Sex and sexuality

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Am I Ready for Sex?

Am I ready for sex? This is a very common question. Your question may be “How do I know if I’m ready to have sex for the first time?” or “How do I know if I’m ready to have sex with a new person?” or even “How do I know if I’m ready to have sex with my ex again?” Whatever your question is, we’re sorry to say we can’t give you a definitive answer.
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What is sex?

The word sex has more than one meaning. On this page we explain some of the common sexual behaviors because we think being specific is always better.
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Sex and Relationships

Many people confuse love, commitment, and sex, or assume the three always go hand-in-hand. There are many ways to express love, and you don’t need to have sex with someone to show them you love them.
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Talking about Sex

Communication is necessary throughout a relationship, from the very beginning to the very end. Talking about sex openly makes for relationships that are more fun and satisfying.
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Anal Sex and STIs

Anal sex may have once been thought of more taboo than other sexual behaviors, but today we know it’s a perfectly normal way to find sexual pleasure.
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Celebrate the Start of #safesexysummer in June

It's time to celebrate the start of summer! June is filled with national observances to help you start the summer off right. We're here to help make June the start of a #safesexysummer.
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How to Talk To Your Kids about Sex and Sexuality

Does your child feel it's okay to talk with you about sex and sexual health? If not, have you thought about who will answer your child's questions? Only you can tell your child that it's okay to ask you questions. You want to become askable!
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Learn about Sexual Health

There are many things that fall under the sexual health umbrella—reproductive health, sexually transmitted infections, relationships, gender expression, and so much more.
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Can I Get A UTI From Sex?

You can get a UTI from sex, but it’s not what you think. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They’re not considered contagious. And yet, they can be a result of sex.

A Tribute to Pioneering Sex Educator Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Today there are a lot of experts offering sexual health information and advice on websites and social media, but in the 1980s it seemed like everyone was listening to just one: Dr. Ruth Westheimer.