Internet flirting 101: How to slide into the DMs
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By: health
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January 5, 2018
Do you know there are over 3 billion social media users worldwide? While it’s tempting to think all great romances start IRL, it’s becoming more obvious that social media is an acceptable way to jumpstart your love life. For those of you who don’t know, direct messages (DMs) are private messages that one social media […]
Let’s talk about revenge porn
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By: health
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July 12, 2017
Whether it’s a screenshot of a sext, a Facebook message, or a Snapchat story meant for your partner’s eyes only, technology has made it easier than ever to share intimate moments with your boo. But what happens when those private pics are shared without permission? Recently Rob Kardashian made news for sharing explicit photos of […]
For your eyes only: 7 tips for safer skyping and sexting
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By: health
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May 31, 2017
There’s no question that technology has revolutionized sex in some beautiful ways . For one thing, when we’re not connecting physically we can now connect via Snapchat, Instagram, FaceTime, Skype, and so many other channels. But privacy is an area where change hasn’t always been good. Back in the day, sharing a racy picture with […]
Do not disturb: 7 apps for better sex
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By: health
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May 17, 2017
Some experts say that smart phones take away from time with our significant others. But what if they could make sex better? Good news: they can! Here are seven apps that will actually help you keep it hot with your partner. 1. Find something new: Kindu Kindu (available for iPhone and Android) is like Tinder […]
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 […]
Which fertility and period tracking apps can you trust?
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By: health
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August 17, 2016
Want to track your cycle? There are a lot of apps for that. But do they actually work? And are some better than others? We’ve written about period tracking and fertility awareness apps from a user perspective, but we’re happy to see the science community weighing in. Two recent studies looking at the many free […]
Safer travels: 5 personal safety apps worth knowing about
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By: health
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August 9, 2016
By Grace Gedye. It’s late on a Saturday night and I’m taking the metro home from a party. I’m feeling the eensiest bit nervous about the short walk between the metro station and my apartment, but not nervous enough to fork over cash for a ride all the way home. For the block-and-a-half-long walk, I’ll […]
Birth control on the horizon: 2016 edition
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By: health
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July 6, 2016
We love to roll out the red carpet when a new method of birth control becomes available. We’ve also been known to get excited about birth control innovations that are still in the works. Here’s what we see on the horizon from where we’re standing in 2016. Rings that work for a year Right now […]
Low-effort fertility tracking coming soon: Priya Ring
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By: health
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June 7, 2016
Measuring your basal body temperature (BBT) as part of fertility awareness ? There are some great apps to help simplify the tracking , but they still require you to take your temperature every morning. Now imagine a world where you could insert a ring into your vagina that would take your temperature for you… Introducing […]
How to get birth control delivered right to your door
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By: health
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March 17, 2016
Life is too busy to wait in line for your birth control. Good news—you can skip the pharmacy and order birth control pills , the patch , the shot , and the ring online! For a while now, you’ve been able to shop online for non-prescription methods (like condoms and emergency contraception ). Now several […]