Last-minute safer sex tips
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By: health
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May 18, 2018
Think STI (sexually transmitted infection) prevention kills the mood? Or that it’s always kind of a hassle? No way. A little planning makes it very easy to protect yourself against an STI . But what do you do when there’s no time to plan ahead and you really, really want to have sex? These hacks […]
Shhhh! How to do it quietly when there are people nearby
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By: health
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April 20, 2018
Roommates. Parents. Kids. We’ve written about what to do if they walk in on you having sex , but you’re still going to do it, right? Here are a few tips for keeping quiet without limiting your passion the next time you need to be discreet while getting it on. Do it in the shower. […]
How to have ‘the talk’ with your mom
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By: health
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April 18, 2018
When my mom found out I was having sex (I repeat: “found out”) back in the day, it wasn’t an ideal situation. I decided to take an informal poll of young women from lots of different backgrounds to find out how their mothers came to know of their sexual activity. The poll revealed it’s not […]
Step away from the ice cream: How to mend a broken heart
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By: health
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April 6, 2018
Love is a potent, exquisite, life changing, delicious thing. And it can be brutal as hell when it’s over. We hope you never have to endure having your heart shattered, but if you do, we hope this helps. Do’s Trust with the intensity of a thousand suns that your heartache will pass. We know it […]
How to speak lingerie: Chemise, camisole, and teddy
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By: health
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November 17, 2017
Chemise What it is : A short or long sleeveless, strappy slip, typically with an A-line silhouette that is tighter around the bust and flowy around the bodice and waist. When to wear it : Lounging around the bedroom or, in some instances, lounging around the pool as a swimsuit coverup. Camisole What it is […]
How to deal when your boo wants to have sex and you don’t
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By: health
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August 11, 2017
Maybe it’s a new relationship and you want to take your time. Maybe you’re just too tired tonight. Maybe they’re feeling frisky, but you’re really into a new Netflix series, or maybe one of you wants to use condoms and the other doesn’t. Even if you and Boo have the most amazing sex life, you’re […]
How to stop sex-shaming yourself
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By: health
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August 8, 2017
Sex and shame are closely linked in our society, especially for women and feminine-presenting people. Many of us are taught that women aren’t supposed to have sex outside of the boundaries of love and marriage. Or we’re taught that a woman who has a lot of sex—or even one who enjoys sex “too much”—is a […]
GOALdigging: How to get exactly what you want
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By: health
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August 4, 2017
What did you dream about when you were younger? Did you have big ideas about where you’d live or what your life would be like? Maybe you were just excited to stay up late and start dating? We all have hopes about who we’ll become—but what happens when life gets in the way of our […]
Ice, ice baby: 5 sweet treats to beat the heat
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By: health
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July 21, 2017
If the summer heat’s got you feeling a little cranky, we can relate. The good news is we have a perfect remedy for the summertime blues: These five ice-cold, easy-to-make treats will help you beat the heat and indulge your sweet tooth. Whether they’re to wow your date, serve at your next summer party , […]
How to speak lingerie: Bustier, negligee, and corset
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By: health
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July 14, 2017
The next time you want to add a little oomph to your look, in or out of the bedroom, one of these items might do the trick nicely. Bustier What it is : A fitted, one-piece bodice that supports the breasts—typically with cups—and cinches the waist. Can create an hourglass shape. Usually strapless. When to […]