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Is birth control info missing from chronic condition care?
There are a bunch of common health conditions —like high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, and obesity—that affect U.S. women under age 45. Women who have chronic health conditions like these are more likely to visit a health care provider regularly than those who don’t, yet they may also be more likely to have accidental pregnancies […]
Hardcore pelvic floor: A workout routine to keep you fit down there
Pelvic floor muscles support your uterus, bladder, small intestine, and rectum. They contribute to spine stability. They help you not pee when your best friend makes you howl with laughter. They keep the back door shut so you don’t have to know what fecal incontinence is. And strengthening them may help women who have difficulty […]
Sex toys and smooching: Can they give you HPV?
We’ve said it before: human papillomavirus (HPV) is incredibly common . But scientists are still working out some of the details when it comes to how the virus is transmitted and how it can affect people who get it. What we do know is that HPV is sexually transmitted and that most people’s bodies clear […]
Drink and be merry: How to party safer
So you’re at a party (or a bar, or a booze-fueled picnic in the park…you get the idea) talking with someone you like A LOT. It’s pretty obvious you want to hook up. There are details to sort out, like whose place and how are we getting there? Other important questions may or may not […]
F#@K YES: Could enthusiastic consent improve your sex life?
By E.B. Troast. When it comes to sex, consent is key! But we often skip over the talking part to get to the fun physical part. Movies usually show sex without talking—the partners are just so in tune with each other that communication becomes unnecessary. Alas, that’s usually a fantasy. But what does communicating consent […]
Well-woman visits: 6 things you should know
UPDATE: President Biden has opened the enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for 2022. You can now enroll in one of these plans until January 15, 2022, at healthcare.gov . Some states have their own open enrollment periods and websites for signing up. Check to see if your state does . […]
Eating, drinking, and boot knocking: Nutrition hacks for better sex
Has this happened to you? You’re on a date and you order something delicious—like the vegan scramble (with mimosas) or a deluxe burger and fries (with a peanut butter shake ) or a beet and goat cheese salad (with a glass of wine)—then, when the meal’s over and you’re ready to go home for some […]
What gets in the way of good sex?
Truth: Nobody’s sex life is awesome all the time. Sex itself isn’t even awesome every single time. But, if you feel like something is getting in the way of good sex— something that you’d like to explore —take a look at our list of common issues and let’s see if we can help. Mood. Here […]
Oregon: Killing it when it comes to sexual health care
Update: If you’re looking for yet another reason to love Oregon, they’ve also made a law that lets pharmacists prescribe the pill and the patch —no doctor’s visit needed. — There’s a lot to love about living in Oregon: gorgeous parks and greenery, delicious food and drink, naked bike races , and… awesome sexual health […]
Fertility awareness: Birth control and beyond!
By Victoria Jennings, PhD. Contrary to popular myth, pregnancy is not possible every time a woman has sex. With a little bit of effort every day, it really is possible for a woman to understand which days she can get pregnant and which days she can’t. Fertility awareness techniques are not widely known , but […]
