oral sex

Not having sexual contact with anyone in the past does decrease your risk of STI transmission, however it does not totally negate the risk. First of all, some STIs can be transmitted via non-sexual means. One example that works really well when we're talking about oral sex is herpes. As is noted in...

Are you ticklish? Or do you know people who are ticklish? I'm really really ticklish on my knees. Touch my knees and I absolutely go crazy! My partner, however, is totally unmoved by knee contact. In fact, he's only really ticklish on his feet and elbows. My sister's tummy is her most ticklish spot...

A page if you're someone who does not want to take ANY risk, at all, of a pregnancy, and wants to know your options.

Not only can you not stop your vagina and vulva from lubricating, that is what HAPPENS to people with vaginas when we become sexually aroused. It's supposed to, ideally, because if we're not lubricated, vulval and vaginal sex -- as well as some kinds of clitoral stimulation -- doesn't feel very good...

A "rim job" is a slang term for analingus. That means oral stimulation of the anus. A lot of people of all sexual orientations and genders enjoy analingus. People practicing rimming should be aware that it is risky in terms of disease transmission unless safer sex practices are used. A lot of...

Absolutely! Oral sex poses the potential for STI transmission for both the giver and the receiver. So it's wise to make sure you're using a condom (or a dental dam for oral sex on a woman) each time. One of my favorite examples of the risks associated with this is that of herpes. Many many many...

I wouldn't say you're probably doing anything "wrong" here per say. Unless something is causing pain or injury or simply isn't wanted, it's not really fair to characterize it as "wrong." Have you asked your partner what he likes? If not, then I'd start there. Sure, you could go get a book or a...

You put yourself in sexual relationships where you feel comfortable clearly communicating your desires to a partner. In other words, getting your wants and needs met when it comes to any kind of sex isn't about pointing your bottom at whatever the right angle is for a partner to somehow psychically...

First things first: with ANY new partner -- as in, someone we have not been with for six months or more, and practicing all aspects of safer sex with -- we really, truly should be using latex barriers (condoms, in this case) with fellatio. I know, I do, that at 14, it often seems really unlikely...

I'd divide your questions into two groups here: the things you need to ask someone else, and the things you need to ask your girlfriend (and listen to her about). Let's start with the first group. Per spermicides, in general, if you can avoid using them, you want to avoid using them. Not only are...