January 1, 1978 1 min read How Bacteria Stick In nature (but not in laboratory cultures) bacteria are covered by a “glycocalyx” of fibers that adhere to surfaces and to other cells. Adhesion might be prevented by a new kind of antibiotic By K.-J. Cheng, J. W. Costerton & G. G....
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Gabrielle Kassel (she/her) is a sex and wellness journalist who writes at the intersection of queerness, sexual health, and pleasure. In addition to Women’s Health, her work has appeared in publications such as Shape, Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, Health, Self, Men’s Health, Greatis...
It shouldn’t take you a few hellish rounds to finally decide anal isn't for you (unless youto keep trying, of course). While you could always play around with different positions, toy sizes, and breathing/relaxation techniques, the simple truth is that anal isn't for everyone. If you ...
You can also just move your fingers in and out without touching the clitoris: It's really up to you. Basically, you're just feeling around for what you like, and if that's penetration with clitoral stimulation, do more of that.
You might know that it’s common advice to pee after vaginal intercourse to avoid getting a UTI, so you might also be wondering if the same is true for pooping after anal sex. Nope! The reason doctors recommend that youpee after sexis to flush out any bacteria that’s gotten into your...
Washing out your vagina can disrupt its natural bacteria, and even cause micro-tears that could increase your risk of contracting an STI or UTI. Plus, "the vagina has its own self-cleaning mechanism, so the vagina’s already doing that work for you," explains Marcantonio....
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Sinclair says to stay away from any cheap plastic anal beads with a thin, fabric string, as there's no way to clean them and they harbor bacteria. 11. Silicone anal beads are the best material for beginners to start with. Sinclair says it's body-safe, nonporous, and will be the easie...