Monogamy: Worth it? Want it?
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By: health
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September 9, 2011
First off, you do not need to be in a monogamous relationship if you don’t want one. Yes, we are stating the obvious, but sometimes there’s pressure to have one person in your life with the “significant other” label. Don’t buy into that. There is nothing wrong with you if you’re not in a monogamous […]
Make it work: How to rock the walk of shame
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By: health
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September 2, 2011
The walk of shame—noun (slang). To walk past strangers and/or friends after a night of hooking up, as you return home. This usually takes place the next morning, wearing the same clothes you wore the night before, or the clothing of the person you hooked up with. Some of the most modern, empowered, secure, sexylicious […]
Emergency Contraception 101 (because mishaps happen)
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By: health
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August 19, 2011
UPDATE: Plan B One-Step emergency contraception is now available over the counter without a prescription or age restrictions. Here’s what we know about it so far ! You could be drunk and forgetful. You could be crazy in love, horny as hell, and out of birth control. You could be perfectly responsible, but the condom […]
Up close and personal: What to expect at the gyno
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By: health
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July 15, 2011
Everything about you is lovely and amazing—including your lady parts—and regular gynecological visits will keep it that way. Yes, you’re going to have to wear a skimpy, paper examination gown. Yes, the doctor is going to see your vagina in all its glory. Do it anyway. A Typical Appointment Usually Includes… Health history: You’ll answer […]
There’s a first time for everything
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By: health
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July 1, 2011
You know when you think something amazing is about to happen—and you want it to happen—but you don’t know for sure if it will happen? That’s the good stuff right there. But we don’t always realize it because big first moments can bring up big fear, insecurity, impatience, and nervousness. Promise us you won’t let […]
BFF or Frenemy? What to do when you and a friend want the same guy
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By: health
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June 10, 2011
If you and your bestie both like the same guy, we’re here to warn you: There’s no easy rule of thumb for that one. If he’s truly the love of your life, how could you be expected to postpone your happiness? And if she’s destined to be with him, how will you get used to […]
What’s good hookup sex? Birth control is used, you have fun, he has fun. In that order.
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By: health
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May 6, 2011
When you have sex in a committed relationship, it’s easy to understand why they call it making love. But, hot hookup sex has its place in life too. Both kinds of sex can make you feel alive and sexy. Both can bring out that amazing I-want-you-now lust. And both absolutely require protection against pregnancy and […]
How to get a prescription filled
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By: health
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April 15, 2011
We love that you’re taking charge of your life and getting a prescription filled, but we know it can be a little confusing your first time. Here are the basics: Your health care provider (doctor, nurse, or clinic counselor) will give you a slip of paper (the prescription or script) that includes your name, the […]
Get your motor running: How to jumpstart your sex drive
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By: health
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April 8, 2011
When things are good and you’re regularly getting turned on, you don’t think it’s ever going to happen. But it’s not uncommon to lack a little fire-in-the-pants from time to time. Could be depression or stress. Or you’re too busy to find the time. Or maybe your relationship has grown a little stale. And sometimes […]
The Frisky Friday Top Five: How to say vagina without saying vagina
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By: health
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April 1, 2011
Funny. Beautiful. Clinical. Awkward. Naughty. Natural. The v-word—and every slang term associated with it —evokes a lot of different things, but ooh la la, it’s fun to say. Here are some of our favorite terms for your honey pot. Close to the Real Word. Vajayjay, Vag/Vadge, Vagine, Gine, or Giney (those last three are pronounced […]