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Sex in the news: November edition
Trapped in the never-ending, relentless, 24-hour news cycle that makes you beg for the end to come soon? Find yourself involuntarily covering your eyes and ducking under your desk anytime you get a news alert on your phone? Don’t worry, Bedsider’s got your back, as always. This time, we’ve rounded up our 10 favorite articles […]
We need to talk…about birth control
So you’ve had the talk, and you’re officially in a relationship. Congrats! We hope they’re super nice to you and make you feel like rainbows are exploding in your brain or whatever. Now, you may have been having sex for a while already or you may be working up to getting down. Either way, it’s […]
5 signs it’s time to switch birth control methods
Ever feel stuck in a job or a relationship that just isn’t working for you, but you’re not sure how to get out of it? The right partner might be hard to find (and the right job might be even harder) but the right birth control method for you doesn’t have to be. Look, we’re […]
Period sex is the new (and old) pegging
Is it just us, or is everyone talking about period sex all of a sudden? Thinx, those pioneers in all things menstruation, have even made a $369 period sex blanket , so you know it’s on trend. So if you’re curious about trying it, but you’re not too sure how to get started or even […]
Birth control across the gender spectrum
Wherever you fall on the gender spectrum—whether you’re transgender, cisgender, or gender nonconforming—you may have birth control needs. Being transgender or gender nonconforming means that you don’t identify as the gender you were assigned at birth . Being cisgender means that you do. And many folks lie somewhere along the spectrum or don’t identify as […]
Beyond the medicine cabinet: Natural remedies for period pain
Period cramps can be a pain in the…abdomen, but sharing ways to ease symptoms is one of our favorite things to do. If you want to close the medicine cabinet and explore natural remedies, we have a few ideas you can try. Cut down on fat, sugar, salt, and caffeine. If you’re thinking, “But that’s […]
Is it true that using tampons can make you lose your virginity?
Short answer: NO! Slightly longer answer: No, and there are a lot of misconceptions about virginity, including what the term “virginity” means. Here are 5 of the most common myths about virginity and the hymen . original post
Can birth control help with endometriosis?
If you have endometriosis (a condition where tissue grows outside of your uterus instead of inside it), hormonal birth control can do wonders to lessen your symptoms. There are a bunch of hormonal methods that can help regulate your periods, decrease bleeding, or even make your period go away completely . original post
Menstruating women ruin everything: 7 historical myths about periods
Through the ages, women’s cycles haven’t exactly been painted in a positive light. Even the word “taboo” comes from the Polynesian word “tapua,” which means menstrual flow. Looking back through history, you can find everything from beliefs that periods cause crops to fail to cultures that think a menstruating woman can turn wine sour. Think […]
Tika, 19, IUD
Tika found the non-hormonal Paragard IUD to be the perfect option for her body. She knows she wants to have kids someday—and she knows now isn’t the right time. Tika felt that the super-effective, long-lasting non-hormonal IUD would be the best way for her to protect against pregnancy. She especially likes that she can set […]
