Sex & relationships

Like the big sister you never had.

Boundaries & consent

Was it rape? Thinking about consent and unwanted sex

Better sex

The 11 best places to have sex in public

Ranked from lowest to highest risk

Better sex

Your guide to sex without penetration

7 ways to have outercourse

Person wearing a gray tank top and sweat pants is slumped against the wall. Their arms are crossed and they look upset. Knowing how to spot a red flag can help you recognize unhealthy patterns. Red flags are warning signs that a partner is unhealthy or even abusive.

Boundaries & consent

5 relationship red flags to look out for

When “I care” starts to feel more like control

Dating & hookups

Friends with benefits: How to know if it’s actually working for you

FWBs are all about boundaries and conversations

Two people holding hands while the light shines through the window blinds to build sexual trust in a new relationship.

Relationships

Building sexual trust in new relationships

Green flags, red flags, and how to trust your gut with someone new

Better sex

Green flag: Your boo wants to talk about birth control

Better sex

Give dental dams the respect they deserve

Everything you need to know about how to use dental dams

Better sex

How to keep sexual exploration fun and pressure-free

Finding what you like shouldn’t feel like homework

Dating & hookups

Mercury retrograde is bringing drama to your love life

Here’s what to look out for and how to avoid any romantic mishaps

Dating & hookups

6 relationship lessons from this season of Love Island USA

From condoms to consent, this season's islanders taught us a thing or two about healthy connections

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

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Bedsider and Sex & relationships

Sex and relationships work when they’re grounded in mutual consent and respect. Whether you’re navigating communication, intimacy, or just figuring out what you actually want––Bedsider has answers, with more than a decade of evidence-based articles and content from the sexual and reproductive health specialists at Power to Decide.