When something’s up down there
Maybe it starts with a little itch, a whiff of something unusual, or a new color or consistency to your vaginal discharge. Maybe you notice a bump, or maybe it burns when you pee. And suddenly you get that sinking feeling, you know the one. The one that says “get thee to a doctor.” Much […]
How to put on a sock
Hero and genius sex educator Sanford Johnson figured out how to make the most from the absolute least after Mississippi banned condom demonstrations in schools. Teachers were allowed to TALK about how to use condoms, but they couldn’t actually show their students. So Johnson decided he would make a YouTube video showing students how to […]
What is the domestic gag rule and why should you care?
While a gag rule may sound like a fun, slightly kinky adult game, it’s actually not fun at all and it’s definitely not a game. So here’s the story. A couple of months ago, the Trump administration proposed major changes to the Title X Family Planning Program. You may have heard these proposed changes being […]
Last-minute safer sex tips
Think STI (sexually transmitted infection) prevention kills the mood? Or that it’s always kind of a hassle? No way. A little planning makes it very easy to protect yourself against an STI . But what do you do when there’s no time to plan ahead and you really, really want to have sex? These hacks […]
3 people talk about their decision to use PrEP
Whether through social media feeds, text messages, or old school conversations, most of us love hearing real stories from people just like us. So it’s no surprise that Tay, Cordero, and Sam—three people from different parts of the U.S.—all learned about HIV and PrEP ( Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis ) through friends and family. And now they’re […]
Let’s talk about (safer) sex
Having a conversation with your partner about safer sex can be intimidating for a lot of people. Safer sex is a general term that is used to describe all of the ways partners can choose to prevent the transmission and acquisition of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), but when thinking about bringing up safer […]
Is PrEP right for you?
Thanks to major scientific advances, HIV is more preventable than ever. But even with all of the available options, people between the ages of 13 and 24 accounted for about 22% of all new HIV cases in the United States in 2015. If you’re sexually active, it’s more important than ever to stay informed about […]
How to tell if you’re dating a jerk
We hope you’re always treated with respect and kindness—especially by the people you date. We also know that not everyone is respectful and kind all the time and that lots of good people find themselves in bad relationships at one point or another. No one is perfect. We all make mistakes and have moments we’re […]
How to deal when you’ve been cheated on
Being cheated on sucks. Okay, more than sucks—it’s devastating. While it’s tempting to think you’d simply turn on Beyoncé’s album , grab a bat, and damage some property before moving on with someone better, your real-life reaction might be more complicated (and hopefully more legal). No matter what you’re feeling or thinking, remember that you […]
Real Stories: LGBTQ folks talk birth control
Depending on your reproductive system and the reproductive systems of the people you sleep with, there’s a good chance you may need birth control at one point or another. Pregnancy can happen anytime someone with a uterus has vaginal sex with someone with a penis, no matter their gender identity or sexual orientation. Even if […]
