Tags: #sexual health

Neither water-based nor silicone lube is "better" — they do different jobs. Plus the WHO osmolality guideline 7 of 12 tested lubes fail, and when to use each.

Up to 3 in 4 women experience painful sex at some point. Common causes of pain during sex — physical, hormonal, psychological — and when to see a doctor.

Condoms are 87% effective with typical use; the pill is 93% — but only condoms protect against STIs. Here's what the data says, and when to use both together.

42.8 million US women use birth control, but the most popular method isn't the most effective. Compare your options and find one that fits your real life.

Yes, you can get several STIs from oral sex, often with no symptoms. HIV is the rare exception. Here's the per-infection risk, both directions.

Most STIs cause no symptoms, so feeling fine tells you nothing. How often to test depends on your situation: the CDC schedule, plus window periods.

The WHO defines sexual health as more than avoiding disease. A judgment-free guide to your body, STI protection, birth control, and what's normal.

Consent is more than a single yes. Here's how consent actually works — the 5 elements, why "no means no" falls short, and what 33% of men still get wrong.