sex

Articles and Advice in this area:

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  • Hans Lindahl

“How do I enjoy sex?” is hardly a question that’s unique to intersex people, but some of the answers to that question are different than they might be for people who aren’t intersex.

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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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  • Heather Corinna

It’s remarkably easy to hurt ourselves in the pursuit of feeling good. This guide covers sexual injuries, what to do when and after they happen, and how to prevent them.

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  • Emily Wilson

I believe that sexual pleasure with someone else can only truly be found through vulnerability, through the radical act of maybe not knowing, in being willing to potentially even embarrass yourself in the pursuit of something greater.

Advice
  • Kelli Dunham RN BSN

Thanks for your question and for sharing so much with us. You ended your question with “What am I doing wrong?” I wanted to start by inviting you to consider all the many, many things you are doing to make your life better: being open with the people in your life about your identity, going to…

Advice
  • Heather Corinna

Know how sometimes when something is wonky with a laptop or a phone, we need to shut it all down and give the machine a full reboot?

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  • 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!

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  • Adam England

For as long as I could remember, I had a tight foreskin. When I was younger, I didn’t realize there was an issue, and that not everyone’s penis looked like mine. As I got into my teenage years, I began to realize that it was *too* tight.

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  • Gabriel Leão

Britain’s Quintimacy is a space that intends to cultivate queer intimacy through trauma-informed and embodied connection. In an interview with Scarleteen, founder Beck Thom talks about their working frameworks, sex ed in the UK, what they do at Quintimacy and the need to better educate people, including children and teenagers, about trauma and consent.

Advice
  • Heather Corinna

When it comes to our bodies and feeling good in them, it’s usually better to listen and respond to what they are telling us than to tell them what to do.