6 Myths About Sex You Should Stop Believing

(Including Why You Shouldn’t Read Too Much into Shoe Size) By Sarah Stiefvater We’ve been through a lot together, from buying houses and choosing foundations to cooking dinner. We’re friends, right? Right, which is why we feel comfortable bringing up sex—specifically, these six sex myths that you might believe but definitely shouldn’t. (Including why you …

6 things sex educators want you to know about a post-Roe America

Quality sex education will be more important than ever. But it too faces challenges. By Keren Landman On Friday, the US Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, the legal decision that has for decades granted Americans the right to an abortion. For young people, the prospect of dramatically reduced access to abortion creates enormous …

What to know about sexually transmitted infections

With rates of some STIs on the rise, it’s never been more important to understand the risks, symptoms and treatments. By Annie Hauser While the pandemic delayed many routine screenings, rates of some common sexually transmitted infections didn’t slow. Rather, rates of syphilis and congenital syphilis continued to surge, as did gonorrhea cases, according to …

11 Signs You May Be Bisexual & Common Myths About Bisexuality

By Stephanie Barnes The word “bisexual,” for many, still exclusively brings to mind a person attracted to both men and women. That was the dictionary definition for decades, but as public discourse has evolved to finally acknowledge the vast number of gender identities that exist, that definition no longer feels specific or broad enough to …

How to Talk to Your Partner About Having More Sex

This is what the discussion should look like. By Kelly Gonsalves So, you’re in a relationship, and you want more sex than you’re currently having. You wouldn’t be alone. One 2015 study that tracked couple’s desire found four in five people in relationships dealt with differing levels of sexual desire within a single month. Additionally, …

The difference between ethical non-monogamy and cheating

By Julia Naftulin In monogamous relationships, a range of intimate interactions with other people could be considered cheating. This can lead to confusion about ethically non-monogamous relationships, where someone has multiple partners but isn’t cheating. According to a therapist, cheating isn’t black-and-white, but defined by an agreement partners make. People in monogamous relationships can’t seem …