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Work it out: Dating someone of a different religion
Even the best relationships have stuff to work out. Here are a few tips on how to handle it if you and your partner don’t follow the same religion. Accept your differences . This requires keeping an open mind and supporting your partner’s faith and practices instead of trying to convince or convert them otherwise. […]
A sexpert’s dating advice: Throw out the rulebook
By Jill Eversole. The dating scene may look way different than it did for prior generations—and for the most part that’s a good thing. You no longer need a good dowry to get a date, the status of your virginity is not a bartering tool, and (most) families don’t require a chaperone for two adults […]
Striptease 101: Seductive moves you can actually pull off
We admit it: Sometimes in the heat of the moment, the ripping off of clothes happens fast. (Like we’re in a race to get naked. Which probably explains why we also like do-me-now birth control that just works without having to stop to do anything.) But we know there’s also a seductive, tempting charm to […]
Dream big, use a vision board, and get more of what you want
Happy New Year! Can you feel it? The thrill of 365 brand new days? To help you conquer all of them—and get more of what your heart desires—we recommend kicking off the year by creating a vision board. What’s a vision board? It’s kind of like a really vibrant poster filled with words and images […]
Hello, Bedsider mobile: Birth control info on your phone
By Connor Davies. I have a secret. Even though I use the implant as my birth control method , I still get Bedsider’s birth control reminders for the pill. And why not? They’re fun, cheeky facts delivered to my phone every day. I personally use them to remind me to catch my train home. But […]
Do you wanna touch: Foot reflexology to get you in the mood
Foot reflexology is a type of massage therapy where pressure is applied to specific points on the feet. Each point corresponds to a part of the body—like your liver, eyes, gallbladder, or shoulders—and when those points are rubbed, you get therapeutic results ranging from relaxation to stimulation. In the bedroom, foot reflexology is great for […]
How to be fabulously and unapologetically abstinent
By Alanna Bares. I’m currently a senior at Carleton College. For now I’ve decided to opt out of the hookup culture, as well as the relationship culture… Any kind of intimate culture really. I’ve had friends tell me how bad my timing is, like, “Girl, it’s senior year! You’re supposed to be living it up!” […]
How can I tell if I have herpes?
Herpes can lay dormant (sort of like it’s in hibernation) for years without causing any noticeable symptoms . Because of this, many people don’t know they have it and may have trouble figuring out how or when they got it. When symptoms do occur, they often appear as small blisters on or around the genitals. […]
How can I tell if I have HPV?
While some HPV types cause genital warts—raised flesh-colored bumps around your vagina, penis, or anus—many types, including the most dangerous strains , don’t have any external symptoms. The only way to tell if you have one of these strains is to get tested. Note that they don’t have the HPV test for guys, only for […]
How often do I need a Pap smear?
All women should start getting Pap smears at age 21. From age 21 to 30, women should have a Pap smear every three years. Women 30 and up who have had three normal Pap smears in a row can switch to getting the test once every three years. Women with certain risk factors may need […]
