May 2012
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“For me, consent isn’t just sexy. Consent is the only sexy thing. My...”
– From “Asking,” a great post from The Pervocracy on the sexiness of consent (and she really does make it sound sexy). And our second favorite quote:
“The truth is, though, that it’s an incredibly simple and casual thing. I mean, I ask “honey, do you want to go for a...
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Black market birth control? Let's go with no... →
From our latest “Get on Top” article:
While not everyone agrees that birth control pills should be available over-the-counter in the U.S., it’s clear that there’s a demand for effective methods women can use without a prescription. How else to explain recent stories about women buying birth control on Craigslist and the yerberias of Arizona? …Selling prescription birth control...
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“Formicophilia is sex play with ants. Or, more specifically, it’s enjoying the...”
– From our latest “Fetish Friday” Frisky Friday. Read the rest before heading out to enjoy the summer weather—we guarantee it’ll give you a few things to ponder. (You may find you’re kinkier than you thought.)
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“Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving...”
– Albert Einstein, thanks to Elephant Journal’s “Dating, Mating & Relating: 11 Inspirational Quotes to Start Your Day.”
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Fetish Friday: Alphamegamia
Alphamegamia: When one is sexually aroused by men of an older age group. (Also known as the Clooney effect. Or the Denzel effect. Or the Benjamin Bratt effect.)
Gorgeous George Clooney image thanks to Esquire.
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More research shows long-acting reversible methods... →
From our latest Get on Top:
In terms of effectiveness, not all birth control methods are created equal. And if there was any doubt as to which methods stand out in that arena, an article by the folks behind the Contraceptive CHOICE Project (just published in the New England Journal of Medicine) should put it to rest. The researchers found that when cost and lack of information aren’t an...
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Turns out Americans don't actually think birth... →
From the just-as-we-suspected files, looks like birth control isn’t so controversial in the U.S. after all. According to a new Gallup poll:
Eighty-two percent of U.S. Catholics say birth control is morally acceptable, nearing the 89% of all Americans and 90% of non-Catholics who agree. The level of acceptability on this issue is far greater than that of the other 17 issues Gallup asked about...
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Oral Sex During Hookups? Unfortunately, Not So... →
kylesclass:
:( But, the Golden Rule…?
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Method Monday: Masturbation
Okay, we’re being a bit cheeky, but for many people masturbation is an important part of successfully pulling off the “Not right now” approach to sex and pregnancy prevention. And since May is National Masturbation Month, we thought it deserved some Method Monday love. So, what is there to say?
It’s got perks. Charlie Glickman of Good Vibrations (the company that founded...
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5 Tips for Flirting, Onscreen and Off
My vlog question this month was what makes someone a “Smooth Talker.” After many interviews, I’ve concluded that a big part of it is showing romantic interest in someone in a way that gets them interested too. Otherwise known as flirting—something I am constantly being accused of, even when my interest is 100% non-romantic. However, when I am looking to get the attention of someone I find...
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Caught having sex? Here’s how to dismount... →
Today’s Frisky Friday has tips on what to do if someone—be they roommate, parent, or precocious rug rat—walks in on you while you’re getting it on.
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Trending: 5 #ThingsNotToSayOnTheFirstDate
The conversation’s been raging all day and there are many, many tweets. But we couldn’t help noticing that the biggest first date no-nos according to Twitter users seem to center on 5 themes:
1) Things that sound like too much, too fast.
Examples:
@jcmuffins #ThingsNotToSayOnTheFirstDate “So when do you wanna meet my parents?”
@amaandapleasee...
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For pill users looking for "period control"... →
Our latest “Get on Top” article has news of a new pill—one similar to Seasonale and Seasonique, but with a different hormone—being developed by Bayer Pharmaceuticals.
A wise woman once poked fun at the way the pill is often advertised as “period control” rather than birth control. While we’re all about bringing the sex back to contraception, we also know...
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Websites We Like: Bedsider
gynologues:
We are loving our newfound friend, Bedsider!
What are these awesome chicks up to? Spreading the good word about a free birth control support network, along with some fun videos, pics and more. Pretty dope. Be the on lookout for us following, reblogging and initiating some long awkward hugs (as pictured).
Previously: Websites We Like
Hurrah! And thanks:) You’ve inspired us...
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Regimens: IUD May Be Best Emergency Contraception →
Well, we knew that. But we’re super-psyched to see this little-known fact getting more attention in the media.
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Get on top: It's a bird, it's a plane, it's...a... →
Oooh, oooh—is that an estrogen-free contraceptive ring we see on the horizon? Did we mention that the prospect of new birth control options makes us kind of giddy?
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“Think about your relationships. Most especially, think about those that give you...”
– Braja Sorensen, from “Relationships: ‘Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway.’ (Yoga in the Gita Series)”, Elephant Journal.
No fear! (Easier said than done, we know—but it’s worth working on, don’t you think?)
Happy Mother's Day!
We’re taking a moment today to appreciate our moms—and our birth control! And we’re not the only ones. The National Women’s Law Center is honoring Mother’s Day by collecting stories about the challenges earlier generations faced getting reliable birth control. As NWLC notes on their site, it hasn’t even been 50 years since birth control became legally available...
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“Hold off on the paddles and whips. Seriously. A warmed hand is all you need for...”
– From this week’s Frisky Friday, Hold me, scold me: How to play around with spanking
Don’t knock it till you try it—and, whether or not you’re feeling experimental, have a lovely weekend;)
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The STI testing question of the hour: Where? →
“Ignorance isn’t bliss when it comes to HIV and other sexually-transmitted infections (STIs). Early diagnosis and treatment means better long-term health and less likelihood of passing the infection on to future sexual partners. So why don’t more people in the U.S. get tested? Two new studies suggest that where the testing is happening may be part of the answer…
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The HPV vaccine: Is it working yet? →
We’ve called HPV (human papillomavirus) the common cold of the sexually active world—but just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s not worth preventing when possible. While there are 40 different strains of the virus, only a couple of them are the major cause of cervical cancer (types 16 and 18) and most genital warts (types 6 and 11). In 2006, young women in the U.S. started using a...
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“Patients almost always have the same look on their face when we talk about...”
– Wondering what ovarian cysts have to do with birth control? Check out our latest Provider Perspective, “Ovarian cysts: No biggie, but birth control can help,” to find out…
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Sex on TV: 10 Reasons I Can't Put Down 50 Shades...
It may not be officially on television quite yet, but I think it’s safe to say that 50 Shades of Grey is enough of a pop culture phenomenon to warrant some discussion here. Plus, the folks at Saturday Night Live are onto it, so that’s gotta’ count for something, right?
For those who recently purchased property underneath a boulder in a remote field or quarry, 50 Shades of Grey is a...
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10 Ways to Save the World while Naked. →
They had us at the mention of “naked”—and then they brought up birth control! (Swoon.)
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“You’re a knitter? Could you knit me something special for my orgy?”
– Giggle of the day: Mission Sex’s field guide to sex nerds! (Quality stuff, whether or not you live in San Francisco.)
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“You can be a sex bomb and a stink bomb, and we’ll still think you’re fabulous.”
– Frisky Friday, “What’s that smell? The truth about body functions”
The funny part is we mean it. We really do.
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The Artful Condom
Art can be anywhere you desire, even in your contraceptive of choice. Take the condom, for instance. Putting one on takes a bit of skill—at least that’s what I heard—but practice makes perfect (and fortunately there’s an app for that). While I highly discourage you from creating your own condom, feel free to create pretty things with them! Check out the images below. Apparently,...
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“All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson, from today’s birth control reminder.
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How Not to Talk Doctor
A few handy examples of how not to approach your next visit to a health care provider.
We know you’re not actually that awkward. We also know that even if you’re super smooth, it can still feel weird to bring up sex with your health care provider. That’s why we put together a list of dos and don’ts to make it easier.
