All the essentials you need to know before, during, and after having sex. Click on the topics below to jump into a specific section. Or read through everything to learn what you could be doing better in bed.
Consent
It’s important that you’re 100% sure that the person you intend to have sex with is happy and willing. Non-consensual sex is against the law and creates lasting emotional damage. Good sex can only happen between fully consenting adults.
1. Understanding what consent is and what it is NOT
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2. For respecting rules and boundaries
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3. For catcalling women (summary: Don’t do it.)
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Self-love
Learn how to take care of yourself and you’ll be better at taking care of others.
4. How to love yourself
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5. Variations of an intimate relationship
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6. Most likely ways of hurting your junk
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Getting into the mood
These mood boosters will help you start things right.
7. All the kisses you need to know
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8. The spots that make it hot
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9. The food to get you into the mood
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10. The beat you need to turn up the heat
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11. Making your bed
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Getting it on Better
Make good sex happen any day of the week.
12. Essential yoga poses
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13. Not letting pregnancy get in the way
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14. Giving yourself a hand
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15. Who says love can only be made when you’re in bed?
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Post-sex
Getting cozier in bed after having sex.
16. The right way to do those doze pose
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17. Deciding whether to take a post-sex selfie
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How to NOT get pregnant
Tour ultimate guide when having a baby is not part of your plan.
19. The ultimate guide to preventing surprises
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20. The right way of using condoms
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21. More reasons to use protection
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22. Where you SHOULDN’T store condoms
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23. Plan B in case the condom breaks or just doesn’t do the job
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24. For more barriers
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