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Why (and how) providers should get consent in the exam room
This article originally appeared on Bedsider Providers. While it was written by a provider for other providers, we thought it might be helpful for our Bedsider readers to see as well. We want you to know we’re committed to addressing health disparities, and part of our approach to that work is through provider education. From […]
What does it really mean to be diagnosed with HPV?
It seems like everybody’s talking about human papillomavirus (HPV) these days. From flyers in your health care provider’s office to ads in subway cars , information about HPV is everywhere. And that’s a good thing because HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) out there. In fact, the CDC reports that […]
How to clean your vagina
You may have heard or read somewhere that the vagina is “self-cleaning.” But you’ve probably also noticed that there are about a million products on the market specifically for cleaning vaginas. So what gives? First, a point of order. The vulva is all the parts on the outside, including your inner and outer labia and […]
6 New Year’s resolutions that will make 2021 your sexiest, healthiest year yet
New Year’s resolutions are tricky. On the one hand, there is something nicely symbolic about starting a new calendar year by setting intentions to make the coming year a better one. At the same time, there’s nothing magical about midnight on January 1st. We don’t really change who we are or what we want. Plus, […]
If you have a vagina, you have vaginal discharge
After puberty, having vaginal discharge is normal. The exact amount varies by person, but normal vaginal discharge is clear to white in color, has minimal or no odor, and can be thick, thin, or sticky depending on how much of the hormone estrogen you have in your body. Estrogen levels can be affected by certain […]
Y’all love your birth control, and we can’t blame you
This week, we celebrated Thanks, Birth Control Day, our favorite holiday of the year. And people showed up in droves to talk about why they love their birth control and what it’s made possible in their lives. Here are some of our favorite reasons you said you love your BC: 1. For letting us focus […]
These 6 sensual practices will help you get grounded
We’ve talked about how stress can affect people’s sex lives. But when there’s really no clear end in sight, what can we do about it? Well, thanks for asking–today we’ve brought you six sensual practices that will ground you, reduce anxiety, and help you get out of your head and into your body. Use them […]
How to get tested (and treated) for STIs without leaving your house
No one likes getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). You have to talk about your sex life with a stranger. (Or, worse, the same health care provider your mom goes to.) You have to make time for, schedule, and go to an appointment. Then you have to have swabs and/or blood taken, neither of […]
May is Masturbation Month and lockdown is the perfect time to celebrate
Sex toy company Good Vibrations began International Masturbation Month in 1995 , soon after Surgeon General M. Joycelyn Elders was forced to resign for having the audacity to suggest that young people should learn about masturbation as part of sex education. The goal of the month-long celebration has always been to fight the taboos against […]
How birth control can help your mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to breaking down stigma and supporting those with mental illnesses and their loved ones. To honor the month, here are a few ways that birth control can help support your mental health and help you say #ThxBirthControl. It can give you a sense of control As […]
