When Eric,* 40, turned 13, his dad gave him a p...

When Eric,* 40, turned 13, his dad gave him a purity ring.

One of the most common ways folks are shamed in...

One of the most common ways folks are shamed in religion is through sexuality—even if someone is comfortable having sex, there's a massive likeliho...

The aftereffects of an assault can last way bey...

The aftereffects of an assault can last way beyond the assault itself. And while every survivor is different, one of those effects may be pain duri...

Vaginismus is a condition that can cause a lott...

Vaginismus is a condition that can cause a lotta strife in the bedroom. But what is it? And why does it happen? 

Getting an endometriosis diagnosis—or even susp...

Getting an endometriosis diagnosis—or even suspecting you have it—can feel really scary. But it’s important to know that there are treatment option...

Let’s take a look at orgasms and endometriosis....

Let’s take a look at orgasms and endometriosis. What’s going on? And is it possible for people in pain to find relief? 

While each person’s pain and experience is uniq...

While each person’s pain and experience is unique to them, there are some general tips that can help reduce (or even eliminate) pain during sex. He...

Penetrative sex isn’t always on the table. Be i...

Penetrative sex isn’t always on the table. Be it because of pain, stress, chronic illness, you name it—it’s okay if your play doesn’t include penet...

Pain during sex happens for a lot of reasons. O...

Pain during sex happens for a lot of reasons. One of the usual suspects is high tone in the pelvic floor. Stretching and pelvic floor muscle awaren...

If Europeans were into smaller penises for lite...

If Europeans were into smaller penises for literal centuries—why are so obsessed with big dicks in the United States these days? 

Today’s all about unmasking the culprit behind ...

Today’s all about unmasking the culprit behind painful sex—is it the cervix… or something else?

What does the research say is happening in doct...

What does the research say is happening in doctor’s offices and what’s their sexual health training like? Let’s get into it.

Studies tell a grim tale: healthcare profession...

Studies tell a grim tale: healthcare professionals provide worse care to women and people with vaginas simply because of their gender or their bodi...

Now that we're gotten a handle on current theor...

Now that we're gotten a handle on current theories about why humans developed larger penises in the first place—let's flip over the ol' sandglass a...

At The Pelvic People, we are intimately aware o...

At The Pelvic People, we are intimately aware of the realities of painful sex—and the myths too. When we look at how people on the internet typical...

Have fun in your lovin’ with a bun in the oven!

Have fun in your lovin’ with a bun in the oven!

by Allison Danish, MPH Anal sex! It’s happening...

by Allison Danish, MPH Anal sex! It’s happening aaaall around us. And has probably been happening since the dawn of buttholes—just look at this pot...

Ahhhh, the postpartum visit. You’ve had a baby ...

Ahhhh, the postpartum visit. You’ve had a baby and now you’re back at the doc’s office 6 weeks later. But why is it important? And what can you exp...

It started with a pandemic. As confusing and de...

It started with a pandemic. As confusing and devastating as it was, it was also a time to get creative. 

A festive celebration of moderately inappropria...

A festive celebration of moderately inappropriate Ohnut nicknames.

By the 8th grade, the wealthiest (top 10% house...

By the 8th grade, the wealthiest (top 10% household income) students are 3 to 4 years ahead of the poorest (bottom 10% of household income) students.

In 56 of the US's largest cities, your zip code...

In 56 of the US's largest cities, your zip code can mean a 20-30 year difference in how long you live.

There are many reasons these issues persist for...

There are many reasons these issues persist for BIPOC in healthcare, and an important piece of this puzzle resides in a lack of culturally competen...

Queer BIPOC are one of the most at-risk groups,...

Queer BIPOC are one of the most at-risk groups, with the least research dedicated to helping them.

Is WAP (“wet ass pussy”) a feminist anthem? Yes...

Is WAP (“wet ass pussy”) a feminist anthem? Yes. Do Cardi and Meg talk about kegels in a sexual context? Why, yes. Yes, they do. And that’s why we’...

by Allison Danish, MPH J. Marion Sims, the "fa...

by Allison Danish, MPH J. Marion Sims, the "father of modern gynecology," gained his title by performing unanesthetized surgical experiments on en...

This company was founded in frustration with a ...

This company was founded in frustration with a healthcare system that largely ignores and actively silences the voices of the marginalized — and we...

While things are starting to open back up, it’s...

While things are starting to open back up, it’s still important to keep distance. Hang in there! 

It's a universal truth that the ones who know u...

It's a universal truth that the ones who know us best can push our buttons the most. Throw in a global pandemic, and tensions can rise.

When there's a global pandemic, photoshoots go ...

When there's a global pandemic, photoshoots go DIY. 

Couples look forward to so many things when the...

Couples look forward to so many things when they think about living with one another…being trapped with your partner under quarantine during a glob...

When sex doesn't always feel great, being stuck...

When sex doesn't always feel great, being stuck inside with a partner & told that everyone is having more sex than ever can be... well, a chall...

Boogie down with yourself (or your household or...

Boogie down with yourself (or your household or your friends via Google Hangout)!

Sometimes sex can be daunting or a sticky point...

Sometimes sex can be daunting or a sticky point in relationships. Smooching like a pooch takes the pressure off.

Contrary to what every show on the CW would hav...

Contrary to what every show on the CW would have you believe, romantic relationships aren’t just about sex—and sex isn’t the only way to be intimate.

There are tons of valid reasons why people are ...

There are tons of valid reasons why people are hesitant to speak up—but there are also plenty of good reasons to mention it.

Ever kept quiet during sex when something felt ...

Ever kept quiet during sex when something felt a little off because you didn’t want to ruin the moment? Us too. 

Back by popular demand! The remix. On the firs...

Back by popular demand! The remix. On the first day of Ohnut, my true love gave to me...

 It’ll never feel convenient—but you’re a hum...

 It’ll never feel convenient—but you’re a human being and you’re not “supposed” to be convenient. In the end, a supportive partner (you know, one...

It’s exciting times in the growing world of sex...

It’s exciting times in the growing world of sexual health—from empowering wearable vibrators to vagina-friendly lubes to squishy communication-star...

I heard my dad say “penis” for the first time e...

I heard my dad say “penis” for the first time ever at the Philadelphia Trans(gender) Wellness Conference.

From quality of life impact to unethical insura...

From quality of life impact to unethical insurance coverage practices to racism, fibroids don’t receive nearly the attention they deserve.

Fibroids! What are they good for? Absolutely no...

Fibroids! What are they good for? Absolutely nothin’.

by Allison Danish, MPH We get the skinny from l...

by Allison Danish, MPH We get the skinny from licensed couples and sex therapist Heather Davidson. Having a baby is hard work. The body goes throug...

Postpartum sex isn’t always comfy. We explore w...

Postpartum sex isn’t always comfy. We explore why with help from an expert.

How everyday tweaks can rock our worlds.

How everyday tweaks can rock our worlds.

It’s hard to believe that exactly one year ago...

It’s hard to believe that exactly one year ago, I went solo to the ISSWSH conference...

Let's talk “superficial” or “primary” dyspareun...

Let's talk “superficial” or “primary” dyspareunia, pain felt in the vulva and/or the entrance of the vagina.

The most common reasons why you might be feelin...

The most common reasons why you might be feeling deep pelvic pain during or after sex.

On the first day of Ohnut my true love gave to ...

On the first day of Ohnut my true love gave to me...