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Do yourself a solid and go chat with your doctor if you struggle with painful periods or sex ndometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease in which tissue grows on the outside of the uterus. A study of 30,000 Canadian women by Sukkbir Singh, a researcher from the Ottawa Hospital, and […]
Q: Is it possible to get pregnant using birth control? A: Yes! It is still possible to get pregnant using birth control. The only 100 percent protection is abstinence. The chances of getting pregnant on birth control vary depending on the type of birth control you are taking. Hormonal birth […]
Bigger issue stems from the feminine hygiene industry touting unnecessary products to people who have not been given adequate sex education ecently, Vagisil has come under scrutiny for their newest line of personal products, OMV!, which is targeted towards teens. The line includes a wash, wipes, and a bikini soothing […]
With the global spread of COVID-19, many countries are recommending or forcing social distancing. But what does this mean for our sex lives? OVID-19 can be transmitted through saliva or mucus, which can be exchanged in close contact or through kissing. According to New York City Health, there is no […]
Is “talk nerdy to me” supposed to mean “talk dirty to me”? Also what does talk dirty mean? Yes, “Talk Nerdy to Me” is a play on the phrase “talk dirty to me.” Talking dirty is a form of sexual communication that occurs during sexual activity. It is sometimes […]
Each month, columnist Tasha Falconer answers your question on topics about sexual health Q: So… do women really fake orgasms? A: It’s likely that people of all genders fake orgasms… Unfortunately, we currently only have data on cis-men and cis-women, with most of the research being on cis-women. A study […]
Each month, columnist Tasha Falconer answers your question on topics about sexual health Q: How do you know when you have crabs? A: The symptoms for pubic lice (aka crabs) can include itchiness, rashes, and blue spots on the skin where the lice have bitten. You may also see the […]
Q: What Really Counts as SEX? Does Anal count? A: Well… What is classified as sex? Does anal actually constitute as sex? There is no established or consistent definition of what sex is, and while the vast majority of people consider penile-vaginal intercourse to be sex, there are plenty […]
Q:Can I be Sex Positive if I’ve Never Had Sex? A: In short, yes. Sex-positivity is an attitude, so it does not matter what sexual activity you have or have not engaged in. The Oxford dictionary defines sex positivity as “having or promoting an open, tolerant, or progressive attitude toward […]
I’m Tasha Falconer, the writer of Talk Nerdy to Me. I have a BA from the University of Guelph and an MSc in psychology with a specialization in sexuality from Trent University. I am currently in my first year of my PhD here at the University of Guelph in the […]
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