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Hot, dirty, and loud: Your music festival survival guide
Whether you go to one of the biggies—like Coachella or Bonnaroo —or to a local event, here are some things to keep you comfortable and safe at your next music fest. Find the right bag . You’ll want to pack light and smart. A backpack is a good option for your bag. (Here’s an exhaustive […]
Goodbye waiting rooms: How to get health care online
Too busy for a trip to see a health care provider, or live really far away from one? Using a telemedicine service (a.k.a. a “virtual visit” with a provider), you can skip the waiting room and communicate with a provider using your phone or computer—from home or any other private location. Although it doesn’t work […]
Dating different: How to date someone with kids
Dating someone with kids requires a kind of selflessness that you have to be ready for. If you do it, here are some important things to consider. Kids come first . Always. No matter what. Even if they’re snarky teenagers. Even if they’re your age. ( It happens .) Don’t rush it . Take time […]
The 3-Month Itch: My battle with a recurring yeast infection
I sat on the toilet, ready to insert a clove of garlic into my vagina. A month earlier, the symptoms of a yeast infection had seemingly gone away after a 1-day suppository treatment. When I felt the symptoms coming on again, I texted a friend who has a degree in public health. “Do I need […]
5 ways to feel more confident in bed (that have nothing to do with looks)
We’ve all come across lists of ways to increase our sexual confidence; exercise tips, lingerie listicles, and even pieces on how to position yourself in bed to make your body look slimmer. It’s true, feeling good about how you present yourself can be a powerful way to feel sexier in the moment. However, there is […]
How to get birth control delivered right to your door
Life is too busy to wait in line for your birth control. Good news—you can skip the pharmacy and order birth control pills , the patch , the shot , and the ring online! For a while now, you’ve been able to shop online for non-prescription methods (like condoms and emergency contraception ). Now several […]
How to get tested for HIV
Getting tested for HIV is a standard part of health care for U.S. adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that all people between ages 13 and 64 be tested at least once. Your health care provider may recommend testing more often depending on your personal risks. The good news is that […]
BTW, you should get tested: How to tell someone you have an STI
Sex is awesome—sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are not. Unfortunately, STIs (a.k.a. STDs) are pretty common , so it’s a good idea to get tested regularly. But what do you do if the test reveals that you have an STI? Step 1: Get on top of your health, Step 2: Share the (uncomfortable) news If you’ve […]
Bite me: New aphrodisiac recipes for a seductive winter dinner
Our latest aphrodisiac dinner menu is seductive and sophisticated. If you try this, please let us know how it turned out by reviewing it in the comments —we can’t wait to hear about it! The Juicy Refreshing. Bubbly. Citrusy. This is a grownup way to get your vitamin C. Serves 2. ¼ cup vodka Juice […]
No pain, no gain: The IUD insertion process
By Lena Chen. A version of this article was originally published on November 11, 2009, on SexReally.com. I wish I could say that getting the IUD was easy once I made my decision that the love affair with the pill was over. In reality, it took me three visits before I finally baby-proofed my uterus. […]
