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Articles and Advice in this area:

Article
  • Lisa Laman

Things can and sometimes do go badly on dates. Let’s look at just some of the various ways a date can go wrong and ways to deal with these problems.

Article
  • Sarah Kiser MSN, RN, CPNP-PC

How does a person explore sexuality, sexual identity or sexual interactions without feeling awkward? There are loads of things you can do!

Advice
  • Sam Wall

A great part about doing sex ed is that it’s a place where you can ask questions about all aspects of relationships. What can sometimes get forgotten, even in sex positive spaces, is that for some people kissing is as big a deal as sex is. Let’s tackle the first thing I notice in your question: that…

Article
  • Sam Wall

If you’re caring for a young person, then the question of when and how to have “the talk” with them has likely crossed your mind.

Article
  • Heather Corinna

Does sex feel like it’s “just happening,” rather than something you’re actively doing? Here’s how to change that.

Advice
  • Robin Mandell

I’m sorry to hear that sex has been a disappointment. Let’s see if I can help shed some light on this for you. A partner cannot be a mind-reader. No one can, but being someone’s sexual partner doesn’t magically imbue them with that skill. There’s just no way your boyfriend can know what you’ve been…

Advice
  • Heather Corinna

I don’t think making condoms available is “condoning” sex. If providing condoms, all by itself, sends any primary message, I think the message is that were he to engage in sex, you think preventing unwanted pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections is really important. I don…