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A Judgment-Free Glossary of Sexual Health Terms
Sexual health has a lot of terms, and not everyone received the same education. Some of us got comprehensive sex ed. Some of us got fear, silence, and a diagram from 1...
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Common Condom Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Condoms are wonderful little latex, polyurethane, or polyisoprene blessings — but only if they are used correctly. A condom that is expired, damaged, put on too late,...
Read ArticleCondomless 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...
Read ArticleDental 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 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...
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