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@stephaniaaaah So true about the terminology! Hopefully, it gets updated so there’s less stigma. I love that you share your outbreaks online! When I was feeling a bit down about mine, I went on Instagram to see if people post any there – and they do!! It was a huge confidence booster to know I’m not alone (I mean I know I’m not because pretty much…[Read more]

@earthmama LOCK AND KEY?? That’s so bizarre! And also, so embarrassing for people who are too afraid to ask! I’m glad your friend was with you at the time. I think I’d be the same if I was alone tbh!

@curiousss Thank you so much for the advice!!! Seems like you had such a wide range of experiences with access to contraceptive items! Stocking up…[Read more]

@goldenrose This whole situation screams red flags to be, to be honest! It’s great that your friend has felt so confident and safe to be able to confide in you about personal things like this. I think as a friend who is concerned about her and her safety, you should speak up if you sense something isn’t quite right! Sure relationships are never…[Read more]

@sextronaut I had no idea you could use dental dams for the anus! Are there any positive aspects to doing this?

@saisha I hope you were able to find a product that works best for you and your partner!

@earthmama Wow that’s so brave of you to take such a huge life step like that! I like what @aunt_flo said about reminding yourself you’re not doing anything bad, regardless of an interview outcome.

Think of this free time as time you can use to mould a new you! Focus on the things you love doing or maybe even put in some time to learn something…[Read more]

@stephaniaaaah Wow, I didn’t know you could get them on your butt! I’ve just had my first skin breakout, right in the cupid’s bow!! It’s so frustrating but I’ve become really confident in having them now? Yeah there’s this weird scab on my face but it’ll go away and a sore doesn’t change who I am as a person!

@nurse_nettie Wow thanks so much for this info! I totally thought you couldn’t use a cup with the IUD in case it sucked it out!!

@snapesonaplane I hope you found a good GP to work with you in figuring out the best option for you! 🙂

Besides, an IUD is much cheaper for the government than a baby, right?!

YESSSS!!!!! Totally agree with what @aunt_flo said about the alternative health benefits, we should definitely be educated a LOT more on those!! I wasn’t even told of the other benefits when I went and got my IUD, just that it’s good for preventing pregnancy.

I hope…[Read more]

@sextronaut Yeah I was one of those 6-month bleeders! How is your IUD doing now?

Woah $38.50 is pretty good (tho tbh should be 100% subsidised but we’ll get there) @stephaniaaaah!

Great to hear @tamponorgasms! Personally, I’m loving my reusable period undies at the moment – which are kind of like pads I guess!

@sextronaut Oh congratulations on your new contraception! I think there should be parties for that in the same way you’d have a baby announcement hahaha! Do you know how long the spotting is meant to last for?

Wow, amazing news @sextronaut! I think it’s a great start to changing the negative views of HIV. I’d be interested to know how much it’s costing people though, considering the medical fees in the US are grossly high. It would be great if it was rolled out further than just one state too! Normalise HIV so we can have more discussions about…[Read more]

Hey, @snapesonaplane thanks so much for sharing your experience! I’m so sorry you’ve been having such a hard time being able to have comfortable sex, I’m hoping @nurse_nettie can offer some advice on the more painful side of things.

I’ve had a similar experience, the pill made my libido pretty much non-existent! I got the IUD afterwards which…[Read more]

I’m so glad I’m not alone in this @aunt_flo! Also update: I had a chat about my anxieties with my partner and I was able to orgasm!!! I think stress and anxiety were definitely at play here.

Do you have any good coping mechanisms for it? Talking it out seems to work for me but what if you’re not comfortable doing that?

With spring/summer coming up I know I’ll be more prone to breakouts so I thought I’d share some useful links I’ve found today on how you could tackle them!

Cold Sore Lip Balm | Valacyclovir 101

Ohh the implanon sounds so friendly @aunt_flo! Are you able to feel it through the skin? I really loved my IUD because I could just forget about it and I didn’t get my period for the most part. I also really love condoms! They’re easy to carry and have a ton of uses – plus they help protect me against STI’s!

It’d be cool if GP’s/clinics gave you…[Read more]