Why the Holidays Are a True Test of Your Relationship

— Making it through the festive month of December is harder than it seems. By Gina Cherelus Philip von Hahn, a 30-year-old tech investor on the Upper East Side, attended a holiday party on Sunday night to take his mind off the recent dissolution of his three-year relationship. “We’ve been weighing it for the past …

Overcoming Adult Toys Stigma

— Embracing Pleasure Without Shame In today’s society, the stigma surrounding adult toys can often prevent individuals from fully embracing their sexuality and exploring pleasure without shame. This unnecessary guilt not only suppresses personal growth but can also impact one’s overall mental and physical well-being. Adult toys, when used responsibly, can provide numerous health benefits. …

Consent Culture

— What Consent Means and How to Set Personal Boundaries By Peyton Nguyen What is consent? Consent is a key component of all healthy relationships. What you are or are not comfortable with in a sexual experience can change over time. Thus, it’s important to communicate your needs to your partner while also checking to …

PrEP

— The small blue pill helping end HIV transmission By James W Kelly Access to a preventative drug has led to a fall in the number of gay and bisexual men diagnosed with HIV, a leading sexual health clinic has said. Health Security Agency (HSA) figures for London show the number of first diagnoses had …

The third step is supporting

— Taking the child’s lead during gender identity exploration Being supported is critical as children and adolescents explore their identity. It is the key to avoiding worsening mental health outcomes, research indicates. By Christine Dalgleish Being supported is of the utmost importance for children and adolescents exploring their gender identity. It is the key to …

The second step is learning

— Distinguishing gender identity and sexual orientation Sexual orientation and gender identity are hot topics that bring much controversy and misinformation with them, especially when it comes to youth. Dr. Cosio, Prince George physician, explains the difference. By Christine Dalgleish Sexual orientation and gender identity are hot topics that bring much controversy and misinformation with …

How Late Can Your Period Be After Taking Plan B One-Step?

By Patricia Weiser, PharmD Plan B One-Step is a single-dose emergency contraceptive (EC) pill. It contains the active ingredient levonorgestrel, a synthetic hormone belonging to the progestin class. Plan B One-Step and its generic alternatives are available over the counter (OTC). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of Plan B One-Step …

Virginity

Virginity is a very touchy issue in just about every culture on the globe. Curiously enough, it’s almost always exclusively about female virginity. This sad double standard gives rise to emotional conflicts for both genders. But again, it is young women and girls who bear the brunt of it. Let’s begin with Katelyn who’s 18 …