want the same guy
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By: health
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June 10, 2011
If you and your bestie both like the same guy, we’re here to warn you: There’s no easy rule of thumb for that one. If he’s truly the love of your life, how could you be expected to postpone your happiness? And if she’s destined to be with him, how will you get used to […]
Summer flings: You’re hot, he’s hot, the weather’s hot…
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By: health
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June 3, 2011
Summer has a way of making us feel good in our skin and that can lead to romance. If you decide to have a fling, here’s how to keep it sexy and safe: Diving in. Yes it’s a thousand degrees out, but don’t get busy in a pool, lake, ocean, or other natural body of […]
Peeing is believing: What you should know about sex and UTIs
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By: health
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May 27, 2011
UTI stands for urinary tract infection and 75% of the time they are triggered by having sex. It’s a totally common health issue. It has nothing to do with your personal hygiene. And getting one can be painful, so here are a few tips to help prevent them. Going to the bathroom is key. You […]
Fetish Friday: The kinkier side of sex
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By: health
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May 20, 2011
You’ve got a right to enjoy whatever turns you on. That includes sticking with the classics. (Hello, missionary position.) Or role-playing. (You pretend to be the Hollywood call girl and he’ll be your hot celebrity client.) Or embracing a fetish. (Go ahead and let him lick your feet. You might like it.) We’ll never judge […]
On the down low: What to do if you have to hide your birth control
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By: health
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May 13, 2011
There may come a time when you need to hide your birth control from a partner. Why? Because some people are against it. Or they don’t want you having sex. Or they don’t want you to have any say in whether or not you get pregnant. Or worse—some partners are abusive and may try to […]
What’s good hookup sex? Birth control is used, you have fun, he has fun. In that order.
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By: health
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May 6, 2011
When you have sex in a committed relationship, it’s easy to understand why they call it making love. But, hot hookup sex has its place in life too. Both kinds of sex can make you feel alive and sexy. Both can bring out that amazing I-want-you-now lust. And both absolutely require protection against pregnancy and […]
Clear your mind: Have your birth control covered
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By: health
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April 22, 2011
If you’re not ready to have a baby yet, but you are ready to have a super hot sex life, there’s something you should do for yourself: Go on birth control. Why? Because when you find your ideal birth control method—and have that covered—you don’t have to worry about getting pregnant. And that frees you […]