Disclaimer: We acknowledge that there are many different words that individuals use to describe themselves after experiencing sexual assault. In this article, we use the term ‘survivor’ for the sake of consistency. We acknowledge that there are many different ways of processing sexual violence, and we believe each individual person should choose the language that…
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Female Ejaculation
It has been traditionally accepted that while females may experience orgasm, sexual intercourse is centered on the ejaculation of a male. However, modern researchers have built upon the experiments of historically well-known sex researchers to explain the phenomenon known as female ejaculation. These recent studies have shown that women, too, can and have experienced ejaculation. This…
How can I Remember to Take my Birth Control?
Why Do I Have To Be Consistent With My Birth Control? When comparing different birth control options, there are often two effectiveness percentages that are shown. One describes “perfect use,” while the other describes “typical use.” It is important to differentiate between the two numbers. “Perfect use” rates describe the protection that the contraceptive method provides when it…
History of the Third Gender in Native American Tribes
Introduction Western cultures typically ascribe to the gender binary, or the gender system that is characterized by the existence of two genders based on sex: male and female. This is assumed to be ‘natural’ as it is based on an anatomical or biological basis, which is believed to be more ‘objective.’ However, numerous Native American…
The History of Tampons and Pads
Throughout history, although women did not always have the inventions of modern tampons and pads, they still found ways to deal with their monthly menstrual cycles. Women have been known to use rags, cotton, sheep’s wool, rabbit fur, knitted pads, and even grass to hinder the flow of menstrual blood.3 These practices varied from culture…
Myths about Aging & Sex
Although sex might not be as taboo as it used to be, the idea of sex as one gets older is still clouded with myths and uncertainty. Society tends to hold the idea that older people simply do not participate in or enjoy sex as much as younger people. One study even showed that a…
SexInfo Lesson Plan
We have arranged some of our essential articles and favorite videos in a lesson plan that will help you to teach your high school sex education course!1 Make use of the hyperlinks below, or browse our “Topics” page for even more content. This lesson plan covers an extensive array of topics in sexuality and is most…
Do’s and Don’ts of Teaching Sex Ed
So, you’re teaching a sexual health education course… Sexual education is an important area of study, but teaching it the correct way can be challenging. When implemented correctly, sexual education can be crucial in preventing teenage pregnancy, negative stigmas towards sex, and the spread of sexually transmitted infections. Below is a list of helpful tips…
The Issue With Abstinence-Only Programs
Why Don’t Abstinence-Only Programs Work? Abstinence-only programs (also known as “abstinence-only-until-marriage” programs) teach students to refrain from sexual activity until they are married. While these programs may have good intentions, they tend to exclude discussion of contraceptive methods, non-heterosexual relationships, gender identity, and abortion. Evidence has shown that young people have sexual experiences regardless of…