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Sex in the news: August edition
Trapped in the never-ending, relentless, 24-hour news cycle that makes you beg for the end to come soon? Find yourself involuntarily covering your eyes and ducking under your desk anytime you get a news alert on your phone? Don’t worry, Bedsider’s got your back, as always. This time, we’ve rounded up our 10 favorite articles […]
How to get your partner to wear condoms
We love condoms. Not just because we love birth control methods in general. We love ‘em because they protect against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). But not everyone loves condoms as much as we do. While it’s perfectly okay for you and your partner to decide together when to skip condoms (if you’re […]
How to tell if you’re dating a jerk
We hope you’re always treated with respect and kindness—especially by the people you date. We also know that not everyone is respectful and kind all the time and that lots of good people find themselves in bad relationships at one point or another. No one is perfect. We all make mistakes and have moments we’re […]
Was it rape? Thinking about consent and unwanted sex
If you had a sexual experience that didn’t feel right or wasn’t what you wanted, you might have a million questions: What if I was drinking? What if we didn’t go all the way? What if I didn’t ever say “no”? Your experience is your own, and everyone’s story is different. But if you have […]
Real Stories: I love my kid(s)—but please, no more
If you’re already a parent and think it’s time to say “stop” or “pause” on the babymaking (but not necessarily on the _love_making, thankyouverymuch), consider your birth control options. From condoms to sterilization to the IUD and more, there’s a method out there for you. BTW, if you want to learn more about methods you […]
Real Stories: Birth control from the boyfriend perspective
If you’ve ever wondered what dudes think about birth control, look no further. For the videos below, we asked guys in relationships to walk us through what they like and don’t like about their girlfriend’s method of birth control. And what did we learn? These guys all have at least one thing in common: They’re […]
Real Stories: LGBTQ folks talk birth control
Depending on your reproductive system and the reproductive systems of the people you sleep with, there’s a good chance you may need birth control at one point or another. Pregnancy can happen anytime someone with a uterus has vaginal sex with someone with a penis, no matter their gender identity or sexual orientation. Even if […]
5 vasectomy myths, busted
Vasectomy, a.k.a. male sterilization, is often thought of— or not thought of —as the “other” form of sterilization. Female sterilization is much more common, even though vasectomy is just as effective, safer, and costs less . Let’s take a closer look at this misunderstood method of birth control. Myth 1: Getting a vasectomy is painful—maybe […]
Why use condoms?
Condoms are the only method that can protect against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). What’s not to love about that? They come in all shapes, sizes, and materials and combine nicely with other methods of birth control. So it’s no surprise that lots of people—even people who rely on another main method of pregnancy […]
How do you protect against STIs?
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs, a.k.a. STDs) are super common —and no matter who you are, who you sleep with, or what kind of sex you’re having, if you’re getting it on, you could be at risk . Luckily, there are lots of things you can do to protect yourself and your partner. From condoms to […]
