Emma McGowan
Emma McGowan is a veteran blogger who writes about startups and sex. She's Bustle's sex ed columnist at Sex IDK and a regular contributor to Bustle and Startups.co. Her work has appeared in Mashable, The Daily Dot's The Kernel, Mic, and The Bold Italic. She’s a sex-positive feminist whose hobbies include making patterns and sewing, connecting with other women, and reading at least three books a week.
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Birth control
Need a (really) last-minute costume idea? Go as historical birth control!
Why not use Halloween as an excuse to celebrate birth control through the ages?
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Health care
7 sexual health services you can get from the comfort of your own home
Telehealth can make your life so much easier
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
Chlamydia: it’s not as pretty as it sounds
It’s common to have no symptoms, but if left untreated, it can be serious
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
Herpes: What it is, how it’s spread, and how to manage it
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Health care
5 times you should go see a provider in person
Telehealth is a game-changer, but sometimes you need to go old school
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Health care
How to protect your privacy when getting birth control or STI tests in the mail
It’s not as scary as it sounds
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
How to get tested (and treated) for STIs without leaving your house
Telehealth options for STI testing can make life easier
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Health care
How to tell if your telehealth provider is protecting your privacy
Telehealth providers have to abide by HIPAA just like in-person providers
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Health care
How much does telehealth cost with and without insurance?
Many insurance plans cover telehealth, and lots of telehealth options are affordable without insurance
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
Pretty much everyone you know has had HPV
And you've probably had it too
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Diaphragm
Why I use a diaphragm for birth control
The diaphragm is hormone-free and gives me total control
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
Demystifying trich, the super common STI you’ve never heard of
Everything you need to know about this curable STI
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