Sexual Health Medical Reference

Nonbinary people identify as being a gender that’s not strictly male or female. Learn about the pronouns they use, the challenges they face, and more.

Anal douching is a cleansing process in which you use a device to gently squirt water into your butt. This might be done for medical purposes or before you have anal sex.

Gender-affirming care is defined as therapies that help a person's outward traits match their gender identity. Learn more about these treatments.

Many condoms are made of latex. If you’re allergic to latex, you may experience uncomfortable symptoms when using latex condoms during sex.

What is stealthing? It’s when a man purposely removes a condom during sexual contact without telling his partner.

What causes postcoital dysphoria? Mental health and past trauma can play a role in sadness after sex.

What are your legal rights to have an abortion, get a prescription for birth control, or get a vasectomy or other sterilization surgery? Reproductive rights cover your legal ability to decide when, if, and how you have a child. Find out how different states’ laws could affect your access to reproductive health treatments.

With persistent genital arousal disorder, arousal happens for women often and for a long time, but there’s nothing triggering the desire.

Can minors consent to sexual activity with an adult or even another teen? Consent laws were created to protect children from statutory rape, or sex with adults, but they still don’t protect everyone. Find out what consent is and how it can apply to people older than 18 too.

Learn about urinary tract infections and how to prevent them by urinating after sexual intercourse.

Find out how being celibate affects your mental health.

Oral sex condoms provide protection during oral sex. Learn more about what they do and how to use them.

Tantric sex is an ancient practice that has spiritual and erotic roots. Here’s what you need to know about what it is and how it works.

Fluid describes a person whose gender identity fluctuates. Learn more about fluidity and what it means in relationships.

Spooning is a form of cuddling where two people face the same direction. Learn more about spooning, how it works, the difference between spooning and cuddling, and what to consider before spooning.

Wheelbarrow sex position is when a standing partner pulls the other partners hips and legs off the floor with their hands supporting from the floor. Learn more about safety considerations and how to try it.

Piledriver sex position means the receiving partner lies on their back raising up until just their shoulders are on the bed with their legs in the air, and the giving partner stands over top them for insertion. Learn more about safety considerations and variations.

ASMR sex is the erotic use of certain visual and auditory triggers. Learn more about ASMR sex and what it means in relationships.

Period sex is a type of sexual intercourse where at least one of the sexual partners is menstruating. Learn more about period sex and how to explore it safely.

Gynosexuality means being attracted to people with female qualities. Learn more about gynosexuality and what it means in relationships.

Nipple play means touching, rubbing, or pinching your nipples during sex. Learn more about nipple play and what it means in relationships.

Being biromantic means you are romantically attracted to people of two specific and distinct gender identities. Learn more about biromanticism and what it means in relationships.

Sex pillows help leverage your body for better sexual experiences. Learn more about what they do and how to use them.

The scissoring sex position, also known as tribbing, happens when two partners intertwine their legs and touch each other’s genitals for sexual stimulation. Learn more about how it’s done and how to do it safely.

Oral sex means a person receives stimulation from their partner’s mouth. Learn more about how to discuss oral sex with your partner and stay safe.