Sex Advice With An Edge
This medication can significantly lower your risk of HIV As recently as the 1990s, it was unthinkable that medication could someday prevent the spread of HIV. But in 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first medication known as pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, which can prevent HIV from taking hold in your …
Using the anatomical names for private parts and getting vaccinations against HPV by age 12 can help keep children healthy into adulthood By Eve McDavid Staring at the speckled gray tiles of the exam–room ceiling, I planned out my last day at Google before maternity leave while my OB/GYN performed a pelvic exam. Once we …
Hard yes. Here’s why. By Sara Youngblood Gregory “I use kink as my hope for the future,” says Jade Sky, a 25-year-old living in New York. Between a cross-country move, changing jobs, and tenuous survival, the pandemic hit Sky hard — and kept hitting — as the exhaustion of isolation dragged on. A self-described “passionate …
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Sexual health is associated with a wide range of myths and misunderstandings. In this episode of Medical Myths, we will address nine common misconceptions. Among others, we cover double condoms, toilet seats, and the “pull-out” method. by Tim Newman Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been on the rise in the United States. In April 2021, …
Read This by Adrienne Santos-Longhurst The pressure to be having more, more, MORE sex is all around, isn’t it? Seen on the cover of magazines at the checkout line, overheard in the locker room, and even scribbled on the walls of bathroom stalls. But should you be having sex daily? The only thing you ~should~ …
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Wherever you find a taboo topic, misinformation, misconceptions, and myths are sure to follow—and that’s especially the case when it comes to sex. By Alistair Gardiner When it comes to sex, myths abound. Which ones have you fallen for? With so many fallacies in circulation, it’s not surprising that many people hold false beliefs. Here …
14 common reasons why intercourse is painful, plus how to prevent it By Ally Head So, why does sex hurt? Good question – and, sadly, not one that there’s a straightforward answer too. Getting intimate and then feeling a stabbing, burning or, well, any kind of pain down there can be a bit of a …
Many queer people are reimagining their own boundaries and thinking of this reentry period as a time for sexual self-discovery. By Madison Moore The pandemic has affected our sex lives in many unusual ways, but perhaps none more unusual than this development: The coronavirus has highlighted the possible public-health benefits of glory holes. Sexual positions …
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Do you remember the first time you learned about the birds and the bees? Talking about sex can be awkward as a kid and as a parent, but it’s so important. The American Academy of Pediatrics says you should talk to your kids about sex “early and often.” Some of these conversations can include talking …
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Researchers report if one partner feels their relationship is threatened by cheating, it is harder for them to forgive infidelity, regardless of gender. Summary: Males and females view physical and emotional cheating differently. Women consider emotional affairs to be more serious, and men believe physical infidelity to be more serious generally. Researchers report if one …
As we creep back toward normal, what should we do about the rise of sexually transmitted infections? By Peggy Orenstein and Ina Park Dr. Hilary Reno’s eyes widened as she scanned the waiting room at the St. Louis County Sexual Health Clinic in Missouri, where she’s the medical director. She was used to seeing a …
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Sexual Intimacy Is Generally Safe During Pregnancy By Elizabeth Boskey, PhD Sexual intimacy can be part of a healthy pregnancy. Depending on how far along the pregnancy is, some adjustments may need to be made to keep things fun and comfortable. Avoiding sexually transmitted diseases (STD) is the chief concern when it comes to risks …
By Dharushana Muthulingam One year into lockdown measures in the U.S., life remains radically altered for most people. There have been 526,000 deaths in the U.S. and 2.6 million deaths in the world due to COVID-19. There are also multiple highly effective vaccines against virus. Rollout is slow, uneven, but steadily continues, and with it, …
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— Whether You’re Single or in a Relationship by Gabrielle Kassel Third time’s the charm? More like: add a third, have a climax! Today we’re talking all things three-ways. Whether you’re monogamous, monogam-ish, open, polyamorous, single, dating, married, or somewhere in between, you’ll find something in this beginner’s guide for you. The definition of threesome …
By Julia Naftulin A new study found that 10 types of bacteria found on men’s penises were predictors in whether their female partners developed bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal infection that affects 1 in 3 women. Experts are unsure what exactly causes bacterial vaginosis. The researchers said that their study suggests men’s sexual …
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