All About Adoption
Adoption is a process through which a child is raised by people who aren't their birth parents (the parents to whom the child is biologically related). In order for this to happen, a birth parent has... read more
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Safer Oral Sex: What Are My Options?
Many people enjoy giving and receiving oral sex for sexual pleasure. Oral sex involves using your mouth to stimulate your partner's genitals. This can include their vulva (the parts outside the... read more
What Are Period Panties and Cloth Pads? Do They Work?
Period panties and cloth pads are re-usable products for when someone has their period. That means they can be washed and used many times, unlike regular pads and tampons that you throw out after... read more
Can You Get Genital HPV from Other Types of Warts?
When people talk about HPV and sexual health, they're usually talking about genital HPV. Genital HPV is any strain of the human papillomavirus that is passed by contact with someone's... read more
What Does “Risk” Mean? How Do I Know If Sex Is Risky?
When people talk about "risky" sex, usually they're talking about how likely it is to have consequences you might not want, such as STIs or pregnancy. You might hear terms like "low risk" or "high... read more
Turned On and Horny. What’s Arousal and How Does It Work?
Sexual arousal is when someone gets sexually excited. People call it being horny or turned on. People's bodies and minds can get turned on, but these don't always happen at the same time! When your... read more
What Is a Pelvic Exam? Will I Need One If I Want Birth Control?
A pelvic exam is something done by a doctor or nurse. Pelvic exams can be used for STI screening or to get an IUD inserted. But there are other reasons to have one too! It's common to be nervous... read more
I’m Horny. How Do I Deal with My Sexual Urges?
People all have different ways of dealing being horny, depending on their situation and what they feel like at the time. Some people have sex with partners to deal with being horny, but there are... read more
What’s the Morning After Pill? Should I Pick Plan B, ella, or the Copper IUD?
Emergency contraception is something that can prevent pregnancy after you've had sex that could get you pregnant. For example if you didn't use any birth control, the condom broke, or you forgot to... read more
Testicles – How Do They Work? Are Mine Normal?
Testicles are oval-shaped reproductive organs that are sometimes called balls or testes. They hang behind the penis in a sac called the scrotum. They produce sperm and testosterone. The testicles are... read more