Sexual Health

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A Primer to Get You Started
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10 Things to Know Before Your First Gyno ExamIt doesn't have to be intimidating or uncomfortable.
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Who Should Get the HPV Vaccine?And why aren't more people doing just that?
How to Prepare for Anal Sex, According to Actual DoctorsLet’s talk about butt sex, shall we?
8 Ways Sex Can Change After Childbirth, According to Ob/GynsThese doctors aren't holding back.
7 Penis Problems Your Partner Should Probably Get Checked OutVaginas aren't the only ones that need checkups.

When Your Body Interrupts Your Sex Life

Prep-Medication
PrEP Isn’t Just for Men Who Have Sex With Men—Should You Be on It?
Here’s what you need to know about the drug that prevents HIV.
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If Sex Hurts (and You Don't Want It To)

What You Should Know About STIs
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The 9 Biggest Lies About STIs You Should Stop Believing NowYour body will thank you.
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How Worried Should You Actually Be About Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea?People aren't walking around with incurable gonorrhea.
These Are The STIs That Condoms Don't Protect AgainstIt's so important to get tested regularly.
5 STDs You Can Have Without Knowing ItThese infections don't always cause symptoms.
Can You Get Hepatitis C From Having Sex?What you need to know before your next STI screening

The Birth Control Lowdown

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