Knowing how to use a condom correctly is an important skill, and one that is handy to know before you start having sex. Often people think they already know how to use condoms, or make the assumption ‘surely it can’t be that hard to figure out’, however, there are a few more steps than you might think.
Blow job, going down, giving head, 69-er, or if you want to get really technical – ‘cunnilingus’ (mouth to vulva/vagina), ‘fellatio’ (mouth to penis), or ‘anilingus’ (mouth to anus) are all names which you may have heard for oral sex. So what exactly is oral sex, does it actually count as ‘real’ sex, and how safe is it? Let’s explore, shall we?
Breaking, slipping, leaking, failure = #condomfail. You know, all those things you don’t want to happen when you’re using a condom. Surprisingly many of us are making errors which lead to these sticky situations occurring. To help, we’re going to clue you in to why these failures happen and how you can prevent them from happening to you.
Our parents are often the natural choice to turn to when we have big life questions. As we get older, these questions may become a tad more intimate, but knowing our parents have our backs on the difficult stuff can help us navigate the crazy complexities of human intimacies.
Sex is a perfectly normal and natural part of life. Chances are your parents have already been through most of what you’re experiencing. They can be priceless sources of information and, more importantly, support. That said, broaching the subject can be kind of awkward.
Whether it’s sloppy, sweet, romantic or awkward, there’s something about your first kiss that you’ll never forget. Lindy*, a 28-year-old from Perth spoke to us about the first time she locked lips with someone. Here, she shares what she remembers and what she learnt about kissing that first-time round.
It happens to everyone! We interview people about their own personal experiences of breaking up for the first time. What was it like being dumped? How did they feel when it happened? What advice can they give others.
Listen to personal experiences of breaking up for the first time. What was it like being dumped? How did they feel? How do they feel about it now? What would they do differently.
What do you do when someone doesn’t want to use a condom? Listen to personal experiences of what happened, what reasons they gave not to use a condom and how they solved this issue.
For many of us, a visit to the doctor can be awkward. So it’s not surprising the idea of your first sexual health check-up could be downright terrifying. Someone you barely know asking intimate details about your sex life or worse still, wanting to have a look at your private parts.
Relax.
Like a lot of things in life, what we imagine something will be like is a lot scarier than what it is really like. So to make it even easier for you, we’ve answered some of the most common questions people want answered before they go for their first sexual health check-up below.