If it’s about a system or a part of the human body and how they work, you’ll find it here. Anatomy, body function and whole systems explainers – about all kinds of bodies, and usually presented through a gender-neutral lens – myth and misnomer debunking, help navigating sexual, reproductive and other physical healthcare: it’s all in here.
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Hello I'm 13 and don't plan on having sex but my mother says that when I'm 16-18 she is going to get me checked to see if I'm still a virgin because I'm religious and we believe in no sex till...
You Can't Test for Virginity
- Sam Wall
- Sam Wall
- Heather Corinna
A short, fast, sex ed summary of basic sexual anatomy.
- Sam Wall
- Heather Corinna
A short, fast, sex ed summary about periods and the menstrual cycle.
- Sam Wall
A short, fast, sex ed summary about pleasure and fulfillment.
- Chanté Thurmond
It’s Chanté, back with more sexuality (in color) and intersectionality. If you appreciated last week’s definitions but are still curious or you want to learn even more, you may also find this video from Taryn Crenshaw helpful. Today I’m eager to dive into something that is fresh in my mind: pleasure...
- Katie Klabusich
My adoptive mom’s hangups convinced me I was an ugly duckling with noticeable imperfections. Turns out, it was about her, not me, and certainly not about my hair, which isn't the enemy she -- or I -- thought it was, either.
- s.e. smith
Sex isn't a tit-for-tat experience, but communicating can help you build a mutually pleasurable and fun sex life.
- Manola Secaira
Only a small percentage of Latinas in the U.S. use tampons, despite their cultural prevalence—what gives?
- Al Washburn
Have you ever thought about your body from the point of view of your skin?
- Heather Corinna
I want to first reassure you that I'm sure you're not doing anything wrong, and that this isn't about something being wrong with you. That includes whatever level of desire — or frequency of desire — you find you have for sex in general or with a partner. I also don’t think this is probably just...
- Al Washburn
This week we (ahem) take a second to reflect on the myriad of ways that you can practice self-care, and review how important it is, especially for marginalized folks, to love and protect ourselves fiercely in a world that does not often leave room for either.