A rape should be treated as a medical emergency
A sexual assault is an event that can affect those who experience it in very different ways. Fear, sadness and even guilt are among the many feelings that can arise with violence of this type. The long-term psychological consequences have been identified, although it is important to remember that each person is different and experiences […]
Do you want to be sure? Try sex without penetration
Information gaps on sex education are filled with myths and stereotypes that distort the way we view sexuality. And one of the most entrenched myths is the one that indicates that sexual intercourse is focused on penetration, either vaginal or anal. If you choose to move away from this prejudice, you will have the opportunity […]
People with intellectual disabilities also require sex education
Information on sexuality remains limited, even in the midst of this age where knowledge on countless topics is just a click away. However, not all people have the same access to the Internet or to the technological tools that allow them to access this information, and this is the case of people with an intellectual […]
Six tips to improve your sexual health
When talking about any topic that involves the adjective “sexual”, the genital area of the body immediately comes to mind. We can also associate it with pleasure or intimacy. And if we say “sexual health”, perhaps we are mainly thinking about how to avoid infections that are transmitted in this way, since, historically, the idea […]
These are the sexual infections for which you can be vaccinated
When talking about precautions during sexual intercourse, the main protagonists are usually sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The purpose of condoms is to protect you from microorganisms that pass from one person to another through this route and that can cause significant health damage. Some of these infections are curable, specifically those caused by bacteria, fungi […]
HIV: tell me what you do and I’ll tell you the risk
Four decades ago we saw the birth of the myth that HIV only affected groups stigmatized by society, especially homosexual men, people who inject drugs and people dedicated to the sex trade. However, the facts have shown that the virus does not distinguish gender, age, skin color or sexual orientation, but can affect anyone. Even […]
How do I know if I have Monkeypox?
Monkeypox is spreading throughout the world without, to date, strong measures being taken to stop it. The good news is that it is not a new virus, since it had already been identified about five decades ago, in some African countries. The bad new is not only that it is now in every region of […]
You can make your school safer for LGBT people
Bullying is one of the most worrying problems in school communities. Any characteristic that makes you “different” from others (as if not all of us were) can be teased, attacked or singled out. When we talk about sexual diversity, bullying can make the lives of those who suffer it tremendously difficult. And it is that, […]
Exercising your sexuality is your right, make it safe
The moment and the way in which each person exercises their sexuality must be a strictly personal decision, but, unfortunately, there are many external factors that influence this area of life. From the pressure of friends or their partner to the difficulty in accessing such an important protection method as the condom, adolescents and young […]
Sex between women: how to do it better and safer
When it comes to prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), everything tends to focus on sex between a man and a woman. A second group of concern is men who have sex with men, but the conversation usually ends there. This discourse that does not mention women who have relationships with other women seems to […]
Seven lies you’ve believed about sex
For a long time, sex before marriage has been socially rejected. In an effort to contain this activity, a series of myths have been created around sexual relations, myths that sought to frighten and thus cause people not to think about trying it. Currently, the conversation about sex has opened up more and more, so […]
Oral stimulation: watch where you put your mouth
Moisture, heat, softness, suction. The mouth is a highly erotic organ, so it is not surprising that oral stimulation is such a popular practice. However, have you thought about where you put your mouth? Enjoy with caution It’s true: if we wanted sexual relations to be totally safe, we would have to carry them out […]