August 26, 2020

Recurrent UTI At-Home Preventative Treatment

Tired of antibiotics to prevent recurring UTIs? Here's what we know about emerging evidence about D-mannose, a nutritional supplement that could help stop recurring UTIs

By

O.team

August 26, 2020

What is Menopause?

You deserve pleasurable sex at any age.

By

Louise Bourchier, MPH

July 17, 2020

6 Common Health Issues For Those Having Sex Later In Life

Just because your body may experience some changes doesn’t mean sex can’t still be amazing.

By

Louise Bourchier, MPH

July 17, 2020

What To Do If You Experience Pain During Sex, But Want It To Last Longer

Sex shouldn’t be about putting up with pain but about finding pathways to pleasure despite the hurdles.

By

Louise Bourchier, MPH

June 26, 2020

5 Health Benefits of Cuddling To Make You Wanna Snuggle Even More

Not only does cuddling feel good, it can actually be good for you.

By

Amanda Scherker

June 19, 2020

Why Does My Penis Hurt?

Different causes for why your dick hurts will require different treatments. That’s why it’s important to recognize the symptoms.

By

Louise Bourchier, MPH

May 22, 2020

An STI Scare Revealed My Lack Of Queer Sex Ed

No one had ever told me I should use protection when having sex with non-cisgender, non-heterosexual people.

By

Cecelia Lim

May 7, 2020

How To Have Safer Sex If You Have An STI

Everyone deserves to enjoy sex, pleasure, and dating — regardless of STI status.

By

Jenelle Marie Pierce

April 30, 2020

How I Learned To Date Again After My Herpes Diagnosis

I made peace with my diagnosis and learned to date with herpes.

By

Rose Jennings

August 26, 2020

The Best Sex Positions For When You Have Bad Period Cramps

Don’t let periods cramp your (sex) style.

By

Jamie LeClaire

July 29, 2020

Vaginal Atrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Forty percent of people experience VA.

By

S. Nicole Lane

April 14, 2020

Why I Talked About STI Testing With My Midwife

It’s important to speak up and advocate for your own health.

By

Iris Duquette

April 13, 2020

I Caught Gonorrhea - And It Was No Big Deal

When I caught gonorrhea, I thought my dating life would be significantly affected.

By

Abeni Jones

March 26, 2020

Does Having Sex On Your Period Make It End Faster?

Some people have noticed their periods get lighter (or even stop) after having sex. What’s up with that? We asked experts.

By

Anna Gragert

March 16, 2020

Can Tampons Make Period Cramps Worse? An Investigation

If you notice cramping shortly after inserting a tampon, you’re not alone. Experts explain what may be happening and why you’re experiencing pain.

By

Sarah Prager

March 12, 2020

Using the Clue App Helped Me Finally Understand My Body

Contributing to menstrual health research *and* learning more about my own body? Sign me up.

By

Rebecca Koon

March 9, 2020

How Doctors Can Do Better When Discussing STIs With Their Patients

If our doctors won’t even discuss STIs with us, then how can we end the stigma and shame associated with them?

By

S. Nicole Lane

March 6, 2020

What Using A Condom Really Feels Like

Whether you’ve never used a condom before or you have and have feelings about it, these folks will give you some real insight.

By

Jessica Wakeman

March 4, 2020

How To Respond If A Partner Discloses A Positive STI Status

Don’t panic, don’t assume, and do your own research.

By

Emily L. Depasse

March 2, 2020

7 Alternatives to Tampons and Pads

Find a period product that best suits your needs.

By

Bethany Heitman

March 2, 2020

Can Sex Kick-Start Your Period? Here’s What Experts Say

Some people have been surprised to find that their period came early after having sex. What’s the correlation? Is there one? Here’s what experts say.

By

Anna Gragert

February 27, 2020

I Only Learned Throat STIs Exist Because I Tested Positive For One

How had I not known this was possible? And why hadn’t medical professionals even tested me?

By

Annie Burdick

February 26, 2020

Does Having Sex Delay Your Period?

Have you ever had sex only to find that your period weirdly comes later than usual? We asked experts what the correlation might be.

By

S. Nicole Lane

February 19, 2020

What Period Sex Really Feels Like

If you’re into it, period sex can feel freakin’ fantastic.

By

Cassandra Corrado

January 29, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to STI Testing: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

A former public health clinic worker is here to make it all feel way less intimidating.

By

Sarah Prager

February 4, 2020

What Does An IUD Insertion Feel Like?

Curious about what an IUD insertion feels like? We talked to real folks who shared their real-life experiences.

By

Rebecca Koon

January 29, 2020

What Going to the Gyno Is Like When You’re Disabled

It shouldn’t be this difficult to get a Pap smear.

By

Angel Powell

February 5, 2020

Dental Dams: What Are They And Why Should I Use Them?

Heard of dental dams but not sure what they are, or how to use them? Consider this your dental dam 101!

By

Jamie LeClaire

January 15, 2020

I'm A Sex Educator, And My Herpes Diagnosis Made Me Feel Like A Hypocrite

My work is rooted in liberation and destigmatization, yet I was still affected by my own internalized shame.

By

Tiffany Lashai Curtis

January 16, 2020

How Often Should You Get Tested For STIs? Here’s The Lowdown

How often should you get tested for STIs? Well, like so much when it comes to sex, it depends.

By

Sarah Prager

January 13, 2020

I’m Not A Flake, I’m Just Depressed: Dating With Seasonal Affective Disorder

To cancel plans, or not to cancel plans.

By

Ellen Ricks

February 5, 2020

Yogi Jessamyn Stanley Tells O.school Why Masturbation Is “Maintenance” For Your Body

Whether it’s yoga or masturbation, Jessamyn Stanley wants you to love yourself.

By

Rachel Sanoff

April 1, 2020

Is It Possible To Stop Your Period Once It Starts?

We get it. Periods can suck. Heavy bleeding, painful cramps, backaches, headaches and then some typically accompany periods. But are you able to stop your period once it’s already going? We looked into it for you.

By

Jamie LeClaire

April 1, 2020

¿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.

By

Jamie LeClaire

January 30, 2020

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.

By

Ellen Friedrichs

January 30, 2020

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

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

By

Sarah duRivage-Jacobs

January 16, 2020

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.

By

Jamie LeClaire

January 28, 2020

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.

By

Dr. Sarah Toler

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.

By

Jamie LeClaire

January 28, 2020

What Causes the Uterine Lining to Shed?

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

By

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.

By

Dr. Sarah Toler

January 16, 2020

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

By

Reba the Diva

January 28, 2020

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.

By

Rachel Charlton-Dailey

January 19, 2020

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.

By

Cassandra Corrado

January 19, 2020

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.

By

Cassandra Corrado

January 19, 2020

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.

By

Cassandra Corrado

January 28, 2020

Do You Ovulate Before Or After Your Period?

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

By

Rebecca Koon

January 19, 2020

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.

By

Olivia Harvey

January 16, 2020

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.

By

Angie Ebba

January 19, 2020

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.

By

Angie Ebba

January 28, 2020

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.

By

O.team

January 19, 2020

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.

By

Christina Wolfgram

January 19, 2020

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.

By

Adrienne Barton

January 19, 2020

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.

By

Angie Ebba

January 28, 2020

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.

By

Olivia Harvey

January 28, 2020

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.

By

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.

By

Olivia Harvey

January 28, 2020

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

By

Shadeen Francis

August 26, 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.

By

O.team

January 19, 2020

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.

By

Tabitha Britt

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!

By

Kim Cavill

January 30, 2020

Why Am I Having Pain During Sex?

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

By

Lydia M. Bowers

January 19, 2020

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!

By

Dr. Uchenna Ossai

November 14, 2019

Is Pain Affecting Your Sex Life?

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

By

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.