Sex and Relationships

Health
Male Birth Control Gel Is Proving Safe and Effective in Early Clinical Trials
It’s a major research milestone—but it’s still years before the product reaches the public.
By Angie Jaime

Sexual Health + Identity
Desi Napoles Dropped Their Drag Kid Persona, But They're Not Done Speaking Out
Formerly known as Desmond Is Amazing, Napoles talked to Teen Vogue about drag bans, identity, and Y2K style.
By Brittney McNamara

Sexual Health + Identity
A Look Inside the First Month of Florida's Abortion Ban
"People who get turned away are in shock and cry. They say 'I have to go home and have a baby now?' When they didn't even want to have a baby in the first place."
By Samuel Larreal

Sexual Health + Identity
15 Lesbian Myths We Need to Debunk, Like, Yesterday
Before you buy into these myths about lesbians, read up on the facts.
By Rebekah Allen

Health
Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Women Denied Abortions Despite Pregnancy Complications
The court refused to provide clarity on exceptions to abortion bans in Texas.
By Angie Jaime

Sexual Health + Identity
Potential Texas GOP Platform Suggests Death Penalty for Abortion Patients
And that's only one point on the docket.
By Angie Jaime
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Health
Louisiana Has Classified Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances
“There’s a reason we rank at the bottom in terms of maternal health outcomes, and this is why.”
By Angie Jaime
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Mental Health
Dwyane Wade and Zaya Wade Launch ‘Safe Space’ For Trans Youth
Dwyane Wade says he’s “damn proud” of daughter Zaya as the pair launch Translatable, a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth.
By Angie Jaime

Sexual Health + Identity
70 Sex Questions to Ask Your Partner Before (and After) Your First Time
From the essentials to just-for-fun faves, ask a new partner these questions about sex.
By Liv McConnell

Sexual Health + Identity
Bumble’s New Anti-Celibacy Ads Are Pulled After Online Controversy
“Instead of bringing joy and humor, we unintentionally did the opposite.”
By Angie Jaime

Sexual Health + Identity
The Truth About the Birth Control Misinformation Flooding Social Media
And why reproductive justice experts worry it's part of a broader effort.
By Kate Corliss

Relationships
55 Best First Date Questions to Keep The Conversation Interesting
Keep the first date light and flirty with these questions.
By Sierra Lyons and Ashleigh Carter

Sexual Health + Identity
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Sex Crimes Conviction Overturned by New York Court
The state’s highest court ruled that prosecutors erred when they allowed testimony that described other crimes that Weinstein wasn’t charged with.
By Jennifer Gerson, The 19th

Sexual Health + Identity
Megan Thee Stallion’s Attorney Denies Allegations of ‘Abusive Work Environment’
The lawsuit alleges “severe” and “pervasive” harassment by the recording artist.
By Angie Jaime

Sexual Health + Identity
More Young People Are Opting for Permanent Contraception, Study Finds
In the years after the end of Roe, more young adults are choosing sterilization, according to new research.
By Angie Jaime
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Sexual Health + Identity
These 4 Christians Say Being Queer Brings Them Closer to God
“It is a joy to be queer. It is a joy to be queer in the presence of God.”
By Fortesa Latifi

Sexual Health + Identity
New Title IX Rules Offer ‘Comprehensive Coverage’ for LGBTQ+ Students and Sexual Violence Survivors
The regulations from the Biden administration strengthen protections for sex discrimination, reversing Trump-era changes.
By Nadra Nittle, The 19th

Sexual Health + Identity
The Changing Face of Conversion Therapy
The old guard of conversion therapy has closed up shop. The new wave of conversion therapy is more discreet but with the same old premises.
By Eliel Cruz

Relationships
Growing Political Differences Are Making Dating Even Harder
Dating app dealbreaker lists like “being vaccinated, being liberal, being bisexual,” are one of many signs.
By Fortesa Latifi

Sexual Health + Identity
All Trans People Deserve to Be Heard This Trans Day of Visibility
#SpeakOUT
By August Dekker, Desi (Desmond is Amazing), Jazz Jennings, Kayden Asher, Lake Geslani, Samy Nemir, and Percy Batista-Pedro