How to Use a Condom Q: When you're having sex with a condom on, are you supposed to finish inside of your partner or pull out? A: With a condom, you can finish (ejaculate) inside your partner, inside the condom. However, do … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Taking The Right Precautions
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Q&A With Dr. Laurie: (Un)Safe Sex
Having Sex Without a Condom Q: I know the fact that despite following the calendar for safe days, etc., all sex without a condom can be risky. Is there any safer way to have sex without one? Me & my wife don't want any … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: (Un)Safe Sex
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Libido Problems & Marriage
Feels No Pleasure Q: We have been married for almost two years now and in the beginning, we enjoyed making love to each other. As time went by, my wife's interest in our sex life faded. She mentioned that sometimes she … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Libido Problems & Marriage
A History of the Condom
Today, the strangely-elongated bell shape of a condom is instantly recognizable. Condoms are the most-used sexual devices in the world, and in studies of sexuality and sex practices the vast majority of people report being … [Read more...] about A History of the Condom
From Jen Reviews: How to Choose a Condom
We consider ourselves lucky to have the opportunity to republish the following article from Jen Reviews, titled "How to Choose a Condom, According to Science—10 Factors to Consider", originally published on jenreviews.com. It's … [Read more...] about From Jen Reviews: How to Choose a Condom
Q&A with Dr. Laurie November 1
Women having trouble reaching orgasm Q: It is to my understanding that some girls struggle to orgasm. Don't get me wrong, our sex life is great, but she doesn't feel anything, even when she masturbates, she doesn't feel … [Read more...] about Q&A with Dr. Laurie November 1
The Birth Control Patch
The birth control patch is a small, beige square with adhesive on the back that sticks to the skin. Once the patch is applied, the hormones estrogen and progestin are absorbed through the skin. These hormones help prevent … [Read more...] about The Birth Control Patch
Vasectomy
A vasectomy is permanent male sterilization that is almost 100% effective. A vasectomy works by keeping sperm out of ejaculate. Sperm are produced in the testicles, and there’s a tube called the vas deferens that connects the … [Read more...] about Vasectomy
The Withdrawal Method
The withdrawal method, also known as pulling out, is one of the world’s oldest forms of birth control. It’s pretty simple in theory; when two people are having penetrative, vaginal sex, the penis is pulled out before ejaculation. … [Read more...] about The Withdrawal Method
The IUD
IUD stands for intrauterine device, and it is one of the birth control methods that is known as a LARC, or long-acting reversible contraceptive. Now that all the relevant acronyms have been crammed into one sentence, let’s get … [Read more...] about The IUD
Spermicide
Let’s start with a quick English lesson. The suffix “-cide” means to kill the first component of the word that the suffix is attached to. And “spermicide” means just that. Most spermicides contain the chemical Nonoxynol-9 (also … [Read more...] about Spermicide
The Implant (Nexplanon)
The implant (Nexplanon) may not seem like a method of birth control at first glance. It’s a small, unassuming, plastic stick. But once this little sucker is inserted into your arm, it works contraceptive miracles. The implant … [Read more...] about The Implant (Nexplanon)