That burning feeling when you pee: Urinary tract infections 101
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By: health
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January 24, 2017
You just peed, yet you feel like you have to go back to the bathroom. No matter how many times you sit down on the toilet, you can’t shake that feeling. And when you do pee, it burns. We’ve all been there. Most likely, you have a urinary tract infection (UTI). A UTI most commonly […]
How to have a sex life when you live with your parents
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By: health
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January 10, 2017
How do you deal with sex when you’re living with your parents? It’s an awkward question—almost makes me cringe just to write it—but it’s one that about 32% of people between the ages of 18 and 34 may be asking themselves right now. Yup, that’s right: Almost a third of young adults live back home […]
Why dating deal breakers matter
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By: health
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January 3, 2017
My friend recently had drinks with someone new for the first time since ending a long-term relationship. She was nervous about the whole event, but mostly about one thing: His politics. So when he showed up to the café and started their hangout by disclosing whom he would not be supporting in an upcoming election, […]
This is your junk on booze
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By: health
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December 27, 2016
A lot of folks believe that drinking can be a good way to warm up for sex. A glass of wine or beer may relax you, but more is not better in the case of booze and sex. Alcohol can seriously mess with your sex life, and I don’t just mean for daily drinkers or […]
Power Playlist: 10 songs to boost your confidence
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By: health
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December 23, 2016
We’ve already shared the best songs for every kind of break up , because we know what music can do for your mood . Music can also help you step out of your comfort zone and feel more powerful . (Ever feel like your favorite songs make for your best workouts? It’s a similar effect […]
Give up the ghost: 9 ways to say you’re not interested
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By: health
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December 16, 2016
Getting ghosted sucks . One day, the person you’re into just stops responding to messages. You’re left hanging, wondering what the hell happened. But when you’re the one who doesn’t want to move forward, it can feel easier to fall off the face of the earth and skip an awkward convo. Maybe that’s why so […]
OMGYes! Female pleasure gets scientific
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By: health
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September 25, 2016
Between the 15th and 18th centuries, a few different scientist guys argued over which one of them could rightfully claim they “discovered” the clitoris. Once they realized the small sexual organ functioned solely for female pleasure (while some maintained it had no function at all), interest started to wane. Today we still have no idea […]
I have epilepsy. Am I loveable? Can I have sex? Be a good parent?
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By: health
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September 14, 2016
I started asking myself a lot of questions when I was first diagnosed with epilepsy . How am I supposed to get over the embarrassment of having seizures in class, in the lunch line, at the bus stop, at work, at friend’s houses…etc? How do I tell people I have epilepsy? What birth control can […]
You and your ex: How to deal after the breakup
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By: health
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September 9, 2016
Sometimes you get back together with an ex and it’s really good. Sometimes you simply remain friends. And sometimes the thought of your former love makes you throw up a little. This guide is here for you when the ex situation sucks, but you have to deal with them anyway. Problem : You have all […]
How to deal with an unplanned pregnancy
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By: health
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September 6, 2016
So you’re pregnant… and you aren’t sure how to feel about that. Maybe you took a pregnancy test a few minutes ago and are still digesting the news, or maybe you’ve had your suspicions for a while because of your late period, tender breasts, and feelings of nausea. Whatever you’re feeling and thinking right now, […]