Now is the time to talk to your teens about birth control.

— Here’s how. By Elizabeth Chang The Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is likely to affect abortion access in roughly half the states, most of which either don’t mandate sex education or offer sex education that emphasizes abstinence, an approach that, research shows, does not encourage adolescents to delay intercourse …

A Beginner’s Guide To BDSM, With Tips From A Sex Therapist

Who, btw, says it’s the safest kind of sex you can have. By Aryelle Siclait and Korin Miller Few things in life are as misunderstood as BDSM. The sex practice is often accused of being physically or mentally harmful, something that only survivors of abuse embrace, or abnormally kinky. But it’s important for beginners to …

15 Types Of Relationships & How To Define Yours

But remember, labels don’t work for everyone. By Madeline Howard In the age of social media, it feels like there’s a term for legit everything relationship-related nowadays. Because of this, you probably have (many!) questions about all the types of relationships that are out there and how to define yours, exactly. Lucky for you, while …

How To Maintain Desire In A Long-Term Relationship

In her debut story collection, Watching Women & Girls, Riposte founder Danielle Pender examines the pillars of female life – love, duty, ambition, friendship, and sex – from every angle. Ahead of publication on 23 June, she considers what it takes to sustain sexual attraction with a long-term partner. By Danielle Pender Desire, what an …

Queerplatonic Relationships Are Like Supercharged Friendships That Aren’t Necessarily Romantic

By Ashley Broadwater There are all kinds of relationships a person can have: friendly, romantic, professional, familial, etc. But sometimes, two or more “types” of relationships blend. For example, have you ever felt super close to someone to a degree that seems stronger than friendship but not quite romantic? If so, you may have experienced …

Gender Transitioning in the Workplace

— An Employer’s Guide As workplace protections expand for the LGBTQ+ community, transgender and non-binary employees may feel more comfortable being their authentic self at work. As a result, you should be prepared to work with transitioning employees. Consider developing a plan with your human resources department to educate the workforce and foster an inclusive …

How does autism affect sexuality and sexual relationships?

Autistic people may experience certain challenges when it comes to sex and relationships. However, an autistic person can have a fulfilling sex life. by Anna Smith Autism can affect how a person communicates, learns, behaves, and socially interacts with others. It does not require a cure. Being autistic can simply mean a person’s brain works …