Body talk: Sex with a chronic illness
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By: health
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September 4, 2018
According to a recent study , nearly 60% of Americans (3 out of every 5) have at least one chronic physical condition, like multiple sclerosis (MS), diabetes, colitis, asthma, or arthritis. Chronic illnesses can have a range of impacts on your life. Some people need help with tasks like bathing and brushing their teeth, some […]
How to make friends with your vulva
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By: health
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August 17, 2018
It’s not exactly news that we are constantly bombarded with images of what we “should” look like, whether in the form of clothing and makeup ads or our own friends’ highlight reels on Instagram. Though we’re probably not seeing photos of models flaunting “perfect vulvas” on Instagram or ads selling us $100 overnight vulva serums, […]
When something’s up down there
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By: health
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August 15, 2018
Maybe it starts with a little itch, a whiff of something unusual, or a new color or consistency to your vaginal discharge. Maybe you notice a bump, or maybe it burns when you pee. And suddenly you get that sinking feeling, you know the one. The one that says “get thee to a doctor.” Much […]
How to put on a sock
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By: health
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August 10, 2018
Hero and genius sex educator Sanford Johnson figured out how to make the most from the absolute least after Mississippi banned condom demonstrations in schools. Teachers were allowed to TALK about how to use condoms, but they couldn’t actually show their students. So Johnson decided he would make a YouTube video showing students how to […]
It’s August, time to take a month off
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By: health
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August 9, 2018
Did you know that in many European countries, it’s common to take off the whole month of August ? Don’t know about you, but that makes us want to find out exactly what we need to do to get EU citizenship. Okay, so maybe we can’t take a whole month off right now, but the […]
6 ways self-love can lead to better sex
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By: health
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August 3, 2018
Your partner makes a move with all the lights on, and suddenly all you can think is “they’re going to see my stretch marks.” You want to get on top, but then you think, “I won’t look good from that angle.” You know what you’re not thinking while you’re thinking these things? Anything remotely sexy. […]
Bayer to stop selling Essure
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By: health
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July 31, 2018
You may have heard the news that Bayer, the drug manufacturer, will stop selling Essure, the non-surgical sterilization device, at the end of 2018. What is Essure anyway? Essure is a medical device that provides permanent birth control (also called sterilization) for women, without surgery. Sterilization is a procedure that closes or blocks your fallopian […]
What is the domestic gag rule and why should you care?
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By: health
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July 24, 2018
While a gag rule may sound like a fun, slightly kinky adult game, it’s actually not fun at all and it’s definitely not a game. So here’s the story. A couple of months ago, the Trump administration proposed major changes to the Title X Family Planning Program. You may have heard these proposed changes being […]
Owning your curves: How to love your body just as it is
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By: health
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June 22, 2018
Your butt doesn’t matter. Neither does your bra size. Yep, that goes for your weight too and the shape of your legs, hips, and thighs. Magazines, movies, and the media might give you another impression, but don’t believe the hype. You are juicy, luscious, and lovely. Right here. Right now. Unfortunately, that’s easy to type […]
Last-minute safer sex tips
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By: health
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May 18, 2018
Think STI (sexually transmitted infection) prevention kills the mood? Or that it’s always kind of a hassle? No way. A little planning makes it very easy to protect yourself against an STI . But what do you do when there’s no time to plan ahead and you really, really want to have sex? These hacks […]