Pressuring someone to have sex or messing with their birth control to cause a pregnancy is called sexual and reproductive coercion. It’s a form of abuse. What should I do if my partner pressures me for sex? You always have the right to say no to sex. Sexual control is pressuring a partner to do things they don’t want to do sexually. It can happen to anyone of any gender or sexual orientation. Here are some examples of sexual control in relationships: *trying to get your partner to do something they don’t want to do sexually *threatening to break up with someone if they don’t have se… Read more

You deserve to feel safe in your relationship. Emotional, verbal, or physical abuse is not your fault. Here’s how to recognize the signs of an unhealthy relationship and get help. How do I know if my relationship is unhealthy? Sure, nobody’s relationship is perfect, and people make mistakes. But if you feel like you’re being treated badly, you probably are. Listen to your gut. Healthy relationships make you feel good about yourself — unhealthy relationships don’t. Lying, cheating, jealousy, and disrespect are signs of an unhealthy relationship. So is trying to control a partner. That… Read more

Connecting with someone romantically, emotionally, and physically can be really amazing. But there's a lot of work that goes into building a good relationship. What are some tips for having a great relationship? No relationship is perfect all the time. But in a healthy relationship, both people feel good about the relationship most of the time. A great relationship takes more than attraction — it takes work, and both of you have to be willing to put in the effort. Here are some tips for building a healthy relationship: *Love yourself. Being comfortable with who you are means you’ll be… Read more

Talking to your partner about your likes and dislikes and your boundaries helps you build a healthy relationship and have a satisfying sex life. How do I tell my partner what I like sexually? Sometimes you expect a new partner to know what to do sexually…then end up being disappointed when things just don’t feel that good. Luckily, there’s a pretty simple way to turn sex that’s just okay into a great experience: communication. Everyone is different, so no matter how experienced your partner is, they may have no idea what makes you excited. You have to let your partner know what you li… Read more

Good sex comes from understanding how your body works. Everyone has different sex drives and likes different things when it comes to sex, so don’t worry about whether you’re “normal.” What kinds of sex do people have? Sex isn’t one size fits all. What feels good to you might not be right for someone else. Everyone’s different when it comes to sexual behaviors and desires, but here are some common kinds of sexual activity: *masturbating alone or with a partner *oral, vaginal, and anal sex *kissing *rubbing your bodies together *using sex toys *phone sex or “sexting” *reading or… Read more

What does it mean to be sexually healthy? Being sexually healthy means taking care of your physical and emotional health by practicing safer sex and being comfortable with your body, your sexuality, and your relationships. Is sex good for you? Having a healthy sex life is good for you both emotionally and physically. Sex can help you create a connection with another person, and sexual pleasure has lots of health benefits — whether you’re with a partner or not. When you have an orgasm, your body gives you a natural high. You release endorphins, which are hormones that block pain… Read more