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Knowledge is power, and we can promote a healthier relationship with sex. But first we need to stop perpetuating the following 17 myths about female sexuality.

Abortion is a complicated issue for teenagers – but not always for the reasons parents think. Here are some things to keep in mind when you’re addressing this topic with your teen.

Have you fallen for this myth? Insecurity is a factor in some women’s sexual choices, but it’s not a universal motivator – and here’s why we really need to challenge this idea.

Most sexual education is terrible! Here’s a guide for cisgender girls and women with what you need to know before having sex for the first time.

It’s time that men start having more accountable conversations about healthy, positive sexuality. Here’s a great place to start.

Romantic comedies show it. Dating advice condones it. But the idea of sex as a game for men to win has some scary real world consequences.

Have you heard of “the orgasm gap?” Some people say it’s harder for women to have orgasms – but these statistics and cultural norms will convince you that there’s more to the story.

Have you talked to your kids about the election of Donald Trump? It’s tough to figure out how – here are some insights that can help.

The “War on Women” is a war on me, but I’m not a woman. I’m trans, and I am personally affected by anti-choice legislation. Changing the cis-nomative atmosphere is difficult, but there are some steps that individuals and organizations can take to improve this lack of intersectionality. Women, after all, aren’t the only people who need access to abortions.

The idea that family members don’t want to know about each other’s sex lives is pretty popular – but it’s having some damaging results.

How do you feel about talking to your kids about sex? Many people find it nerve-wracking, but these useful tips can help you figure out how to raise your children with a positive view of sexuality.

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Sex should never hurt. This is true regardless of a person’s gender, irrespective of the kind of sex that someone is having (consensual and desired pain-play notwithstanding), and it’s true whether it’s a person’s first or 401st time. But why are so many people resigned to having painful sex? Well, partly because we don’t talk about it enough. So let’s start now.

Do you believe that all first-time vaginal penetration has to involve pain and bleeding? Actually, for most people, it doesn’t have to be this way! Here are the misguided reasons so many of us believe this is true.

Our world is saturated in sex, and queerness is often linked to it. Can you think of more lies that make it seem like something’s wrong with you if you’re not interested in sex?

Do you look anything like the people deemed “most beautiful” by magazines? Here’s how the beauty bias might be getting to you – and what to do about it.

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We hear about “rape kits” providing medical evidence of whether or not someone is a rape victim – but this myth is actually limiting our understanding of rape.

Rape has a very low conviction rate – but don’t make the mistake of thinking that increasing convictions alone would end rape culture. Here’s why that’s a dangerous idea.

If you’ve been sexually assaulted, you might feel confused about what happened and what to do next. Dr. Lindsey Doe has some answers to remind you that you’re not alone and there’s help available.