Tag: healthy sex

People make lots of decisions about their sexuality during college, including whether to abstain from sexual intercourse or to become/ continue being sexually active. Other sexuality issues that decisions are made about […]

Anyone who has had sexual contact can get an STI. Men and women of all ages, regions, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels can get STIs. According to the Center for […]

There are a few reasons that sex might be uncomfortable or hurt sometimes. Don’t try to tough it out. Pain is the body’s signal that something isn’t right! If you […]

If you think you’re involved in risky sexual behavior because you have strong sexual urges, it might be helpful if you avoided things that trigger your sexual “urges” such as […]

Deciding to have sex is a big deal. There are many things to consider before you make the decision, including your values, cultural and religious beliefs, and what you know […]

No. The Pill actually protects against cancer of the ovaries and cancer of the lining of the uterus. A woman is half as likely to get cancer of the uterus […]

Having sex during your period is a personal choice between you and your partner. There’s no medical reason not to have sex during this time, but remember: although it’s unlikely […]

Oral sex is when a person uses their mouth for sexual contact with their partner’s penis, vagina or rectum. If a girl “receives” oral sex, it means that her partner […]

How do you tell your parents that you’re having sexual intercourse with your partner? While some teens have had lots of conversations with their parents about this topic starting at […]

If you look up the word “orgasm” in your biology book, you’ll likely find a definition such as “the climax of sexual excitement with increased blood flow to the genitals […]