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Short answer: No. Sex should not be something you “just tolerate.” Pain during sex is common, but it is not something you should ignore or push through. If sex hurts,
You care about your partner. The relationship works in lots of ways. But sexually? You’re not on the same page. Maybe one of you has a higher sex drive. Maybe
You might have seen people online talking about taking a “contraception holiday”, stopping their method for a while to “let their body reset.” But is that safe? And is it
If you have partners with different bodies, whether you’re queer, bisexual, pansexual, polyamorous, non-monogamous, or just figuring things out, it’s completely normal to wonder what contraception you actually need. There
Finding out you have an STI can be stressful enough, telling someone else about it can feel even harder. You might be worried about awkwardness, rejection, or being judged. You
Let’s be honest, talking about sex can feel awkward. Even if you’re confident in other parts of your life, saying what you like (or don’t like) in bed can bring
Did you know that the emergency contraception pill (effective for up to 5 days as emergency contraception) is now available for FREE at most pharmacies across England from October 2025?
Please click here to find your nearest pharmacy.
It is advised that you call the pharmacy ahead of attending to check that there is a prescribing pharmacist on site that day.
