Sex & relationships

Pleasure, consent, desire and care. 12 articles, 1 short course, sources listed on every one.

In short: These guides cover sex and relationships across the cycle: consent and communication, libido changes, period sex, lube, pain during sex, STI testing and how partners can help in each phase. They are frank, inclusive and sourced from NHS and peer-reviewed research.

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8 reads, 35 minutesConsent, control and healthy sexSpot pressure and control, talk about consent and protection, and know when pain or bleeding needs checking.

The basics

Libido ups and downsWhy your sex drive changes – across your cycle and your life.4 min read Consent & communicationEnthusiastic yeses, easy nos, and how to talk about what you want.4 min read Orgasm basicsNo pressure, no performance – just how pleasure actually works.4 min read Lube 101Water, silicone or oil? A slippery guide to choosing well.3 min read STI testing & safer sexFree, confidential and way less awkward than you think.5 min read Sex during & after your periodTotally okay, sometimes great – plus the pregnancy question answered.3 min read How partners can support each phaseA cheat sheet to share with your person.4 min read Bladder health & UTIs after sexWhy sex can trigger cystitis – and simple ways to prevent it.4 min read Body confidence (in and out of bed)Your body is not a project. It’s your home.4 min read Bleeding after sex: what it can meanIt is common, usually not serious, and always worth getting checked.4 min read Sexual health for LGBTQ+ peopleChecks, protection and who to tell2 min read

Deep dives

Pain during sex: when to get helpSex shouldn’t hurt. Here’s what might be going on – and what helps.5 min read · Deep dive

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