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Read MoreVaginismus is a vaginal tightness that causing discomfort, burning, pain, penetration problems, or inability to have intercourse. It results from the limbic system’s (a brain area) response towards penetration and is a protective mechanism that causes the body to brace against potential harm. Vaginismus can be very troubling for people who want to build sexual connections or pleasure themselves with vaginal insertion.
Read MoreReproductive/sexual anatomy are the body parts that can be involved in sex and pregnancy. Not 100% sure about everything that’s going on down there? Here’s a breakdown of the different anatomical parts one may have and the functions they serve:
Read MoreBirth control is used to prevent pregnancy, and there are many different methods out there. Read more about the various types of birth control below!
Read MoreModern sex toys are made of all sorts of materials, so it’s important to know how to clean them properly. Read below on what you should do to take care of your equipment!
Read MoreThe anus is the opening leading to the anal canal and rectum in the body. It can be very sensitive and pleasurable to stimulate the anus during sex, though here are some key points in understanding anal health.
Read MoreSexually transmitted infections (STIs) are bacteria or viruses that pass between people through sexual contact. Learn about some of the different STIs out there and what you can do to lower your risk of getting/giving an infection!
Read MoreTaking PrEP depends on how far in advance and how regularly an HIV-negative person plans on having sex with someone who may be or is HIV-positive. Dosing can be adjusted according to one’s sexual activity.
There are the different frequencies of PrEP dosing with different purposes:
Read MoreStore-bought lubes are not just helpful for those who naturally secrete less vaginal lubrication: they can help all kinds of people have more comfortable sexual experiences! There are different types of lube you can choose from:
Read MoreCleaning yourself is protecting yourself! Inadequate hygiene related to sex can 1) result in visits to the doctor and 2) be prevented. So here are some important steps in maintaining proper sexual hygiene:
Read MoreHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is transmitted by blood, semen and pre-seminal fluids, rectal and vaginal fluids, and breast milk. To help reduce one’s risk of being exposed to HIV, here are some tips in the bedroom:
Read MoreConsent between participants is a MUST when it comes to having sex. Even in other aspects of our lives that are not inherently sexual, it is important to ask for consent before engaging in an activity.
Read MorePracticing safer sex protects individuals from not only pregnancy, but also from sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as HIV, and bacteria. Part of practicing safer sex is using safer sex products, which are made of either latex or polyurethane for individuals with latex allergies.
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