The History of Intimate Study
From the Kama Sutra to Playboy Magazine views about sex are always shifting. You need only to cross borders or jump a few decades to see that the natural enjoyments of one society are often taboo crimes of another. Sex, except for the purposes of reproduction, has been taught to be taboo. To be more open to discuss it, understand it, and ourselves, we need to learn more about biology and pleasure.
Cycles, periods, tampons? Oh my!
As the girls were reading the box and instructions, one of them asked what ‘Super’ and ‘Regular’ mean to which the character, Mac Coyle, responds “Obviously the size of your vagina.” Unfortunately, Mac couldn’t be more wrong. But who could blame her? No one taught her how to use a tampon - let alone what happens during your period.
Herpes: The “gift” that keeps giving
Herpes is a type of STI caused by two types of viruses - Herpes Simplex Virus type-1 (HSV-1) and Herpes Simplex Virus type-2 HSV-2). Herpes can be both genital and oral; however, HSV-1 is often the cause of oral herpes. This can be noticed by…
Contraception & Bananas
Birth control is the act of preventing pregnancy. Methods include medications, procedures, devices, and behaviors. No matter which method you choose, it is important to follow all of the directions carefully. If you don’t, you increase your chance of getting pregnant. Some types of birth control work better than others. It’s super important to…
Condoms & Bananas
“Don’t be silly, wrap your willie”, “ No glove, no love”, “ Don’t be a fool, cover your tool”, all great examples of ways to ask the most sex question during sex “Do you have a condom?” Wearing a condom is essential in having safe sex. Not only does it prevent unplanned/unwanted pregnancies, but it also prevents STIs and STDs.
History and management of HIV and AIDS
Sexually transmitted diseases and infections are not a joke. A lot of the struggle that doctors face when trying to combat and care for people experiencing these STDs/STIs is early detection (that means getting tested) and stigma.
STIs, STDs, & everything in-between
It’s happened. You thought you crossed your T’s and dotted your I’s, but you got it anyway. But what did you get, exactly? Is it an STD - and STI? Something in-between? Does that even exist?? We’re here to talk about the who, what, when, and where of STIs - formerly known as STDs.
Want to have great sex? Have safe sex!
There are lots of ways you can make sex safer. Safer sex is all about protecting yourself and your partners from sexually transmitted infections. if you’re going to have sex…
Ethical Non-Monogamy
There are numerous different ways to practice ethical non-monogamy, all of which involve open communication between all parties involved. Ethical non-monogamy (ENM) is ..
After Care!
After a long intense session, you are going to need to take some time to come back down to earth. Aftercare is an essential part of every scene that ensures no lasting harm.
Safe Words . . .?
Whoa, whoa, whoa there Cruella DeVil before you start slaying puppies and taking littles for ransom. There are some basic consent things you have to understand that are going to be vital as you begin to explore the many exhilarating aspects of BDSM.
What is bDSM?
Let’s say you're looking for something new in the bedroom or you're just looking to label the specifics of the dynamic and roles you find yourself in when you engage in sex. You've seen the movies, you've read the books you know about BDSM and you're ready to try some things and get kinky. The experts have made sure that…
The Maternal Death Rate of Black Women in America
Black-white disparities in maternal mortality—deaths related to pregnancy or childbirth—may be larger than previously reported. Maternal death is…
Kink vs. Fetish?
So you've got this..kink- or maybe it is more of a fetish…either way, the more people you tell about it the more blank stares you get. And now you've resorted to doing your research on the internet and erasing your browser history.
Give Yourself a Hand || Self-Pleasure: Is it bad for you?
Typically Masturbation is a fun, healthy, and natural act, and despite traditional notions, there are no physically harmful side effects of masturbation. Excessive or compulsive masturbation may be dangerous or lead to other mental health concerns; however…