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The perfect threesome: Pulling out + spermicide + Caya
By Heather. I’ve lost count of how many different forms of birth control I’ve attempted since I became sexually active. I’ve tried the ring (The Nuva one, not the wedding kind, har har har), pills of all stripes, copper coils, and condoms, oh my! Once upon a time, thanks to the lovely folks over at […]
Is this relationship right? How to tell if you’re working too hard
All relationships are work. Some don’t feel like it because they’re so natural and you’re so compatible, but you’re still working on things like intimacy, trust, and communication just by being together. Then there are the relationships that do feel like work, but you stick with it because you believe it could be so much […]
Yes! 20 things you may not know about orgasms
Today we’re putting the “O” in information. (Um, there are two o’s in “information”—even better!) After an orgasm, prolactin is released. It’s a hormone that gives you deeper, more peaceful sleep. Women who have orgasms on a regular basis tend to have shorter, less painful periods. 47% of women have their first “O” through self-exploration. […]
Anniversary gifts: Getting (and giving) what we really want
If you’re traditional, you exchange leather for your 3rd. Lace for your 13th. Rubies for your 40th. If you’re more modern, there’s appliances on your 4th. Watches on your 15th. Diamonds on your 60th. We’re talking about wedding anniversary gifts and what you’re supposed to give based on how many years you’ve been married. Single, […]
Waiting for “the one”? How to let that go and find love
Confession: We love love. Romance too. We’re suckers for love stories and we cry at weddings. So it’s going to sting when we admit that we don’t really believe in soul mates. To clarify, we don’t believe that there’s just one soul mate out there who is meant to complete you, love you, and fulfill […]
Nope. Sorry. Nah. Not gonna happen: How to say no in any situation
You can be the most brazen badass and still find it hard to say no in certain situations. Why? Because saying no can be awkward. Or it can make you feel guilty or rude. Sometimes it can feel like saying no will cause you to miss out on something. Other times, you might avoid saying […]
Comprehensive safer sex part 3: Take it to the next level
Part of a three-part series originally published to Tumblr on April 18, 2013. When thinking about a comprehensive safer-sex regimen, it helps to keep in mind things that are not considered part of safer-sex too, because it’s really easy to get overwhelmed or a bit confused when you’re trying to be as responsible with your […]
Intuition and relationships: You know when you know…or do you?
Trust your gut. Follow your heart. You’ll know when it’s right. People say these things like they’re easy. But in matters of love—and lust —how can you rely on your inner wisdom when logic, emotions, and attraction sometimes contradict each other? Or in other words: What do you do when your brain, heart, and snooch […]
Comprehensive safer sex part 2: Reduce your risk!
Part of a three-part series originally published to Tumblr on April 18, 2013. While you can’t eliminate all risk when getting intimate with a partner, a comprehensive approach that includes prevention and communication can greatly reduce your likelihood of contracting an infection as I have . Taking these 4 comprehensive safer-sex steps not only reduces […]
Comprehensive safer sex part 1: It’s personal
Part of a three-part series originally published to Tumblr on April 18, 2013. At 30 years old and after 14 years of living with an STI—genital herpes—I’ve had my fair share of experiences with sexually transmitted infections (STIs). At 16, when I contracted herpes, I had been armed with the ever-familiar fear-based sex ed, in […]
