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What is a dental dam? How to use them and where to find them

Exploring the benefits and purpose of a dental dam Dental dams may not be trending across social media but could this lesser-known barrier method be a good option for you? What is a dental dam? A dental dam is a thin, stretchy piece of latex or polyurethane that can be […]

Been diagnosed with an STI? Now what?

If you’ve been diagnosed with a sexually transmissible infection (STI), you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed, worried or unsure about what’s next. It might seem scary but getting an STI is not the end of the world. In fact, 4 million people in Australia will get an STI at […]

Why we love lube (and you will too)

Have you ever been having sex and noticed that things were getting a bit…dry? It happens to the best of us and there’s a super easy solution. ENTER: lube. Honestly, lube does not get the love and attention it deserves. Not only can lube make sex feel more comfortable, but […]

Visit the blog

What is a dental dam? How to use them and where to find them

Exploring the benefits and purpose of a dental dam Dental dams may not be trending across social media but could this lesser-known barrier method be a good option for you? What is a dental dam? A dental dam is a thin, stretchy piece of latex or polyurethane that can be […]

Been diagnosed with an STI? Now what?

If you’ve been diagnosed with a sexually transmissible infection (STI), you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed, worried or unsure about what’s next. It might seem scary but getting an STI is not the end of the world. In fact, 4 million people in Australia will get an STI at […]

Why we love lube (and you will too)

Have you ever been having sex and noticed that things were getting a bit…dry? It happens to the best of us and there’s a super easy solution. ENTER: lube. Honestly, lube does not get the love and attention it deserves. Not only can lube make sex feel more comfortable, but […]

Talking to your doctor about sexual health

Does the thought of talking to your doctor about sexual health give you butterflies or send a shiver down your spine?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Here’s our top tips to make chatting to your doctor about sex a whole lot easier.

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Uncircumcised

Description of a penis that has not had the foreskin surgically removed.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A bacterial infection of the urinary tract which can include the bladder, urethra and kidneys. It commonly causes an uncomfortable sensation of needing to urinate frequently and pain passing urine. It is curable with antibiotics. It is not an STI.

Vagina

The passageway between the cervix and the vulva. It has many functions: it allows menstrual blood, vaginal fluid, and a fetus or baby to leave the body; it is the way sperm enters the body to enable pregnancy; it can be a site of sexual pleasure with penetration of a penis, sex toy or fingers.

Vaginal Intercourse

Sex in which a penis or sex toy enters the vagina.

Vanilla

Slang for conventional / non-kinky sexual activity.

Vibrator

An electrically powered sex toy, often in the shape of a penis, that applies vibrations to sex organs or other erogenous zones for sexual stimulation.

Virginity

Virginity means never having had sex, but sex can be defined many ways. Virginity is a cultural idea, not a physiological condition.

Wet Dreams

Ejaculation in men and lubrication in women while sleeping as a result of erotic dreams. See "nocturnal emission."

Withdrawal

Pulling the penis out of the vagina before ejaculation in order to avoid pregnancy. It is a less reliable form of birth control and does not protect against STIs.

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