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Period pain? Birth control can help!
Having a painful period can mess up your day, or week—or weeks! Every woman’s period is different and the same woman’s periods are often different over time. So how do you know if the pain you have with your period is normal? And what can you do to make your periods less painful? My periods […]
Greatest hits: Just in case you missed some
Did you know you can explore all of our Frisky Fridays based on topics that interest you? Just go to the Frisky Friday archives and click on tags like Keeping Things Hot or Problem Solving or History and Culture . And since we’ve written over 150 columns, we thought this would be a good time […]
What you should know about depression and sex
According to MoodHacker , at least 19 million Americans experience depression each year. And that doesn’t necessarily mean a major episode of clinical depression . Mild depression affects 1 out of 7 people and women are more likely to feel it. If you or your significant other struggles with depression, here are some articles to […]
Taking medication? Stay on top of birth control
Medication can be a great tool for improving health—but some medicines that are wonderful for you can cause problems for a developing pregnancy. So if you use certain types of medication, it’s extra important to use birth control carefully and consistently. If you’ve decided you’re ready to get pregnant, make sure to talk to a […]
Would you go there? Dating someone off-limits
We asked if it’s ever OK to go after your BFF’s ex . We talked about dating someone who your friends hate . We also offered suggestions in case you and your friend want to shag the same person . Ultimately, these are variations of a theme: Is it ever OK to date someone who […]
The girls’ guide to getting some privacy on your parents’ health insurance
UPDATE: President Biden has opened the enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for 2022. You can now enroll in one of these plans until January 15, 2022, at healthcare.gov . Some states have their own open enrollment periods and websites for signing up. Check to see if your state does . […]
Think you’re a sex fiend? Let’s find out
If you really love sex, have a high sex drive, or find yourself in the throes of a Big O as often as possible, good for you! A satisfying sex life is a beautiful thing. It even has the power to keep you feeling young, happy, and healthy . But what’s the difference between I-love-sex […]
4 tips for a greener sex life
On this 43rd Annual Earth Day , over a billion people across the planet will come together to reduce their impact on the environment. There are plenty of obvious ways to do that—like changing to more sustainable light bulbs or eating locally-grown produce—but there’s another less obvious place to get eco-friendly: your bedroom. In honor […]
In search of: Better everything (including sex)
We want you to be happy. (Because from our perspective, you’re effing fantastic and you deserve it.) But just in case there’s something you’d like to improve, here’s a little list to help you get things going in a new and better direction. Better relationships. Here’s what a psychologist , a men’s guide to life […]
Quickie guide: Birth control side effects
Birth control is brilliant. Obviously. But just like there are different levels of effectiveness depending on the method, there are also different kinds of potential side effects. Some good (as in, “Yay! My acne cleared up!”). And some not so good (as in, “Boo! I’m having more period cramps than usual.”) The thing to remember […]
