Condomless Sex: How to Reduce Risk Without Shame
Let us begin with honesty, beloveds: not everyone uses condoms every time. Some people use condoms consistently. Some use them with new partners but not regular partne...
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Dental Dams and Other Barrier Methods
Condoms get most of the safer-sex spotlight, but they are not the only performers on the stage. Dental dams, gloves, internal condoms, and condoms used on toys can all...
Read ArticleHepatitis, HPV, and Mpox: Vaccines That Can Protect Your Sexual Health
When we talk about safer sex, people often think about condoms, testing, PrEP, PEP, and communication. All important. All blessed. All welcome at the altar. But there...
Read ArticleHookups, Apps, and Safer Choices
Hookup apps can be fun, convenient, affirming, messy, direct, awkward, exciting, and occasionally a full theater production in your messages. Whether you use Grindr, S...
Read ArticleHow to Be a Better Partner When Someone Discloses an STI
If someone tells you they have an STI, take a breath before you respond. That person may be nervous. They may be embarrassed. They may be afraid of being rejected, jud...
Read ArticleHow to Talk About Safer Sex Without Making It Awkward
Let us tell the truth, sweetlings: talking about safer sex can feel awkward. But so can pretending you are fine with something when you are not. So can wondering later...
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