Sexual health & wellness
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Periods & vaginal health
The 3-Month Itch: My battle with a recurring yeast infection
Yeast infections are super common. Here’s what you should know about preventing and treating one.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
How to get tested for HIV
At home, in the clinic, with a swab or a blood test, there are many ways you can find out your HIV status.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
BTW, you should get tested: How to tell someone you have an STI
Whether you want to break the news directly or with an (anonymous) e-card, email, or text, STI notification services can help.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
5 myths about getting HIV, busted
There are a lot of myths out there, so here’s the real deal on how HIV is spread.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
5 myths about living with HIV, busted
If you’re one of the 1.2 million HIV-positive people in the U.S., you can have a long, healthy life.
FAQs - Pregnancy & fertility
What are the health risks of pregnancy?
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
Sigh: The most common STIs are getting even more common
The CDC has some not-so-great news about rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea in the U.S.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
4 STI myths that get in the way of a healthy sex life
Think you know everything you need to know about STIs? You might be surprised.
Pregnancy & fertility
How to respond if asked, “When are you going to have kids?”
Pocket responses to help move you on to the next subject
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
Getting tested for herpes can be a pain... in the finger
A new, cheap blood test lets you find out if you have herpes with the prick of a finger.
Periods & vaginal health
Research takes a closer look at pubic hair
A study asked over 1,100 young men and women about their pubic hair grooming practices and preferences.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
My BFF has genital herpes
Her life-changing news altered my thinking about sexual health.
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Sexual health & wellness
Why shouldn’t you be a know-it-all about your body? Bedsider has you covered—from periods and vaginal health to STIs, fertility, and navigating the healthcare system. We break it all down in ways that are real, clear, and actually useful, so you can stay informed and feel more in tune with your body. All content is written and medically reviewed by reproductive health experts, grounded in the latest guidelines, and informed by over a decade of evidence-based sex education from Power to Decide.
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