Posted On: November 17, 2010
This article first appeared on the Good Vibrations Magazine. A girlfriend of mine has fond memories of her dates with the men in Bali. They are sweet, romantic and good-natured. She desperately hopes to return one day. I was intrigued. What is the allure of the men of Bali? Apparently, thousands of women travel to […]
Posted On: October 5, 2010
I just had to repost this amazing interview by Doctor Anita Hoffer, my classmate at Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. Sexual intimacy is a vibrant part of life. “Older adults are active and safe participants of sexual activity,” says certified Sex Coach Katherine Forsythe of San Francisco. Ms. Forsythe joins Doctor Anita Hoffer, […]
Posted On: September 30, 2010
How Does an IUD Prevent Pregnancy? The letters IUD stand for “intrauterine device.” IUDs are small, “T-shaped” devices made of flexible plastic. A health care provider inserts an IUD into a woman’s uterus to prevent pregnancy. There are two brands of IUD available in the United States. For more, click here. What Is Spermicide? Spermicide […]
Posted On: September 24, 2010
What Is the Birth Control Patch? The birth control patch is a thin, beige, plastic patch that sticks to the skin. It is used to prevent pregnancy. A new patch is placed on the skin once a week for three weeks in a row, followed by a patch-free week. The birth control patch is commonly […]
Posted On: September 14, 2010
The Female Condom The female condom is a plastic pouch that is used during intercourse to prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases. It has flexible rings at each end. Just before vaginal intercourse, it is inserted deep into the vagina. The ring at the closed end holds the pouch in the […]
Posted On: September 7, 2010
Birth Control Pills Birth control pills are a kind of medication that women can take daily to prevent pregnancy. They are also sometimes called the pill or oral contraception. Birth control pills are made of hormones. Hormones are chemicals made in our bodies. They control how different parts of our bodies work. The hormones in […]
Posted On: August 29, 2010
How Do Fertility Awareness-Based Methods Prevent Pregnancy? Fertility awareness-based methods (FAMs) are ways to track ovulation — the release of an egg — in order to prevent pregnancy. Some people call FAMs “natural family planning.” For more, click here. How Is Breastfeeding Used as Birth Control? Breastfeeding can be used as birth control when, after […]
Posted On: August 23, 2010
“These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” is a pop song musically composed by Lee Hazlewood and first written and recorded by Nancy Sinatra. It was released in February 1966 and hit #1 in the United States and United Kingdom Pop charts. Subsequently, many cover versions of the song have been released in a range of […]
Posted On: August 19, 2010
How Does Vasectomy Prevent Pregnancy? Vasectomy is a form of birth control for men that is meant to be permanent. During vasectomy, a health care provider closes or blocks the tubes that carry sperm. When the tubes are closed, sperm cannot leave a man’s body and cause pregnancy. For more, click here. How Does Tubal […]
Posted On: August 16, 2010
More and more women are paying doctors to chop off their labias. Labiaplasty is a cosmetic surgery that removes or shortens the labia, the inner lips of the vulva. Self Serve Toys (www.selfservetoys.com) co-owners Matie and Molly, along with Sex Educator, Alee want you to know your vulva is beautiful just the way it is. […]
Posted On: August 14, 2010
Teen Dating Abuse Survivors Everyone has a right to a safe and healthy relationship. Unfortunately, one in three teenagers is a victim of abuse, from being yelled at or put down to being physically assaulted. The safe space is a project sponsored by Break the Cycle. Friends Don’t Let Friends Be Abused Teen Dating Bill […]
Posted On: August 9, 2010
According to my knowledge, these are the most common contraception methods in Singapore. What Are Abstinence and Outercourse? You may have heard people talk about abstinence in different ways. Some people think of abstinence as not having vaginal intercourse. They may enjoy other kinds of sex play that don’t lead to pregnancy. This is better […]
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