safety

Articles and Advice in this area:

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  • Leslie Massicotte, M.Ed.

It’s common to feel hesitant about having sex again in the postpartum period. Let’s talk through some of the changes you can expect and what you can do if you are feeling ready to safely get your sexy back on.

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  • Maya Strong

Want to try and seek some closure through a discussion with an abuser or assailant? Here’s how to do it as safely as possible.

Advice
  • Kelli Dunham RN BSN

Lilly writes in to ask about any health, safety or long-term risks of using water in the shower for masturbation.

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  • Heather Corinna
  • Giselle Woodley

There’s a lot to unpack with sexual choking. Here’s some science, including some real dangers, and some guidance, to help anyone make informed decisions to ensure safer, healthy, consensual and mutually-enjoyable experiences.

Article
  • Abel

My body language announces my distrust of people. This obviously makes it tremendously hard to start new relationships.

Article
  • Adam England

You’re bisexual. Maybe you’ve always known, or perhaps it’s something you’ve realized more recently. Either way, you’re thinking about coming out to your family of origin.

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  • Maya Strong

For those of us who struggle with social cues due to a history of trauma, autism, lack of socialization, or other factors, learning to identify potential signs of sexual coercion or impending sexual violence can be empowering.

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  • Adam England

When you’re growing up a bisexual guy, how can you come out or otherwise talk to your friends – be they straight or queer – about your sexuality?

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  • Sam Wall

Maybe you’ve noticed: there’s been a shift in how people and movements that are anti-trans present themselves. I’m going to go over some of the clues that a resource or person’s only concern is directing people away from trans-affirming care and towards harmful, anti-trans spaces or approaches.

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  • Caitlyn Tivy PT, DPT, OCS

Part two of a series on vaginal trainers from Caitlyn Tivy, a pelvic health physical therapist and health writer. This part of the series explains more about the specifics of using them.