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STIs and relationships: What you need to know
Reality check: More than half of all people who have sex will get a sexually transmitted infection (STI) in their lifetime. Women between the ages of 15 and 24 have about a 1 in 30 chance of contracting a common STI like chlamydia or gonorrhea . We hope that doesn’t include you— and we want […]
Generic vs. brand name birth control: But, I thought it was all covered?
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 . […]
First question of the New Year: What’s your pleasure?
In 2011 we encouraged you to upgrade everything from birth control to sex positions . We kicked off 2012 with tips on how to charm the pants off someone . And last year we challenged you to go after anything your heart desires . This year it’s all about pleasure. Why? Because knowing what turns […]
Take me now: Romantic and affordable weekend getaways
Think a limited budget makes a weekend away impossible? No way. If you really want to get out of town, we’ve got the tips to get you there. Perspective This is not about a week in Paris. ( Start here when you want to plan a longer trip.) This is about 48 to 72 hours […]
Not awkward: 5 tips for talking to anyone about sex and birth control
By Charreah K. Jackson, relationships editor for ESSENCE Magazine. I recently hit the streets of New York with a big sign that said “Let’s Talk About Sex.” As the granddaughter of a southern woman who avoided even saying the word—she would say ‘seg’ if she absolutely had to reference the act—I had come a long […]
5 myths about pulling out, busted
The withdrawal method, a.k.a. pulling out, sometimes gets a bad rap—some people don’t even consider it a “real” method of birth control, even though 60% of couples have used it at least once. Because pulling out is often dismissed as “better than nothing” by researchers, we don’t know as much about it as we do […]
Panic time? Chat or text for instant answers
The condom broke. You forgot your pill. There’s something going on down there that’s stressing you out. The clinic is closed. Who can help, pronto? Last year, Planned Parenthood launched a national service for online chat and text that has been answering questions just like these. The service is staffed by trained sexual health educators […]
Ask a yogini: How to make yoga a part of your sex life
Yoga is spiritually uplifting and physically rejuvenating, but can it help us have a happier, healthier sex life? Sara—the sweetheart behind Sara Levine Yoga —sheds some light on how we can all use yoga to stress less and love more. Which poses have a positive impact on our sex organs? Ustrasana (Camel pose. Backbend.) “Back […]
The new rules for emergency contraception
By Sara Alcid of the Reproductive Health Technologies Project . The condom broke, you forgot to take your pill (or change your patch , or put in your ring ), or you got caught up in the moment and didn’t use a condom or birth control. Before you panic, remember, that’s what emergency contraception (EC) […]
Brave heart: How to ask for what you want (in bed)
Know why you should always ask for what you want in bed? Because you’re worth it. And you shouldn’t hold yourself back or make yourself small for any reason or any person. It might not be easy and you might not get everything you desire, but going for it has its own rewards inside and […]
