I feel trapped in an abusive relationship, what can I do?

I’m gay and I feel trapped in an abusive relationship with another man. I don’t feel like I can talk to my friends at all, and I am afraid to report my partner. What should I do?

Can I get an STI from oral sex?

Can someone get a sexually transmitted infection (STI) from oral sex? Yes. Many STIs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, can be transmitted through oral sex.

Understanding Vaginitis and Vaginal Infections

Vaginitis is a name for swelling, itching, burning or infection in the vagina that can be caused by several different germs. The most common kinds of vaginitis are bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast, a fungus.

How can I deal with premature ejaculation?

I am an 18 year old male. Every time I lay with my girlfriend and hold her I get an erection and prematurely ejaculate. Is there anything I can do to prevent this? Is there something wrong with me?

My mom has a new boyfriend I don’t like. What can I do to get okay with this?

My mom has a new boyfriend and I don’t like it. She’s dated some guys since she and my dad split up but she might get serious with this one. What can I do to get okay with this?

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I’m a guy, why do I need the HPV vaccine?

I’m a 15 year old guy and my doctor said she thinks I should get the HPV vaccine. Is the vaccine safe? And why do guys need a vaccine to protect them against a disease that affects females?

I’m a young man, so why can’t I keep an erection?

I’m a 22-year-old guy, and I feel really embarrassed. I can’t get a hard on, or if I get one it goes away before I come. I feel like this shouldn’t be happening to me since I am so young.

What is foreplay?

What is foreplay? “Foreplay” is generally defined as any sexual or romantic activity that prepares someone for intercourse.

Why did I need two types of STI tests?

My doctor tested me for trich by taking a swab from my vagina, and then tested my urine for chlamydia. I don’t understand why I needed two types of STI tests.