A self-motivated, SEO-savvy wellness writer, I've written over 1,000 articles on fitness, health, and wellness for brands like Livestrong, Well & Good, Cosmo, Health, Women's Health, and more.
Can You Actually Give Yourself an STI?
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) aren’t like Mary Poppins — they can’t appear out of thin air. But there are a couple ways you can “give” yourself an STI:
You already have an STI in one part of your body and transfer it from one place to another.
You use something (e.g., needles, vibrators) that’s carrying infectious pathogens.
Feeling a Little Less Sensitive Inside Than You Used to Be? This Could Be Why
Breathe, baby!
Sure, sometimes loss of sensation is a sign of an underlying condition. But other times, it’s just your body doing what it does best: change!
Here’s what you need to know.
This Is How CrossFit Can Affect Your Pelvic Floor
With the pelvic floor muscles, there’s a Goldilocks zone. You don’t want them too weak, and you don’t want them too active.
If they skew in either direction, it’s considered pelvic floor dysfunction.
Everything You Need to Know About the Copper IUD (ParaGard)
Welcome! If you’re here, you’re considering getting a copper IUD — or your boo, BFF, or kiddo is — and you’ve got Qs.
Luckily for you, Info Seeker, we’ve got answers.
Is Following an Instagram Model the Same as Subscribing to OnlyFans or Watching Tube Sites?
From “what’s the difference between ogling a model and a porn star” to “are free porn sites bad,” if you’ve got Q’s about adult content, this guide is for you.
Is Audio or Written Erotica More ‘Ethical’ Than Photo or Video?
If phone sex wasn’t so good, Say Anything and Soulja Boy wouldn’t be singing about it. And if video sex wasn’t so hot, it wouldn’t have weaseled its way into “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” plotlines alike.
But despite common misconception, virtual sex doesn’t start and stop with the phone and video banging.
Below, learn about all the smutty, slutty, and yes, even orgasmic types of virtual sex.
‘Feminist’ and ‘Ethical’ Erotic Content Has Gone Mainstream — but Is It Legit?
Ethical. Feminist. Independent. Amateur. Pro-amateur. Buzzwords abound in the adult entertainment industry.
Unfortunately, many of these terms have been co-opted by production companies for marketing purposes, and therefore now mean farrr less than you’d hope.
Read on to learn what feminist and ethical adult content claim to be.
Everything You Need to Know Before You Try to Remove Your IUD at Home
IUD removal is usually easy-freaking-peasy. Typically, a healthcare provider just pulls on the string that hangs from the device, the “T” arms fold in, and the little bugger comes out.
Given that, you may be wondering if it’s OK to remove the device on your own at home.
The short answer: It’s best to have your IUD removed by a healthcare provider
How to Use a Dildo Solo or with a Partner
Fantasize about having a cock? Or being double penetrated? Wish you had a way to fill your holes on your own? Always want to try pegging or strap-on sex?
Sexplorers, it’s time to add a dildo to your drawer.
A First-Timer’s Guide to Cuffing Season — in a Pandemic
Ah, winter. It’s not just the time when lights and pines go up and leaves fall down. The frigid season is also when couples cuff up. Behold: cuffing season. The time when the shack-up drive is so potent not even a pandemic can stop it…
On the contrary, pleasure seekers are leaning into cuffing season with even more fervor than ever before because it’s actually one of the safest ways to date right now. Really!
Usually, Forced Orgasms Are a Kinky BDSM Practice — but Not Always
What is a forced orgasm, exactly? There are two very different definitions.
Most often, “forced orgasm” refers to orgasms that are given (with consent) to a willing participant, usually as part of a BDSM scene.
A Beginner’s Guide to Impact Play
If you’ve ever had a partner palm your bum during sex or teasingly whip your hip with the towel after a steamy shower, you’ve engaged in impact play.
The same goes if you’ve ever had a partner go Consensual Christian Grey on you — or you’ve done the same to them. Intrigued? Maybe little turned on? Read on for an impact play 101 lesson.
Here’s What You Need to Know About Anorgasmia in Vulva Owners
Movies make it seem like orgasming is as universal an experience as, say, post-bean farts.
But some vulva owners can’t get off.
It’s called anorgasmia, and it’s more common than Rom Coms or erotica might have you believe.
If You or Your Partner Have a Vulva, It’s Time to Talk About the Kivin Method
*Taps microphone.*
Attention cunnilingus givers and receivers: We’ve got an oral sex technique to add to your rotation.
Behold: the Kivin method.
Feeling Stressed? One of These 10 Sex Positions May Help
If you’re reading this, odds are you’re stressed. (Sorry, bb!)
Well, we’ve got some good news for you: It’s possible to tease, tongue, touch, taste, tantalize, and thrust your way to lower stress levels. *Claps*