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.

Displaying 1-12 of 25 articles by “Emma McGowan”
Masturbation
When masturbation feels like a chore: How to take the pressure out of self-pleasure
Let's ditch the guilt and get back to what actually feels good
Relationships
The friend group guide to supporting each other's sex lives
Fun without the judgment
Masturbation
Masturbation myths your body doesn’t care about (but your brain might)
Solo sex is real sex—and it's time to leave the guilt behind
Better sex
The art of sexual communication that actually feels sexy
Dirty talk is a skill you can master
Young people scrolling on their phones.
Birth control
Birth control on TikTok vs. real life
There’s more to going off birth control than what shows up on TikTok
Emergency contraception
Need emergency contraception right now? Here's how to choose the best kind for you
Don't panic—you've got options
Birth control
TikTok made me scared of birth control
Before tossing your pills or cancelling your appointment, let’s separate facts from fear
Birth control
The pleasure-friendly guide to birth control
Because your birth control should work for you and your sex life
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?
Health care
7 sexual health services you can get from the comfort of your own home
Telehealth can make your life so much easier
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
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
Herpes: What it is, how it’s spread, and how to manage it
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