Bite the Fruit

The Fabric of Freedom, May 17 to June 8 This year marks the 50th anniversary of Pride celebrations in Washington, DC. It is made even more momentous as the city is hosting WorldPride 2025. WorldPride brings together voices from around the world to support the LGBTQ+ community’s ongoing effort for equality, visibility, and justice.  The Fabric of Freedom theme emphasizes our community, woven together through our rich cultures, diverse identities and backgrounds. We encourage everyone to participate in this historic moment. Show up and support Pride events in Washington DC or wherever you are. We've highlighted a handful of events...

If you and your partner are looking to mix it up or just try something new, a sex sling can be an excellent way to embark on a new adventure or try new positions without spraining something. What is a sex sling? In its simplest form, a sex sling suspends you or your partner in the air while enabling the other to move around more freely, offering a variety of angles and positions for all kinds of sex (not just penetration). Sex slings (also called sex swings or love swings) can be crafted from various materials, such as rope, leather,...

What are boundaries in a relationship? Boundaries are the emotional, mental, and physical limits that each person sets in a relationship. They define what behaviors are acceptable and what is not. Healthy boundaries allow individuals to maintain their sense of self while being in a relationship, ensuring that neither partner feels overwhelmed, drained, or disrespected. In relationships, boundaries can be: Physical: These relate to personal space, touch, and sexual boundaries. Emotional: These pertain to protecting one’s emotions, such as expressing needs and feelings. Mental: These include opinions, values, and ideas. Time: Boundaries around how much time is spent with each...

Sex is good for you. Our bodies thrive on the chemicals released during orgasm, so a healthy sex life is part of a healthy body. We need to think of sexual health beyond disease prevention or the treatment of disorder. Sexual pleasure and satisfaction are essential to our well being. Go solo because YOLO! There are many ways to experience sexual pleasure, and you don’t even need a partner. Masturbation is normal, healthy, and fun. It reduces stress, is associated with better sleep, and is a great way to explore what feels good to you. Just enjoy. Embracing pleasure We’ve...

  Condoms, when used correctly and consistently, are safe and highly effective in preventing transmission of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and unplanned pregnancies. Condoms are safe, inexpensive and widely available.  There are both external (male) condoms and internal (female) condoms which are effective when used correctly. External condoms are most common and are sheaths or coverings that fit over a man’s erect penis before penetration. Internal condoms are also available and are sheaths or linings that fit loosely inside the vagina before penetration. When using condoms, personal lubricants (also known as lube) make it less likely that the condom...