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Sexual health and safety

The discussion of sexual health, safety, and the risks associated with oral sex, including STI transmission.

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Jan 16, 2026
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What communication strategies help partners negotiate boundaries around finishing techniques during oral sex?

Negotiating boundaries around finishing techniques during oral sex requires explicit consent, clear language about preferences and limits, and ongoing check-ins to ensure comfort and safety; building ...

Jan 14, 2026

Which medical or psychological conditions can impair normal vaginal arousal responses and lubrication?

Several medical and psychological conditions—hormonal changes (notably low estrogen states), chronic disease, medications, pelvic structural and mucosal disorders, and mental-health factors—can impair...