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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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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...
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 ArticleI Tested Positive for an STI. Now What?
First things first: breathe. A positive STI test does not make you bad, dirty, careless, irresponsible, or doomed to wander the earth under a cloud of shame. It means...
Read ArticlePrEP, Condoms, and Testing: Why They Work Better Together
Safer sex is not a single object you pull from a drawer. It is a collection of choices. PrEP. Condoms. Testing. Lube. Vaccines. Communication. Consent. U=U. PEP when n...
Read ArticlePride, Parties, and Safer Sex Planning
Pride, parties, festivals, drag shows, bars, after-hours adventures, hotel lobbies, pool decks, dance floors, and spontaneous “where is this night going?” moments can...
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