Sexual Health
Articles in the Sexual Health section focus on topics such as safe practices, reproductive well-being, and advice for maintaining a healthy and fulfilling intimate life.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Vaginal Fisting
Also referred to as hand sex, handballing, vaginal punching, fist fucking, or all-finger fingering, vaginal fisting is essentially extreme fingering. And for some people, it’s absolutely incredible. Like, seriously, incredibly pleasurable. What is vaginal fisting? “Vaginal fisting is when someone inserts their entire hand into another person’s vagina,” says Lisa Finn, a sex educator from […]
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You Shouldn’t Get Your Vaginal Area Bleached — but If You Want to Do It Anyway, Read This
The carpet after a wild night of wine and takeout. Your hair during a “screw them!” breakup glow-up. Your filthy toilet bowl. These are things you reach for bleach for. But your intimate areas??? That’s far more nuanced. The goal behind vaginal bleaching mirrors hair bleaching in one way: to lighten. The key difference is […]
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There Are 4 Types of Butts — Here’s How to Determine Your Size and Shape
Just like breasts or other features, no two butts are identical. There isn’t a strict “average” butt shape, although cosmetic surgeons often sort buttocks into several broad shape groups for clinical purposes. “The primary buttock silhouettes I observe are square, round, heart, and inverted V,” says Dr. Olga Bachilo, a Houston-based plastic surgeon who performs […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Natural Lube
Natural lubricant products often have a shorter ingredient list compared with conventional lubricants that include synthetic chemicals. Some brands even use only vegan or certified organic components. (img by Valm) A quick look at the best natural lubes Amazon One Medical Specialties:primary care, urgent care, sexual health, chronic condition management, mental health, hair loss, acne […]
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I Tried Cannabis Lube for Sex — And Now It’s My Vagina’s Cure-All Moisturizer
If cannabis isn’t legal where you live, don’t buy THC-containing products unless you have a medical card. Those were some of the questions racing through my mind as my partner excitedly tore into a bottle of Quim Rock’s Intimate Oil. (The term “quim” is 17th-century slang for “vagina.”) After four years together, things aren’t as […]
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Can I Use Vaseline as Lube?
Petroleum jelly generally isn’t the best pick for sexual lubrication: it can compromise condoms, leave greasy marks on sheets or clothing, and has other drawbacks. That said, it can serve as a last-resort option if no better choices are available. (img by Women’s Health Interactive) Vaseline — essentially petroleum jelly — is an oil-based salve. […]
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What Does It Mean to Have No Nipples (Athelia)?
Athelia is a congenital condition where a person is born without one or both nipples. While athelia is uncommon overall, it occurs more frequently in children born with disorders such as Poland syndrome and ectodermal dysplasia. Read on to discover how this condition appears, what leads to it, and other key facts. What does this […]
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What to Do About a Sweaty Vaginal Area (and Why It Happens)
Switching out synthetic materials for airy fabrics like cotton can cut down on sweating and unwanted smells. Avoiding prolonged periods in damp, sweat-soaked clothing also lowers the chance of complications. Sweating is the body’s natural cooling system. It’s normal to perspire when you’re warm — whether from exercise, sitting in a hot car, or wearing […]
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Can You Use Vaseline as Lube for Suppository? Straight Talk
(img by BC Open Textbooks) Tempting Shortcuts Alright, I’m going to say what everyone’s thinking but nobody says out loud: Sometimes, when you’re in the bathroom—maybe tired, maybe a little desperate—you’ll consider whatever is in the cabinet. And yeah, that jar of Vaseline (petroleum jelly) has this way of looking like a solution. If you’re […]
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Can I Put Vaseline on My Private Area for Itching? Let’s Get Real
(img by Cellaxys) When That Itch Won’t Quit Let’s just say it: nothing throws off your day quite like an itch in your private parts. It always seems to show up at the worst moment—at work, before a date, in the middle of the night. You try to ignore it, but your hand keeps drifting […]