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How to make sex safer in 4 simple steps
Most of us have said, or heard a friend say, at one point or another “Hello birth control—goodbye condoms!” I get the thought process behind this—but as a healthcare provider for young women, it worries me. Here’s why: young women have the highest risk for accidental pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Double trouble… A […]
We need to talk: How to reveal something they may not want to hear
First the good news: What you think is a deal breaker might not be a big deal to the person you’re dating. Now some bad news: You’re going to have to have the talk to find out. Here are a few tips to get you through it. I’m a virgin If you strongly self-identify as […]
No to yes. Yes to no. What to do when attraction changes
First there was the kissing, licking, snuggling, shagging, restless nights apart, and torrid reunions even if only 11 hours passed since you last saw each other. Or maybe it started out with you thinking you would never, ever be attracted to them. They turned you off or elicited no reaction at all. Then… One day… […]
Starting the pill: How about now?
Sometimes old ideas die hard. One good example is the old idea that you have to start taking the pill on a Sunday, or start it five days after your period begins. Research has shown that this is just plain wrong. Out with the old… In the old days, health care providers often advised women […]
How to fight fair (because makeup sex is better than breakup sex)
Fight scenes: Good for action movies. Sucky in your kitchen at 2 a.m. after your significant other pisses you off for the 800th time that week. Here’s the truth: Every couple fights. Or argues. Or has a teensy kerfuffle. Or simply gets annoyed at each other. It’s human nature and it doesn’t mean your relationship […]
Just can’t get enough: Focusing on foreplay
Sometimes talking about foreplay feels more like bore-play. It gets technical. ( 21 minutes of foreplay greatly increases the odds of women having an orgasm. ) It gets mechanical. ( Touch his frenulum like this! ) It gets repetitive. (Find a ton of foreplay tips and techniques here and here and here and here and […]
The shy girl’s guide to breaking the ice
Are you brazen and able to flirt with anyone, anywhere, as if it’s your job? To you we say, carry on Admiral Audacious! Or are you more of the blushing bashful type? Good news: Your natural flush and coy stance is kind of hot. So, we’re not here to change that about you. (We always […]
Family feud: What to do if your parents hate who you’re dating
What do you do when your parents can’t stand your significant other? Sneak around and lie? Break up and resent them for meddling? Force all of them to interact and see just how awkward you can make family functions? The parents-vs.-your-S.O. scenario is pretty common. Fortunately there are things you can do to improve that […]
Top 5: Unboring sex positions to heat up your weekend
Interested in some new moves? Here are five we recommend when you want to add some ooomph to your O. You might not love every single one, but hopefully you’ll use birth control , get it on, and have fun trying them out. On The Edge (also known as the Furniture Position ) Skill level: […]
Mismatched libidos: What to do when you want different things (in bed)
You’re unstoppable, but your partner’s sex drive has flatlined. Or it’s the reverse and you’re not feeling any fire-in-the-pants. Or you love sensual massage marathons, mood lighting, silk sheets, and 48 minutes of foreplay, but they are more of a wham-bam-lets-do-it-in-my-Dodge-Ram kind of person. Those scenarios can be frustrating and confusing, so we’ve collected a […]
