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How COVID-19 is impacting sex workers

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on just about every industry, and sex work is no exception

4 major struggles for single people in self-isolation (and how to cope)

Even if you love flying solo, dealing with this level of isolation can be tough

The fight against abortion bans during Covid-19

The states that have tried to restrict access to abortion during COVID-19 are, unsurprisingly, among those which happen to have passed some of the most brutal anti-abortion laws in recent years

8 women share how they diagnosed their vagina problems

Burning, itching, pain — these are all not very fun but unfortunately common symptoms for people with vaginas

3 ways Coronavirus is affecting sex drives right now

"You have a higher percentage of people now who are saying [that] they’re masturbating and having more sex. But you also have a higher percentage of people saying they’re not engaging in any sexual behavior at all"

The 10 best Instagram posts from women this week (April 11-17)

Well, we almost forgot today was Friday. Oops. Here we go though-- some of our favorite posts of the week to make ya lawl

The 10 best Instagram posts from women this week (April 4-10)

We rounded up our favorite Instagram posts from the week- y'all deserve a giggle

How to deal with quarantining away from your partner

Many who are quarantining without their partner are dealing with major uncertainty about when the hell they might see their partner again

I put myself through grad school by selling my used panties online

Everyone always wants to know how much money I make selling my used underwear online. The answer...depends

The 10 best Instagram posts from women this week (March 7-13)

While we're all #SocialDistancing, take some time to unwind and treat yourself to some good lols from some of our favorite women this week

The 10 best Instagram posts from women this week (Feb 29 - March 6)

Enjoy some of our favorite posts from women this week, and ease on in to Weekend You

The 10 best Instagram posts from women this week (February 22-28)

Our favorite Instagram memes from our favorite Instagram bbs. Enjoy!

The Morning After Pill: what you need to know about emergency birth control

Emergency contraception is both an indispensable tool as well as something you don’t wanna resort to on the regular

5 subtle ways we slut-shame that are really not okay

Slut-shaming isn’t always super obvious — there are more understated ways that it can manifest

The 10 best Instagram posts from women this week (February 15-21)

A Friday morning giggle for you, from us.

The rise of intimacy coaches is changing the face of on-screen sex

HBO's new policy stipulates that all shows with intimate scenes moving forward will be staffed with an intimacy coach to ensure consent

The 10 best Instagram posts from women this week (February 8-14)

Happy Valentine's Day, bbs! We rounded up our favorite posts from women this week to get your day started with a healthy giggle. Enjoy!

4 reasons why it's 100% OK to skip Valentine's Day in a relationship

Valentine’s Day is sort of like the New Year’s Eve of your relationship

7 ways to have a great Galentine's Day this February 13th

Here's what Galentine's is, why millions of women around the world celebrate it, and how you can too!

15 amazing sex toys to treat yourself to this Valentine's Day

We’ve put together a list of sex toys and wellness products to make it easy for you- cause who's to say you can’t #BeYourOwnValentine?

The 10 best Instagram posts from women this week (February 1-7)

Another week, another batch of memes, another step closer to Spring. We got this, bbs

16 most popular sex toys for couples for Valentine's Day from BBoutique

We’ve put together a list of our most popular couples' sex toys at BBoutiquefor you!

Sex and Gen X: The generation stuck in between two sexual revolutions

Gen X is somewhere between the Baby Boomer generation, where they burned their bras shamelessly, and the Millennials who are the epitome of “Big Clit Energy”

5 ways to help him last longer in bed (so you can get yours)

For those among us with a partner who’s got a penis, issues can at times crop up around endurance

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