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.
safety
Articles and Advice in this area:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Abel
My body language announces my distrust of people. This obviously makes it tremendously hard to start new relationships.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.