¿Es Posible Detener Tu Período Una Vez Que Comienza?

¿Es Posible Detener Tu Período Una Vez Que Comienza?

Lo entendemos. Los períodos pueden apestar. Sangrado abundante, calambres dolorosos, dolores de espalda, dolores de cabeza y más síntomas son algunos de los que generalmente acompañan los períodos. ¿Pero puede detener su período una vez que ya está en marcha? Lo investigamos por ti.

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Jamie LeClaire

How We Can Actually Support People Living With HIV and Combat the Stigma Around It

December 1st is World AIDS Day — a perfect time to discuss supporting the HIV-positive community.

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This Is What HIV/AIDS Looks Like, From The 1980s To Now

“Today, it’s not a death sentence. That’s major.”

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Sarah duRivage-Jacobs

How To Disclose That You Have An STI

Navigating dating after a positive diagnosis can be a challenge, but the most important thing to remember is that you are just as worthy and deserving of sexual and romantic intimacy.

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Jamie LeClaire

Does Diagnosing STIs Over Chat Forums Online Actually Work? It's Best Not To Try

Taking to the internet to diagnose your potential STI could be really risky.

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February 11, 2020

What To Do If You Have Friction Burn On Your Penis

Friction burn is totally normal and goes away on its own in about seven days. Worried it might be more than just friction burn? Read on.

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Jamie LeClaire

What Causes the Uterine Lining to Shed?

Why exactly does this happen every 23-30 days? Let’s discuss.

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Dr. Sarah Toler

January 20, 2020

Pink Period Blood? Here's What Your Period Colors Are Telling You

50 shades of period blood? Yeah, kinda. Before you stress, read up on what the color of your blood could mean.

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Dr. Sarah Toler

All You Need To Know About Contraceptives

It's all about contraceptives! The pros, cons and how-tos. Review the options available and how they affect your sex life. Featuring guest, Jenna Perkins, NP

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Um, Why Is My Period So Light? 6 Reasons Your Flow Is Lighter Than Normal

Way lighter flow than normal? Let’s talk about why that could be the case.

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Rachel Charlton-Dailey

5 Preguntas Esenciales Para Hacerle A Tu Ginecólogo

Muchas de nosotras nos sentimos nerviosas al hacer preguntas sobre sexo en una cita con el ginecólogo, pero su médico puede ser un gran recurso.

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Cassandra Corrado

6 Myths About Living With AIDS That We Need To Unlearn

In honor of AIDS Awareness Month, let’s clear the air and end stigma.

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Cassandra Corrado

5 Essential Questions to Ask Your OB-GYN

Many of us feel nervous bringing up sex questions at an OB-GYN appointment, but your doctor can be a great resource.

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Cassandra Corrado

Do You Ovulate Before Or After Your Period?

So, what comes first: bleeding, or ovulation? Let’s dive in, shall we?

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Rebecca Koon

Always Just Made Pads More Inclusive — This Is a Big Deal

Both trans and menstrual healthcare are often ignored and inaccessible, so this kind of improvement matters.

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Olivia Harvey

Cómo La Masturbación Me Ha Ayudado A Manejar Mi Dolor Crónico

Cuando comencé a usar el orgasmo como una herramienta para controlar el dolor, se debió a una mezcla de curiosidad y desesperación por algo que pudiera ayudar, aunque fuera temporalmente.

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Angie Ebba

How Masturbation Helps Me Manage Chronic Pain

When I first began using orgasm as a pain management tool it was due to a mix of curiosity and desperation for anything to help, even temporarily.

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Angie Ebba

Can You Have Sex On Your Period?

Is it ok to have sex on your period? It sure is! So if you want to, go for it. Read on for tips on comfort, pleasure, and mess management.

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O.team

How I Navigate My Sex Life When I’m Depressed

This is how one writer communicates about sex with her partner when she is in the throes of depression.

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Christina Wolfgram

How Antidepressants Changed My Relationship With Masturbation

After taking antidepressants that make it difficult to orgasm, a writer has to consider the role of masturbation in her life.

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Adrienne Barton

How Masturbation Helped Me Get Control Over My C-PTSD

A writer who lives with C-PTSD used masturbation to remember that she, too, deserves pleasure.

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Angie Ebba

A Surprising Amount of People Think You Can Get an STI from a Toilet Seat

A surprising amount of people still think they can get an STI from a toilet seat. And a lack of proper sex ed is to blame for the spread of this misinformation.

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Olivia Harvey

Una Cantidad Sorprendente De Personas Creen Que Las ITSs Se Pueden Contraer De Un Inodoro

Una cantidad sorprendente de personas todavía piensa que puede contraer una ITS desde el asiento del inodoro. Y la falta de educación sexual adecuada es la culpable de la propagación de esta información errónea.

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Olivia Harvey

December 6, 2019

‘Queer Eye’s’ Jonathan Van Ness Is Breaking the HIV Stigma, Once and For All

The ‘Queer Eye’ star wants to help reshape what we think we know about HIV and AIDS.

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Olivia Harvey

How To Choose A Condom

Internal condoms or external? Latex or lambskin? Magnum? Glow-in-the-dark? Lubricated? Selecting the right condom for you can be overwhelming. Consider this your go-to guide

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Shadeen Francis

February 11, 2020

Why Does My Clit Hurt?

The clit is made to feel good. But what if it feels bad? Clitoris pain is common, but you don’t have to tolerate it. Explore causes of clit pain and their solutions.

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Lydia M. Bowers

How I Learned to Love Sex Again After Being Diagnosed with Endometriosis

Before my diagnosis, I was silent. I didn’t tell my partner what was going on with my body, the pain I was in, or how I felt emotionally.

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Tabitha Britt

Why Am I Having Pain During Sex?

Common reasons for pain during sex and what you can do about them.

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Lydia M. Bowers

January 21, 2020

What Birth Control Is Best For Me?

As Janelle Monae put it, I live my life on birth control. But… which one? Here’s how to figure it out!

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Kim Cavill

How To Talk To Your Doctor About Sex?

Are you hesitant or anxious about talking to your doctor about your sexual wellness? If so, here's Dr. UC with tips for you!

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Dr. Uchenna Ossai

November 14, 2019

Is Pain Affecting Your Sex Life?

Discussing pain, sex, and everything that goes with it.

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Dr. Uchenna Ossai

November 14, 2019

My Vagina Hurts!

Sometimes vaginas experience pain during and after sex. Why? Is this normal? Tune in as RebaTheDiva & Nurse Jenna discuss potential causes of pain, telling your partners and how to make sex less painful.

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Reba the Diva