Should I Disclose Having Multiple Partners?
Submitted Question: I’m currently sleeping with two guys. Should I tell them about each other? While there is nothing wrong with having multiple sexual partners, I do believe that it requires a certain level...
Skipping Periods with Birth Control
Submitted Question: Is it okay to skip my period with birth control? Unless if you have any underlying medical conditions, it is generally safe to skip your period with birth control. Plus it is not...
Tampons and Virginity
Submitted Question: My mom told me that I can’t use tampons because they take away your virginity. Can I really lose my virginity by using tampons? I think that most people would agree when...
How to ask your partner if they have been tested
I’ll start off by saying that “safe sex is hot sex”. In a perfect world, where STDs did not exist and unwanted pregnancies didn’t happen, we can enjoy all the bareback sex we want...
Interview with an ex-Sugar Baby
Dating has changed forms quite often over the years. It used to be first dates that led to marriage or family members arranging your marriage. As generations and cultures changed, dating became more of...
Gonorrhea 101
Gonorrhea is a very common bacterial infection among young sexually active people, but it can affect anyone regardless of age. This sexually transmitted infection can be referred to as “the drip” or “the clap”...
Confession: I Am Emotionally Slutty
Recently I have been re-watching Sex and the City. If you have watched the show, you might remember Carrie’s line, “I revealed too much too soon. I was emotionally slutty.” Emotionally slutty meaning when you...
Falling in Love Within Two Days
I used to believe that falling in love came after you started to love someone. In my head, the stages were as follow: physical attraction or emotional attraction (whichever came first), loving, and falling...
Subtle Slut-Shaming
Slut (noun): a promiscuous woman The term “slut” is casually thrown around these days. One minute you’re kissing a stranger at a party and the next minute you’re labeled a slut. Or perhaps you’re...
Common Questions About HIV
What is HIV? HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, it attacks the body’s immune system and weakens it. The weakening of the immune system makes it hard to fight against diseases and other illnesses....
Tradeoff
Presently, I like to think of myself as someone who can put her foot down and speak up for herself when the need presents itself. But there have been many times, in the past,...
“Cherry Popping”
Once I’ve graduated high school, I thought I’d never have to hear the expressions: “he popped her cherry” and “she got deflowered”. It was upsetting enough then and even more so now. For one,...
What Girl Code is All About
We have all heard of Girl Code at one point in our lives. It wasn’t until last Spring that I noticed I’ve only heard of this code in context of not hooking up or...
Birth Control Options
If you’re thinking about starting birth control, you’ll be happy to know that there are several options. Each method provides a different level of effectiveness and maintenance. Birth Control Pill The birth control pill...
The Phases of My First Love
While there was a great deal of heartbreak, I am thankful for everything we went through together. We both learned so much from our relationship and had the chance to grow from it. I’m...
Navigating Your First College Party
Your college days are when you can let loose when it comes to partying. It’s also when people find out what their go to drink or alcohol is. And it’s when you figure out...
Herpes 101
Most people know that herpes is an STD. What most don’t know is that there are more than 100 strains of the herpes virus, but so far, only eight can infect humans. The two...
Birth Control Pill 101
What is the birth control pill? The birth control pill contains hormones that stop ovulation from taking place and thicken the mucus on the cervix, thus preventing pregnancy. Some people take the birth control...
Birth Control Patch 101
What is the birth control patch? The birth control patch is exactly what it sounds like: a small-squared patch that you stick on your back, butt, upper arm, or belly. How does it work?...
Birth Control Vaginal Ring 101
What is the birth control vaginal ring? The birth control vaginal ring is a small, flexible ring that can be worn inside the vaginal canal. How does it work? The birth control vaginal ring...
Birth Control Shot 101
What is the birth control shot? Otherwise known as the Depo Shot, the birth control shot is an injection of progestin every three months. The shot is, intramuscularly, given in the upper arm or...
IUD 101
What is the IUD? IUD stands for Intrauterine Device and it goes inside the uterus. It is small in size, made of plastic, and shaped like the letter “T”. There is the copper IUD...
Diaphragm 101
What is a diaphragm? A diaphragm is a small cup made from silicone. It should be used with spermicide to be most effective. How does it work? It is put inside the vaginal canal,...
Spermicide 101
What is spermicide? Spermicide contains chemicals that stop sperm from getting to the cervix to reach an egg released by the ovaries. How does it work? Spermicide prevents pregnancy by not allowing sperm to...
Cervical Cap 101
What is the cervical cap? A cervical cap is a small cup made from silicone, it is put in the vaginal canal to cover the cervix. How does it work? It must be put...
Pull-out Method 101
What is the withdrawal method? Withdrawal is commonly referred to as the “pull-out-method”. The idea behind it is to pull out before ejaculation to prevent sperm from entering the vaginal canal. How does it...
Internal Condoms 101
What is an internal condom? An internal condom is exactly what it sounds like. Instead of covering the penis, internal condoms go inside the vaginal canal How does it work? Internal condoms help with...
Condoms 101
What is a condom? A condom is a thin, stretchy barrier device that helps with preventing pregnancy. Condoms can be made from latex, plastic, or lambskin (lambskin condoms do not protect against STDs). How...
Fertility Awareness Methods 101
What is FAMs? Fertility Awareness Methods (FAMs) involve tracking your menstrual cycle. There are four methods: temperature method, cervical mucus method, calendar method, and standard days method. You can use the temperature method, cervical...
Birth Control Implant 101
What is the birth control implant? The birth control implant, Nexplanon, is a thin rod that is inserted in the arm by a doctor and it lasts up to five years. How does it...
Birth Control Sponge 101
What is the birth control sponge? The birth control sponge is a small, circular plastic sponge. It must be put inside the vaginal canal before sexual intercourse. How does it work? Pregnancy is prevented...