That burning feeling when you pee: Urinary tract infections 101
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By: health
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January 24, 2017
You just peed, yet you feel like you have to go back to the bathroom. No matter how many times you sit down on the toilet, you can’t shake that feeling. And when you do pee, it burns. We’ve all been there. Most likely, you have a urinary tract infection (UTI). A UTI most commonly […]
No, not now, or maybe never: How to take no for an answer
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By: health
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January 20, 2017
Consent is an ongoing agreement that lets you know if a partner wants what you want. And knowing how to hear “no” is just as important to consent as knowing how to say it . Whether you’re asking for a date, a snuggle, or a hookup, enthusiasm should be the norm. Here are some ways […]
How to have a sex life when you live with your parents
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By: health
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January 10, 2017
How do you deal with sex when you’re living with your parents? It’s an awkward question—almost makes me cringe just to write it—but it’s one that about 32% of people between the ages of 18 and 34 may be asking themselves right now. Yup, that’s right: Almost a third of young adults live back home […]
Give up the ghost: 9 ways to say you’re not interested
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By: health
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December 16, 2016
Getting ghosted sucks . One day, the person you’re into just stops responding to messages. You’re left hanging, wondering what the hell happened. But when you’re the one who doesn’t want to move forward, it can feel easier to fall off the face of the earth and skip an awkward convo. Maybe that’s why so […]
How birth control saved my period
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By: health
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December 15, 2016
I was lying on the couch in the middle of summer, wrapped up in a million blankets with a heating pad on my pelvis. Not only did I have a stomachache and heavy bleeding, I was also shivering and feeling extremely nauseous. It wasn’t the first time that a day I was hoping to spend […]
Bathing beauty: 8 homemade bath scrubs for delectable skin
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By: health
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December 2, 2016
Want to feel like a sex goddess? Adorn your body with a moisturizing, delicious scrub. Any one of these homemade recipes will leave you with silky smooth skin that begs to be touched. Try one and let us know how it turns out in the comments . Coffee scrub Coconut, lavender, sugar, and salt scrub […]
Having a miscarriage: 3 things you should know
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By: health
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December 1, 2016
No matter who you are or how you feel about being pregnant, it can be scary to hear a health care provider say, “You’re having a miscarriage.” Miscarriage is an old word used to describe the loss of a pregnancy. It can sound almost like you did something wrong (“mis”), but actually miscarriages are very […]
Do you wanna touch: Hand reflexology for energy (in bed)
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By: health
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November 18, 2016
Just like in foot reflexology , the hands are supposed to be a map to the body. Rub them the right way by focusing on specific points and it’s believed that you can send a current of sexual energy throughout the whole body. Hand Reflexology For male anatomy : Look up the reflex points for […]
A guide to birth control when you’re in the military
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By: health
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November 8, 2016
If you are an active-duty member of the U.S. military, here’s some great news: you have access to a wide range of birth control methods covered under your TRICARE plan . The less great news: not all methods are offered at every military treatment facility (MTF), especially during deployment. What birth control methods are covered […]
How to get intimate without getting it on
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By: health
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October 28, 2016
Whether the circumstances just aren’t right or you’re saying “not right now” as a form of birth control , there are plenty of ways to connect without having sex. Here are some of our favorites. Discover your love language. Expressing intimacy is different for everyone, so figure out what makes you and your partner feel […]