Sexual Health

You Can Still Get an STI From Oral Sex — Here's What to Know, According to MDs

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You Can Still Get an STI From Oral Sex — Here's What to Know, According to MDs

When you think about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), you're probably thinking about those transmitted during vaginal penetrative sex.

What Causes Orange Discharge? We Asked an Ob-Gyn

Dec 3, 2024

What Causes Orange Discharge? We Asked an Ob-Gyn

The color of your discharge can say a lot about your health.

This Is Why Your Legs Hurt During Your Period — and How You Can Treat It

Nov 26, 2024

This Is Why Your Legs Hurt During Your Period — and How You Can Treat It

Menstrual pain isn't fun for anyone — point blank and period.

What Is Progestin-Only Birth Control, and Which Is Right For You?

Nov 12, 2024

What Is Progestin-Only Birth Control, and Which Is Right For You?

Searching for the right birth control can feel like a serious quest, and sometimes it takes trial and error to decide on the right option for you.

What's Actually Included in a Full STI Panel?

Nov 11, 2024

What's Actually Included in a Full STI Panel?

When it comes to your sex life, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) aren't the most romantic topic, but that doesn't mean they aren't deserving of your attention.

What Is HPV, Exactly?

Nov 6, 2024

What Is HPV, 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.

Do Vaginas Have Protein? Ob-Gyns Answer Social Media's Biggest Question

Nov 4, 2024

Do Vaginas Have Protein? Ob-Gyns Answer Social Media's Biggest Question

It's important to get your daily protein.

What Happens to the Vulva and Vagina After Birth — According to Experts

Nov 1, 2024

What Happens to the Vulva and Vagina After Birth — According to Experts

Despite an uptick in body positivity over the last several years, many people who've given birth still feel the pressure to "bounce back" fast.

How to Prepare For and Have Anal Sex, According to Sex Experts

Nov 1, 2024

How to Prepare For and Have Anal Sex, According to Sex Experts

When it comes to anal sex, there are a few things you should know ahead of time to guarantee a pleasurable and safe experience.

Everything You Need to Know About Menstrual Cups, According to MDs

Nov 1, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Menstrual Cups, According to MDs

When it comes to period protection, it's good to have options.

Never Thought We'd Ask, but Does Semen Have Protein? Experts Explain

Oct 31, 2024

Never Thought We'd Ask, but Does Semen Have Protein? Experts Explain

In all honesty, we had never thought much about the nutritional content of semen .

What Exactly Is the "Husband Stitch"?

Oct 28, 2024

What Exactly Is the "Husband Stitch"?

Birth isn't just one thing.