sextronaut replied to the topic Painful Sex, Lowered Sex Drive related to my Combination Pill? in the forum Sexual Health 3 years, 7 months ago
Hi @snapesonaplane, thanks so much for trusting us to share your story! It sounds like you’ve been on a bit of a journey with your contraception and I’m sorry to hear that it’s been painful and made sex, which can be so fun and pleasurable, undesirable!
I’ve also been on a contraception journey myself. I went on the pill at 14 to manage…[Read more]
sextronaut replied to the topic What is ethical porn? in the forum Sex & Relationships 3 years, 8 months ago
@goldenrose funny you say that today because I totally bit the bullet this morning! I’m subscribed to the Erika Lust Store emails and I got a 75% discount code sent to me last night so I used a voucher that I had to treat myself to a whole collection – 50 short films for super cheap! I’m so excited to start watching them!
sextronaut replied to the topic No girl friend but craving sex – what to do? in the forum Sex & Relationships 3 years, 8 months ago
Hey @ark24! Great question, thanks so much for reaching out!
Sex cravings are totally valid and normal, I experience them pretty often (sometimes at the most inopportune moments!).
If I don’t have anyone to play with at the time, I find the best way to satisfy those cravings is through masturbation, particularly a super deluxe self-love kind of a…[Read more]
sextronaut replied to the topic What is ethical porn? in the forum Sex & Relationships 3 years, 8 months ago
@goldenrose how great was porn week! I loved it.
I think ethical porn is fantastic! I love the work of Erika Lust, particularly her XConfessions series (people send in their fantasies and she creates them as film!). I haven’t yet bought a subscription but I’ve watched lots of clips for free and in trial periods. It’s just about biting the bullet…[Read more]
sextronaut replied to the topic What's the best fit? in the forum Sex & Relationships 3 years, 8 months ago
@tea they’re so good!! I’ve loved them so far. Do you take an extra pair with you when you leave home? I’m concerned I might ‘fill it’ after a full day and don’t have a backup option underwear wise – I’d just use an emergency tampon and go commando, hahaha, not ideal.
sextronaut replied to the topic Period Horror Stories in the forum Sexual Health 3 years, 8 months ago
@stephaniaaaah omg how horrifying!! I can’t believe a full menstrual cup fell out of you!!! While wearing white!! Jeewhiz.
Thank goodness you weren’t still on the train, I would have totally freaked out.
sextronaut replied to the topic Getting an IUD in the forum Sexual Health 3 years, 8 months ago
@tea It didn’t! 🙁 I need to be on my period for the procedure so booking the appointment is tricky, particularly this time – my appointment was 5 days late! Second month in a row that a late period has screwed up my plans. I’m really iron deficient at the moment and I think it’s what’s making my period more irregular than usual. Fingers are…[Read more]
sextronaut started the topic Period Horror Stories in the forum Sexual Health 3 years, 8 months ago
I’m sure anyone with a period has at least one “oh sh*t” period related story, and I’m actually shocked that I can’t find a thread like this on here.
I’ll start.
t.w. lots of blood!
I’m a menstrual cup user, and when I’m on my period and away from home I prefer to use a bathroom that also has private access to a sink so I can rinse out my…[Read more]
sextronaut replied to the topic What's the best fit? in the forum Sex & Relationships 3 years, 9 months ago
@goldenrose they’re amazing! I used them a couple of times during my last period and have bought three more pairs for my next period so I have enough pairs to get me through my cycle (or at least the super heavy days!). I’ve bought ModiBodi one’s 🙂
sextronaut replied to the topic IUD removal in the forum Sexual Health 3 years, 9 months ago
Good to know the medical information about this, thanks @nurse_nettie!
sextronaut replied to the topic IUD removal in the forum Sexual Health 3 years, 9 months ago
Thanks for the advice @tea and @stephaniaaaah! I’m getting super nervous about it but I’m sure it’ll all be fine.
How was your first period after insertion?
So interesting about the crash! I’ve never even thought about it!
sextronaut replied to the topic Buying contraception online in the forum Sexual Health 3 years, 9 months ago
I think there would be a way to do it safely! At the moment, you can buy PrEP online. You need a script from a doctor to do this though, and when getting a script all the necessary testing is completed (including STI/HIV screens and kidney and liver function). As well, I think companies can make it mandatory that deliveries require a signature and…[Read more]
sextronaut replied to the topic Getting an IUD in the forum Sexual Health 3 years, 9 months ago
@kitkat I’m so glad you’ve had a good experience! We’ve been chatting a bit on IUD removal about insertion, I should have remembered this thread!
I’ve officially decided to get an IUD after a very long period of indecisiveness! I’m nervous about the insertion/cramping but so keen to be rid of my heavy periods (hopefully!!). I’m also a bit…[Read more]
sextronaut replied to the topic IUD removal in the forum Sexual Health 3 years, 9 months ago
@tea I’m getting a hormonal IUD in one week! How were your cramps after your insertion? I’m preparing for the worst but I’ve got an appointment the next morning and a weekend-long family gathering. Were you completely bed-bound like some of the horror stories I’ve heard?!
sextronaut replied to the topic How did you learn about sex? in the forum Sex & Relationships 3 years, 9 months ago
I learnt the most from my parents, sex was always an open and honest conversation in my house and I’m super grateful for that. It’s probably the reason I am how I am today – super honest and open about sex!
I learnt quite a bit through popular culture too, so TV shows and magazines. Dolly Doctor taught me so much!
sextronaut replied to the topic What's the best fit? in the forum Sex & Relationships 3 years, 9 months ago
@goldenrose my experience with the diva cup is pretty similar – except my heaviest days are super heavy so I have to change my cup 4-5 times a day, and I still leak. 🙁 but, i’ve just just invested in some period undies to help with that!
I’ve also seen now that Diva Cup has released a third size – size 0. This one is for teens or menstruators…[Read more]
sextronaut replied to the topic Are young people having less sex????? in the forum Sex & Relationships 3 years, 9 months ago
This is such an interesting topic!
@earthmama that fact about dopamine has blown my mind – it seems so obvious but I’ve never even considered it – it makes so much sense!
I know that comprehensive sex education prevents early sexual debut (i.e. people who are taught great sex ed are having sex for the first time later), so I wonder if it also…[Read more]
sextronaut replied to the topic WANTED: Tips for moving in with your partner? in the forum Sex & Relationships 3 years, 9 months ago
@curiousss congratulations! Moving in with a partner can be a super exciting time and a real ‘level up’ in a relationship.
As for navigating it, I thinks it’s really important for both parties to keep in mind that your relationship will change, in all kinds of ways. Introducing those home habits to a relationship can be a huge wake up call to…[Read more]
sextronaut replied to the topic Falling off the gym wagon in the forum Hanging Out 3 years, 9 months ago
Well done, @will! Sounds like you’re smashing your goals.
sextronaut replied to the topic Body positivity for men in the forum Sex & Relationships 3 years, 10 months ago
@tea I was just talking to my sister about this the other day! She’s a psychologist and was talking to me about how the rates of eating disorders have leveled out to even across the sexes now, where as around 15-20 years ago researched showed about 90% of cases were women. It’s so awful.
I think there’s no where near enough body…[Read more]