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5 Sex Lessons From the Animal Kingdom
A recent study shows that deer mice are monogamous and have "superior stress tolerance and blood sugar regulation." That would make us think that for humans, a monogamous relationship would prove to offer health benefits, but what else can we learn from the animal kingdom? Here are the first five of 10 sex lessons from a recent MSNBC article and my interpretation of each one.
DearSugar Needs Your Help: My Best Friend Is a Train Wreck!
Dear Sugar and Worried Wendy need your help. Her best friend has spiraled out of control and Wendy's concerned for her future. She wants her to be happy and healthy, but doesn't know what to do in order to help her get there.
Dear Quiz: How Well Do You Know Yeast Infections?
If you're a woman, chances are you've had to endure at least one horribly uncomfortable yeast infection in your lifetime. If you hadn't heard yet, there may be a yeast infection vaccine in our future which could help to prevent future infections, but until then, take this little quiz to see what you know about yeast infections, their causes, and how they relate to sex.
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Funny or Not Funny: Herpex
This morning I found a funny faux commercial posted on Tango mocking the herpes commercial genre. The funny guys at Britanick.com are the brains behind this add promoting a made-up drug called Herpex. Since there is no cure, Herpex is "specifically created to deal with genital herpes" and even though it doesn't prevent outbreaks, it does allow you to teleport which can come in handy during those uncomfortable moments!DearSugar Needs Your Help: Should I Tell My Friend the Truth?
DearSugar and Stuck In a Hard Place Heidi need your help. Her best friend recently broke up with her boyfriend, and Heidi learned through a mutual friend that he had cheated on her while they were still together. She's beyond upset with him but doesn't know what to do.
Group Therapy: Herpes Hits Home
This past weekend I noticed a patch of red, itchy bumps and a sore "you know where." I found it ironic, and helpful, to see DearSugar's recent postings regarding herpes and other STIs. I am going to allow my doctor to diagnose me, but my mind can't help going to the worst scenario.
You Gotta Know About Gonorrhea
OK folks, it's time for America's favorite subject — gonorrhea. Well, maybe it's not your favorite, or even on your list of 100 favorite topics to discuss, but it's definitely something everyone should know about. Take this quiz to test what you know about this STI.
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Dos and Don'ts When It Comes to STI Prevention
STIs are not only uncomfortable, painful, and sometimes embarrassing, but they can also lead to health complications such as infertility, cancer, or even death. With that said, here's a reminder of the ways you can protect yourself, brought to you by the MayoClinic.
- Talk to your partner.
STI Facts
If you are sexually active, it's a sad fact that we need to watch out for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
Knowledge is prevention, so take this quiz to test your understanding of STIs.
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You Asked: I Think I Have an STI
Dear Sugar,
A friend of mine called me tonight to tell me I needed to get checked for an STI. She and I both had unprotected sex with the same guy, and her recent pap came back irregular. She hasn't been told what it is yet, but I'm worried that I have whatever it is.
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