Bite the Fruit — Self-Care

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 will...

We all know that guy. He walks into a room and a strong scent of cologne (usually unpleasant) fills the space and threatens to choke you. It’s impossible to ignore and, in extreme cases, lingers long after he leaves. Don’t be that guy. How should you properly apply and wear cologne? There are many ways to wear fragrance—nearly as many as there are fragrances available. Here’s a guide to how to wear cologne: Make it personal Fragrance is a deeply personal matter. Many have strong opinions about wearing colognes. Only subscribe to a suggestion that truly works for you. Fragrance...

I want to be in a relationship but I’m not motivated to date Falling in love is one of the best feelings in the world. Being able to share your day-to-day experiences with the person you love is a truly transformative experience. However, the road is often not easy or even enjoyable. Dating can be rough. Not everyone is lucky in love. Some of us have to kiss a few frogs before we meet the right person. If you’ve ever experienced heart-break, you’ll understand how that can affect your self-esteem and make you question if you’ll ever find love again....

Loving and taking care of yourself are essential to your health and happiness. We give our attention and energy to people in our lives, sometimes forgetting to take a moment to be kind to ourselves. This puts a drain on our emotions and physical fitness. Self-love and self-care (SLSC) help us to be the best person that we can be. Whether you’re single or in a relationship — it is not selfish to engage in SLSC. It is vital. After all, when we choose to practice SLSC, we improve our own well-being. This makes us better able to support those...

As Valentine’s Day looms and with romance in the air, we can all use some tips to keep things hot and spicy with our partner. If you’re not coupled, no worries. We have some self-love suggestions as well.Whether you’ve been with your honey a day, a month or a while, it’s important to keep romance and sex exciting and stimulating. You may feel a little anxious about how to satisfy your partner and how to help them satisfy you. Or, you may be concerned that things have gotten a little too predictable. Here are some ideas:Use your wordsLet’s talk about...