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From Hep A to Zika: 9 infections you didn’t know were STIs
You probably know the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs, a.k.a. STDs), like chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, HPV, HIV, and herpes. But did you know that there are dozens of less-well-known bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can be sexually transmitted? Here are nine more infections you should know about, from A to Zika. ABCs Hepatitis […]
Conner, 23, condoms
Lubricated. Textured. Flavored. Conner knows how important condoms are for preventing pregnancy and STIs, so he has explored a lot of options to find the ones that feel and work best. He admits to having had a couple scares that made him much more protective of his sexual health. Now he uses condoms every time, […]
Taisha, 21, withdrawal and not right now
Taisha hasn’t dated men in a while, but when she did, she usually relied on the withdrawal method , or “pulling out,” to avoid pregnancy. Now that Taisha’s more interested in women, she doesn’t have to worry as much about pregnancy, but she still makes sure she’s covered against STIs by getting tested regularly. Taisha […]
Devon, 19, condoms, withdrawal, and emergency contraception
Devon has been using condoms to protect against STIs and pregnancy since he first started having sex. There are so many types of condoms to experiment with—studded, pleasure packs, and more—and Devon loves trying them out. He notes that flavored condoms can, “add an extra kick to the experience.” Occasionally, Devon opts to use withdrawal […]
Tee, 21, not right now
Tee used to be sexually active with guys and tried the pill but had trouble remembering to take it every day. (Bedsider reminders can help with that if you’re in the same boat.) The patch irritated Tee’s skin. Now that Tee only dates women, pregnancy protection isn’t an issue. Tee does use barrier methods, though, […]
Comedian. Actress. Activist. Getting to know Margaret Cho
Funny? Oh god, yes. Political? Yep. Honest, open, and empowered? She’s that too. Margaret Cho is many things and we love and respect her for all of it. Funny girl . Margaret Cho is a Korean-American comedienne, actress, author, singer, fashion designer, and activist who grew up in San Francisco. She started doing professional comedy […]
LGBTQ health research? There’s an app for that
A team of researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, is conducting the first large, multi-year study of people who consider themselves LGBTQ. They’re calling it The PRIDE Study . It’s a 21st century version of the Framingham Heart Study all about the health of the LGBTQ community. Where do I sign up? Anyone […]
Andi, 22, ring
Andi has used the ring for four years and has their ring insertion style down. They keep track of when to swap in a new ring using Bedsider’s reminders . Andi likes not having to remember anything on a daily basis. As an added bonus, Andi doesn’t get their period while on the ring and […]
Evan, 30, not right now and condoms
Evan is female-to-male transgender, currently practices abstinence (a.k.a. “not right now”), and uses condoms when sexually active. You’ll appreciate Evan’s honesty on everything from how to buy condoms with minimal embarrassment to how transitioning hormones affect sex drive and mood. And if you have more questions about whether or not transgender men and women need […]
I’m trans. Do I need birth control?
Do trans people need to use birth control? Well, it all depends. It depends on what equipment you’ve got, what you’re doing with it, who you’re doing it with (and what they’ve got), and whether pregnancy is a goal or not. Briefly, being transgender (trans for short) is about living in a gender that is […]
