Sexual Health

How to Have Shower Sex Without Hurting Yourself, According to an Expert

Sep 6, 2024

How to Have Shower Sex Without Hurting Yourself, According to an Expert

When it comes to exploring your sexual desires, there are so many different ways to experience pleasure.

Is Masturbation Good For You? Experts Say Yes — Here’s Why

Sep 5, 2024

Is Masturbation Good For You? Experts Say Yes — Here’s Why

Masturbating is a deeply personal and pleasurable act that allows you to explore your body, desires, kinks, and sexual preferences.

You May Be Able to Screen Yourself For Cervical Cancer Soon — Here's What to Know

Aug 27, 2024

You May Be Able to Screen Yourself For Cervical Cancer Soon — Here's What to Know

I'll be the first to admit, getting a Pap smear is one of my least favorite doctor's appointments to schedule.

Is Breakthrough Bleeding Something to Worry About?

Aug 20, 2024

Is Breakthrough Bleeding Something to Worry About?

If you've ever gotten a surprise period or had multiple days of unexpected spotting, you're experiencing something called breakthrough bleeding.

How I've Learned to Cope With Pelvic Exams as a Survivor of Sexual Violence

Aug 20, 2024

How I've Learned to Cope With Pelvic Exams as a Survivor of Sexual Violence

When paired with the HPV test and a Pap smear — screening tests for cervical cancer — pelvic exams can save lives.

Will Cranberry Juice Help a UTI? We Asked Ob-Gyns to Weigh In

Aug 13, 2024

Will Cranberry Juice Help a UTI? We Asked Ob-Gyns to Weigh In

If you've ever experienced the pain of a UTI, it makes sense why some people would do pretty much anything to avoid them.

Can a Yeast Infection Really Cause a UTI? Here's What to Know, According to MDs

Aug 9, 2024

Can a Yeast Infection Really Cause a UTI? Here's What to Know, According to MDs

Yeast infections and UTIs are uncomfortable in their own ways.

Best Practices to Prevent a UTI, According to Doctors and Ob-Gyns

Aug 8, 2024

Best Practices to Prevent a UTI, According to Doctors and Ob-Gyns

If you've ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know the anxiety that often accompanies them.

What Is Bacterial Vaginosis, Exactly?

Aug 7, 2024

What Is Bacterial Vaginosis, Exactly?

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

Yes, an IUD Can Fall Out — Here's What to Do If It Happens

Jul 26, 2024

Yes, an IUD Can Fall Out — Here's What to Do If It Happens

IUDs have slowly become more popular over the last few years, with doctors and users giving these birth control devices a thumbs up for their set-it-and-forget-it style.

What Does Yellow Discharge Mean? 2 Ob-Gyns Explain.

Jul 26, 2024

What Does Yellow Discharge Mean? 2 Ob-Gyns Explain.

Typically, vaginal discharge is a clear to white color.

The History of Condoms at the Olympics

Jul 23, 2024

The History of Condoms at the Olympics

The Olympic Games are near, and another sacred, long-honored tradition is returning along with them: free condoms.