tea replied to the topic Mirena/IUD in the forum Sexual Health 1 year, 10 months ago
Hey @yogigirl I hope you’re doing okay, did you make a decision about getting the Mirena or not? I hope what @nurse_nettie said helped you with your decision.
I’m just going to link you to some other threads we have about the Mirena and similar contraceptions, know you’re not alone in your situation.
tea replied to the topic Talking during sex in the forum Sex & Relationships 1 year, 10 months ago
Totally true @mintmilano, I suppose communication can be a whole lot more than talking too!
@aunt_flo OMG, yes the running out of things to say is something I really struggled with too! What more can I say other than “mm that feels so good” but you’re so right, little noises and things like that can be just as effective.
Sometimes things just…[Read more]
tea started the topic Can long distance relationships work? in the forum Sex & Relationships 1 year, 10 months ago
Do you think long distance relationships can work? I’ve been in a few myself and I think they can! Communication is important in any relationship but I think even more so when you can’t be near someone. In my past LDR’s, we would have online dates via Skype and text each other a LOT to keep involved in each other’s lives. My favourite part about…[Read more]
tea replied to the topic How contagious is herpes? in the forum Nurse Nettie 1 year, 10 months ago
Very good point @huliana, definitely something I was surprised about too! I think a lot of people don’t know about the transmission because of the negative social stigma attached to herpes, so if we don’t talk about it we don’t know about it! Disclosing this kind of information to partners is important in stopping that spread to genitals.
tea started the topic National Orgasm Day! in the forum Sex & Relationships 1 year, 10 months ago
Did you know that today is National Orgasm Day? YAY!
If you have trouble reaching an orgasm, that’s okay too – the journey can be just as fun as the destination! I thought I’d start off by sharing a fun fact about orgasms, if you have one please share!!
Did you know orgasms can help alleviate menstrual cramps? This is due to the endorphins…[Read more]
tea replied to the topic Haven't had sex for almost 6 Years. Help me out in the forum Sex & Relationships 1 year, 11 months ago
Thanks so much for sharing @mapho and like @nurse_nettie you’re totally not alone in this, it’s soo common for all types of people. This actually happened to me when I had my IUD removed because my hormones were balancing back out, so I had VERY increased sensitivity and would come super quickly when having sex. I think the most important thing is…[Read more]
tea replied to the topic Jealousy in relationships in the forum Sex & Relationships 1 year, 11 months ago
tea replied to the topic Exercising on your period in the forum Sexual Health 1 year, 11 months ago
Yay for not being alone! Hydration is definitely key @yogigirl I try to increase my intake around my period. Hmm, boosting energy levels is still a mystery to me but I find changing the type of exercise I do when I’m on my period really helps! I usually climb as my exercise but I am way too tired to do that during my period so I try to walk or…[Read more]
tea replied to the topic Genital acne?? in the forum Nurse Nettie 1 year, 11 months ago
OMG I really didn’t think you could get pimples downstairs but there you go!!! Thanks so much for the handy links too @nurse_nettie :~)
tea replied to the topic Lube in the forum Sex & Relationships 1 year, 11 months ago
OMG yes the peppermint feeling is so good @yogigirl or anything which enhances sensation tbh!
Oh good tip about checking ingredients @alaska I forget to do that all the time and it’s so important to check because you need to be sure it’s compatible with the type of toys you’re using! Do you have a favourite brand?
tea replied to the topic Do you believe in having 'a type'? in the forum Hanging Out 1 year, 11 months ago
Oh that sounds so lovely @yogigirl! It makes me think of couples from “Too Hot To Handle” on Netflix, have you seen that?
tea replied to the topic Jealousy in relationships in the forum Sex & Relationships 1 year, 11 months ago
Hey @yogigirl so lovely to hear you’re enjoying this new relationship! Are you still together? Were you able to manage things?
I’ve had this come up before in past relationships and it really just comes down to open communication with your partner. Likely they didn’t have a good time in their previous relationships or it could be something else…[Read more]
tea replied to the topic Am I trans? in the forum Sex & Relationships 1 year, 11 months ago
Thank you all so much for your thoughtful replies @sextronaut, @earthmama, @stephaniaaaah, @paterson, @nurse_nettie, it’s nice to know I’m not alone and have people who I can talk to about it.
I recently came across a tiktok which went along the lines of “would you still be non-binary if you were born a cis man?” and honestly that one shook me…[Read more]
tea started the topic Genital acne?? in the forum Nurse Nettie 1 year, 11 months ago
Is genital acne a thing? Or are little bumps down there cause for alarm?
tea replied to the topic Early period? in the forum Sexual Health 1 year, 11 months ago
Thank you @champagnepapi and @nurse_nettie! Good to know it’s normal. With pain, I quite often will have intense stabbing pains in my left side, which happens on and off my period. I’ve had an ultrasound and there are no cysts but I think it could be PCOS or maybe endometriosis related? I haven’t been diagnosed with either, and my gynaecologist…[Read more]
tea replied to the topic Am I worried for no reason? in the forum Nurse Nettie 1 year, 11 months ago
Not silly at all @worriedboysure, it’s really great you’re doing your best to stay safe and informed for you and your partner!
What @nurse_nettie said about contraception is so true, that it’s great to see you talking about contraception with your partner. I hope you feel less anxious about things now.
tea replied to the topic Do you believe in having 'a type'? in the forum Hanging Out 1 year, 11 months ago
OMG @YogiGirl yes same!!! I’ve definitely had friends who turned into more than after a while!
Did your ‘idea of your type’ change because you became interested in this guy or do you think you got closer just because of your time together?
It’s really interesting how relationships can change like that. It’s always nice when it’s in a positive way too!
tea replied to the topic Book recommendations for body positivity and self worth in the forum Sex & Relationships 1 year, 11 months ago
Oh good recommendation @YogiGirl !
“Doing It” by Hannah Witton might be a good pick for you? Similar themes to the one by Florence. I also enjoy anything written by Clementine Ford, I always feel empowered reading her books!
A more, science-based read which I 10/10 love is “Bonk” by Mary Roach. I did buy this initially for the cover art, but…[Read more]
tea replied to the topic Spill the beans. What’s your best or worst dating story? in the forum Sexual Health 1 year, 11 months ago
My BEST would be going to a climbing gym and not telling my date I was extremely scared of heights at the time! They thought I’d had a horrible time because I got stuck on the wall and was crying a lot, but I actually wanted to go back for more at the end of it haha! It’s now my favourite hobby!
tea started the topic Exercising on your period in the forum Sexual Health 1 year, 11 months ago
UGH Does anyone else get MASSIVELY exhausted when they’re on their period?? I’ve heard exercising is supposed to help alleviate pain and that sort of thing, but I never have any energy to do anything! When I try to exercise on the first day of my period, I find it the absolute worst! Sometimes I even feel like I could pass out, but I’ll be well…[Read more]