Winter cocktails to help you hate the next 3 to 6 months of your life less
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By: health
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December 6, 2019
Winter is upon us, and for some of us, it’s also literally on us. It’s inside our shoes, it’s in our hair, and worst of all, we’ve just remembered how long it lasts. And while, of course, alcohol is not a substitute for mental health care, we’ll do anything to up the hygge quotient and […]
We asked you why you love your birth control and here’s what you said
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By: health
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November 15, 2019
This week, we celebrated Thanks, Birth Control Day. Which means that we heard from thousands of you about why you love and are grateful for your birth control. So we’re going to take a break from our regularly scheduled program of gushing about birth control to share other people’s gushing about birth control. Because frankly, […]
Why I use a diaphragm for birth control
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By: health
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November 5, 2019
Here’s the thing about using a diaphragm for birth control in 2019: people often think you’re a little out there. That might be because the last time we saw a diaphragm in popular culture was when Carrie Bradshaw of Sex and the City fame got hers stuck inside her vagina and had to turn to […]
7 ways to use leftover Halloween candy in the bedroom
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By: health
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November 1, 2019
Halloween’s officially over, but if you’re not ready to let go of witch season in favor of Santa season just yet, we’ve got you. Here are some of our favorite ways to use leftover Halloween candy in the bedroom—and hey, you’ll get an extra hour in bed on Sunday, so why not make the most […]
I chose sterilization, and I’ve never looked back
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By: health
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October 15, 2019
In spring of last year, I finally got it: a referral to a surgeon to discuss my sterilization . I prepared my plea ahead of time: I’ve always been sure I don’t want to go through pregnancy and bear a child; if we change our minds, my fiancée (now wife) can have kids biologically; I […]
How to have sex when your job is killing you slowly
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By: health
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October 4, 2019
This is probably news to exactly no one, but working kind of sucks. Even those of us lucky enough to have landed what we would call a “dream job” will attest to the fact that working is still work, no matter what. Anyone who says otherwise is an alien or an aspiring Instagram influencer and […]
October 2019 horoscopes: Your relationship guide
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By: health
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September 27, 2019
Now that it’s officially fall, the season of snuggles and romantic date nights , it’s time to check in with your relationship and see how things are going. Find out what the stars have in store for you: Libra Something very eye-opening may be emerging about your relationship right now. You may be riding out […]
On condoms: How a physical barrier can also be an emotional boundary
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By: health
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September 24, 2019
I loved sex and hated intimacy for a long time. There are lots of reasons my preferred birth control method has long been condoms . They’re easy to find, free at the cafe I like off Market Street, super effective and come in neon colors! I also found out from my current boo that there’s […]
Nine fall date ideas that aren’t (as) basic (as apple picking)
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By: health
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September 20, 2019
It’s officially going to be fall in just a few days. And even though we know fall is a harbinger of winter (we won’t be tricked by you, you pleasant temptress!), we may as well enjoy the brief window of being comfortable outside. Here are 9 date ideas that are perfect for this season: 1. […]
Up your sexting game using only these emoji
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By: health
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September 6, 2019
Sexting is probably the easiest way to let someone know you’re in the mood, but if you’re a beginner it can feel just as awkward or embarrassing as IRL dirty talk. We recommend the use of emoji if you find yourself in this situation, but don’t just stick with the basic —mix it up with […]