Most singles over age 50 think they’re no longer at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In 2009, AARP asked older singles how committed they felt to condoms. Only one in five said they used them every time, 32% of the … [Read more...] about Dating After 50: Are Condoms Still Necessary?
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Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Safer Sex Practices
Keeping It Clean Q: I am 32 years old and I am obsessed with anal sex with commercial sex workers. How can I avoid sexually transmitted diseases and maintain cleanliness? Is there a drug/vaccine for me to keep it safe to have … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Safer Sex Practices
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: First Timer Questions
Adult Virginity Q: Hi Dr. Laurie. Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. I’m a 24 year old male and a lot of my friends lost their virginities years ago. I was a late bloomer and didn’t really start dating until … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: First Timer Questions
Good Sex—The Spectrum of Safety and Pleasure
On September 29, 2024, we hosted our first Something Positive for Positive People Safe Sex Expo in New York City. The intention of this expo was to implement an intervention program to address the gaps in STI prevention that … [Read more...] about Good Sex—The Spectrum of Safety and Pleasure
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Those Newly Single Problems
Setting Up The App Settings Q: I’m a recently single woman who just got out of a 20-year relationship. I loved my ex but man, the sex was not there for us. Now that I’m single—and have been for a while—I want to start using … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Those Newly Single Problems
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: How Will This Procedure Change My Sex Life?
IUDs And Sex Q: I was on birth control for years and hormones really messed with me. I went off it and felt great, but I’m in a long-term relationship now and it just makes sense to get some kind of birth control. I talked to … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: How Will This Procedure Change My Sex Life?
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: How Old Do I Need To Be?
How Old Do I Need To Be? Q: I’m in my early 20s and in a relationship, but we’re having a problem having sex. She’s very tight and we want to use condoms to protect ourselves. But these two factors make me go soft the minute I … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: How Old Do I Need To Be?
Safe Slutting: How To Initiate A Conversation About Sexual Health And Pleasure With A New Partner
For many people the idea of talking about sexual health and pleasure with a new partner might make them feel awkward and want to shy away from the conversation. When is the best time to even have the conversation. How do you even … [Read more...] about Safe Slutting: How To Initiate A Conversation About Sexual Health And Pleasure With A New Partner
When A Partner Changes Their Mind
Hi Courtney, My boyfriend and I are going through a breakup. We dated for 3.5 years and one of his main reasons for breaking up is having to use condoms. He doesn’t have herpes, and I do. That’s some of the deepest heartache … [Read more...] about When A Partner Changes Their Mind
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Safer Sex When At Risk
HPV Contraction Q: I am male. I am vaccinated against HPV (Gardasil) but I was made aware that a previous partner of mine tested positive for a dangerous, cancer-causing form of HPV. I went to a medical clinic and they told me … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Safer Sex When At Risk
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: What’s The Best Birth Control?
Best Birth Control Q: When I was younger, I was on the birth control pill, but I was always scared of the associated risk of heart attack since I occasionally smoked cigarettes. When I entered a serious relationship in my 20's, … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: What’s The Best Birth Control?
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Getting Lubed Up
Lube Options Q: My girlfriend wanted to try something different so she got some weird lubes. One of them was warming and one of them was “climax control.” I don’t know which one it was, but one of them gave me a terrible … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Getting Lubed Up