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Are blue balls actually a real thing?

There are a lot of sexual myths that some of us pick up as kids and young adults. Amongst them: the infamous Blue Balls

A brief history of the vaginal hygiene industry

In 2019, the ubiquity of feminine hygiene products isn’t just ridiculous — it’s offensive.

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

Happy Friday, bbs! Enjoy some of our fav memes by women this week.

Why kink absolutely belongs at Pride

Let’s break down why kink does belong at Pride.

Here's how to ask for exactly what you want in bed

Here’s the thing about sex: straight women aren’t having a great time doing it

The 5 Love Languages and tips on how to speak each one

Understanding both yours and your partner's love language will make you a better communicator (and strengthen your relationship)

These common supplements can seriously mess with your birth control

OTC supplements like Melatonin don't usually come with comprehensive warnings, as they're not as strictly regulated by the FDA

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

Another week, another batch of epic memes by women. Enjoy bbs!

5 ways to seriously enhance any sex position

Making just a few changes to your favorite sex positions can greatly enhance your sex life overall

Polyamory wasn't a 'choice' for me, it was my truth

I do not choose to be judged for loving more than one person at a time

90% of women have cellulite, so how is it still so stigmatized?

I too am trying to accept my flaws more. I too am trying to stop seeing my flaws as flaws

The 10 best Instagram posts from women this week (May 25-31)

Happy Masturbation Month, bbs! Celebrate, and enjoy our favourite Instagram posts by women this week

8 ways technology is probably screwing your sex life

Misunderstandings are very easy when you can’t see a person’s nonverbal cues (body language)

5 women share what sex was like after having an abortion

Sex after abortion may bring fears of pregnancy, surrealism, twinges of guilt, or you may feel completely back to normal and good to go

A healthy gut equals better orgasms- here's why

Firstly, good gut health decreases mood killers like bloating, gas, and indigestion

The 10 best Instagram posts from women this week (May 18-24)

Happy Friday bbs. As always, here are our favorite Instagram posts from women this past week

On the latest reproductive autonomy attacks & Alyssa Milano’s Sex Strike

An attack on reproductive freedoms is an attack on women and anyone else possessing a uterus

This is what abortion laws look like around the world today

While the US has a myriad of different abortion law that vary state by state, the situation around the world is similarly mixed

How to stop obsessing over an ex and really move on

Here’s the thing about breakups: some are easier to get over than others. The heart is a weird and fickle organ

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

Happy Friday bbs! Another week, another batch of hilarious memes from the ladies of Instagram (/Twitter).

Financial abuse is real — here's what you need to know

Understanding how financial abuse can come about and what it looks like is an important first step toward helping women who are in trouble

What if you and your partner like very different types of porn?

When we find out that our partner likes something that confuses us or turns off, it can be jarring- especially when it comes to porn

6 vagina/vulva worries that absolutely need to go

Just like a fingerprint, no two vulvas are exactly the same. Say it with me: there is no such thing as a normal vulva

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

Enjoy this roundup of our favorite Instagram posts from women this week!

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