Sam Wall

The super-basics on what lubricant is and why people use it.

A short, fast, sex ed summary about masturbation.

A short, fast, sex ed summary about periods and the menstrual cycle.

A short, fast, sex ed summary about crushes, and some simple dos and don’ts when you have one.

A short, fast, sex ed summary about pleasure and fulfillment.

A short, fast, sex ed summary about the bare basics of healthy relationships.

Hoo boy. You’ve hit on a lot of big questions here. Some are the kind that can (and sometimes do) lead to knock-down, drag-out fights in the queer community. I’m going to do my best to tread lightly. What’s coming across in your question is that your evaluation of your friends’ identity is more…

You’re facing down a process that, according to a bazillion sitcoms and teen dramas, ought to fill you with dread: introducing the person you’re dating to your parents and trying to peacefully navigate their feelings about your budding romance.

Your question came in well before COVID-19 was on the horizon, but ever since it reared its virus-y head, a LOT of people are finding themselves in your situation. If someone experiences sexual attraction or desire, there is going to be a point in their lives where they feel sexual urges they can’t…

Bonnie Rough is thoughtful in addressing fears parents have about all the ways in which sex ed can go wrong and offers excellent ways to navigate those fears.