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Good News: Your Brain Can Recover From Heavy Drinking
It requires total abstinence, according to new research.
How to Make Safer Sex Hot
Using protection can be one of the best parts of a hookup if you play it right.
Why Gen Zers Are Choosing Celibacy
"I only want to be with a man who has earned my trust, who worships the ground I walk on."
The US Government Removed Condom Images From HIV-Awareness Fliers
HHS in recent years has been criticized for removing information and health resources from government websites, including content related to LGBTQ health.
The Anti-Sex TikTok Everyone Hates Just Repeats the Failures of U.S. Sex Ed
An 18-second video from "Nurse Holly" promotes waiting until marriage as STI prevention. Stop us if you've heard that one before.
Changing the Way We Think About Meth
As opioids have been under the spotlight for years, new programs dedicated to the drug are popping up in Toronto in response to rising rates of meth use.
Replacing Abstinence-Only Sex Ed Could Reduce Sexual Violence
Teens who receive comprehensive sex education before college have a lower risk of being sexually assaulted.
Experts Call Bullshit On Backstreet Boy AJ McLean’s Opioid Detox Kits
“You shouldn't want a Backstreet Boy treating your medical problem.”
I Went 111 Days Without Rubbing One out and Have Nothing to Show for It
Some swear off masturbating to curb porn addiction or gain self control. Some have bored editors.
Trump’s New Head of Family Planning Is an Anti-Choice Extremist
As the former president and CEO of Life Network, Diane Foley used to run crisis pregnancy centers, which exist to convince women not to have abortions. Foley now has final say on which groups will be awarded Title X family planning grants.
Understanding Sexual Pleasure Isn’t Just Fun—It’s Crucial
What if sex education centered around pleasure, rather than fear?
Abstinence-Only Education Is Keeping Kids from Learning How to Spot Sexual Abuse
A law passed in 31 states requires schools to teach children how to spot sexual abuse—but some schools in states like Tennessee aren’t implementing it, thanks to conservative legislation around sex ed.