In Case You’re Curious: For Teens

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It doesn’t matter someone’s gender, no one can become pregnant from oral sex. Oral sex is the mouth on the genitals (penis, vulva, or anus). Pregnancy can happen if sperm get into the vagina, but not if they’re in the mouth. STIs can pass during any type of sex. Talking to your partner, getting tested regularly, and using a condom or dental dam can help reduce the risk of STIs.

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May is Sex Ed For All Month! 🎉 Everyone deserv

May is Sex Ed For All Month! 🎉

Everyone deserves to have their questions answered. Text in INSTA to 57890 to opt in to our CONFIDENTIAL (we don't know who you are) and FREE (regular texting rates apply) sexual health text line!

You can ask any sexual health question you have and one of our trained sex educators will answer.

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Great question! Yes, in fact, there are vaccines a

Great question! Yes, in fact, there are vaccines available for protection against some sexually transmitted infections (STI's).

HPV is one of the most common STI's. The HPV vaccine (also known as Gardasil or Gardasil 9) protects folks from some of the more serious strains of HPV that can lead to cancer or genital warts. There is also a vaccine available that protects people from getting Hepatitis B, another STI.

People have a lot of different feelings about vaccinations! But getting vaccinated helps ensure not only that we don't get these infections, but that we don't spread them to the people in our lives. Remember, even if someone has received a vaccine against either of these STI's it's still important to get tested regularly, talk with our partners about our health, and use protection. Oh, and wear a mask!

Unsure if you've received either of these vaccines? Or just want to know more? Talk to a trusted adult or visit a health center (like Planned Parenthood!) to learn more.

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We get this question a lot! The truth is, some peo

We get this question a lot! The truth is, some people ejaculate (cum) or experience orgasms during sex and others don't, or don't always. Talking about what does and doesn't feel good can help. But whether or not someone ejaculates/orgasms may be affected by a number of factors - mood, nerves, stress level, health, even certain medications could impact this! Keep in mind there are more ways to be sexual with one another than just sex, so it may also mean finding what feels best!

Finally, people can have great sex whether or not they "cum" every time, and this isn't a reflection of the feelings we have for our partners.

If you're worried or have more concerns, talking to a doctor or a trusted adult can be helpful. And remember, there is more to any sexual experience than just a "climax"!

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A tampon is inserted into the vagina to collect period blood. It cannot get “lost” inside the vagina. Towards the back of the vagina is an organ called the cervix that separates the vagina from the uterus. The opening to the cervix isn’t large enough for a tampon to get in, so it keeps the tampon in the vagina. Typically the tampon’s string will hang outside the vagina so it can easily be pulled out. If a tampon’s string ends up inside the vagina a person can use their fingers to find the tampon. If they can’t find the tampon with their fingers, they should talk to a trusted adult or go to a healthcare provider to have it removed. It’s not healthy for the body for a tampon to be in the vagina for longer than 8 hours.

Great question! Someone CAN get pregnant from pre-

Great question! Someone CAN get pregnant from pre-cum! (If you aren't sure what pre-cum is, find it in our previous posts!) Pre-cum is a liquid that comes out of the penis any time a person gets an erection, before ejaculation. Although pre-cum does not contain any sperm in it, it can pick up sperm on the way out of the penis, especially if the person has recently ejaculated. There's no way to know when there is or isn't sperm in pre-cum. Peeing before sex for a person with a penis can help reduce this risk, but it's important to remember that everybody is different and the only way to reduce the risk of pregnancy or STI's is by using a condom.

¡Gran pregunta! ¡Alguien PUEDE quedar embarazade de pre-eyaculación! (Si no estás segure de qué es el líquido preeyaculatorio, ¡encuéntralo en nuestras publicaciones anteriores!) El líquido preeyaculatorio es un líquido que sale del pene cada vez que una persona tiene una erección, antes de la eyaculación. Aunque el líquido preeyaculatorio no contiene espermatozoides, puede recoger espermatozoides al salir del pene, especialmente si la persona ha eyaculado recientemente. No hay forma de saber cuándo haya o no haya esperma en el líquido preeyaculatorio. Orinar antes de tener sexo para una persona con pene puede ayudar a reducir este riesgo, pero es importante recordar que todos somos diferentes y que la única forma de reducir el riesgo de embarazo o ITS es usando un condón.

How much tongue should I use? // ¿Cuánta len

How much tongue should I use? // ¿Cuánta lengua debo usar?

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Whether we’re talking about kissing, oral sex, or eating ice cream – everyone is different and likes different “amount” of tongue. It can help to talk to a partner about what they like and pay attention to their non-verbal cues when kissing or during other sexual activities. It’s okay to stop at any time and check in with a partner to see if both of you are enjoying the amount of tongue (or anything else you’re doing!) Knowing what a partner likes and doesn’t like is part of consent and having a healthy relationship.

Ya sea que estemos hablando de besos, sexo oral o comer un helado, todos son diferentes y les gusta una "cantidad" diferente de lengua. Puede ser útil hablar con tu pareja sobre lo que le gusta y prestar atención a sus señales no verbales cuando se besan o durante otras actividades sexuales. Está bien detenerse en cualquier momento y hablar con tu pareja para ver si ambos disfrutan la cantidad de lengua (¡o cualquier otra cosa que estén haciendo!). Saber lo que le gusta y lo que no le gusta a tu pareja es parte del consentimiento y tener una relación saludable.

We get this question all the time! Someone might h

We get this question all the time! Someone might have cramps during or before their period. That’s because the uterus is squeezing and contracting to help the uterine lining shed. These cramps might feel achy or uncomfortable.

BUT those cramps shouldn’t be *extremely* painful. If someone is in a lot of pain during their period, then it’s a good idea to see a doctor or nurse. Of course, people might have different ideas of what “counts” as “a lot of pain.” But typically, we say that if periods are so painful that they’re keeping you from doing the things you’d normally do in a day, like going to school or work, then it’s a good idea to talk to a doctor or nurse. You know your body best, and if you’re concerned, you ALWAYS deserve to have a healthcare professional listen to your concerns! Very painful periods could be signs of things like endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or other conditions. A doctor or nurse can help you figure out what’s causing painful cramps and what can help manage the pain.

So if your periods are very painful, you don’t have to suffer in silence!

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Pronouns are words that can replace someone’s na

Pronouns are words that can replace someone’s name. “They,” “she,” and “he,” are all examples of pronouns (but there are lots of other pronouns out there, too!). Pronouns are important! They’re a part of who someone is. So respecting someone’s pronouns is part of respecting who they are. That’s why it’s important to think about what to do if you make a mistake and use the wrong pronouns for someone.

The first thing you can do is apologize. This can sound as simple as saying “I’m sorry.” While apologizing can be an important step, it’s also important to not over-apologize or over-explain. This can put the person’s whose pronouns you messed up in a position of feeling like it’s their job to comfort you or ease your guilt (when it’s really not). So it’s best to keep it short and sweet and move on to step 2: correct yourself. As soon as you realize you’ve used the wrong pronoun (or as soon as it’s been pointed out to you), you should correct yourself by using the correct pronoun. This is important whether or not that person happens to be around. Step 3 is not something you do in the moment, but rather a commitment to do better in the future. For many people, that means practicing getting pronouns right. So practice in your head! Practice out loud! Do whatever you need to do to make sure you can respect peoples’ pronouns in the future.

And remember: It’s not about you, so don’t make it about you! The important thing is to show respect for people. So apologize, correct yourself, and do better! Everyone deserves to have their pronouns respected.

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