Sex and social media
Social media has become an increasingly popular way for people to explore sex – and that’s perfectly healthy and normal! However, it’s important to make sure you’re being safe and any of your intimate information or photos stay private. It can be difficult to know who to trust online, and how to stay safe. Sex […]
Painful Sex
As well as being essential for reproduction, sex is something most people enjoy and part of a healthy relationship. However, like anything, it is not without its challenges and momentary pain or discomfort during sex is something almost everyone experiences. However, new or consistently painful sex (dyspareunia) can be very upsetting and have a negative […]
Sex and Consent
In recent years, the #MeToo movement in particular has shone the spotlight on consent and unwanted sexual advances and sexual assault. Whilst sexual consent has always been essential, necessary and non-negotiable, it is rightly something which we are all giving even more thought to, to ensure we protect others. Making sure you have sexual consent […]
Coming Out
Sexuality is a very personal matter and ‘coming out’ – telling others you’re gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning or ace (LGBTQ+) – can be daunting. Though attitudes continue to improve, it can still be an understandably frightening time – both making a statement about yourself and anticipating the reaction of others. However, sexuality is […]
What is Sexuality
Sexuality is sometimes a difficult term to define as it can mean different things to different people. Generally, it is used to describe how people express themselves in a sexual way. Often, this includes the type of person or people you find attractive and how you might describe your own sexual orientation. It can also […]
How to Use a Condom
A condom is perhaps the simplest way to avoid an unplanned pregnancy – and also the best way to avoid an unwanted sexually transmitted infection! Like anything, for a condom to work it has to be used correctly. Fortunately, it’s easy… What is a condom? A condom is a thin latex ‘glove’ which stretches over […]
