New on the blog! Here are four reasons why it makes complete sense for comprehensive sex ed to include discussions about asexuality. ✍️ Read more ➡️ https://www.healthyteennetwork.org/news/you-need-learn-about-sex-even-if-youre-not-having/

2026 Winter Olympics features record-breaking number of LGBTQ+ competitors https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/02/lgbtq-winter-olympics-record-breaking-number-of-athletes/?utm_content=1770038401&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

From trailblazing activists to artists, scholars, and everyday heroes, this Black History Month we celebrate the vibrant intersection of Blackness and queerness and the many ways it has and continues to shape our world. 🖤 🏳️‍🌈

Mifepristone is proven to be safe, effective, and essential. Yet, Republican lawmakers are obsessed with trying to ban it. We’ll explain.

‘Conversion therapy did nothing to get rid of my transness,’ survivors say https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/28/conversion-therapy-survivors-open-up/?utm_content=1769616044&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

#sexulhealth in the news! Happy #selfcaresunday, check out this article from Women's Health: www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love... Safe sex is about so much more than birth control and condoms- sex researchers, psychologists, and doctors dive into the best practices for the best safe sex!

Trigger Warning: This story contains sensitive topics that may not be suitable for all audiences. Access to abortion care is necessary and allows people to control their own bodies, make their own decisions, and define their futures on their own terms.

Happy Throwback Thursday!! Today we remember that toys are fun! Some myths are busted and facts are shared in this episode, so listen for more info! 🌺💕💛💘 #justthetip #sextoys #thesexwrap

this is a new hotline, run by volunteers. if you see ICE activity in NYC, call or text to report it. available daily, 6am–6pm in English & Español use SALUTE format when reporting: salute.kyr.digital/en/ (learn it now!) please save & share widely! (Privacy protected) #wekeepussafe

Everyone deserves access to the full range of high-quality, affordable birth control methods that work best for them. We stand with @powertodecide.bsky.social and advocates everywhere in the fight to ensure reproductive freedom for all. #ThxBirthControl

Check out this article from the Sexual Medicine Reviews journal about AI and sexual health: doi.org/10.1093/sxmr... The world of AI is rapidly growing and AI technology is now being used to treat, educate, diagnose, and study sexual medicine. #thesexwrap #selfcaresunday #sexualhealth #sexed #AI

Religious groups slam US bishops' decision to ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/13/us-bishops-ban-gender-affirming-care-at-catholic-hospitals/?utm_content=1763316001&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Today SCOTUS did the right thing by denying review of a case that sought to challenge the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. It’s a major relief for so many in the LGBTQ+ community, who have seen relentless attacks on their dignity and equality in recent years.

Birth control is health care. It’s safety, opportunity, and choice—and it’s under attack. This #ThxBirthControl Day, we’re fighting against misinformation and uplifting the truth: contraception changes lives! #BirthControl #Contraceptives

Trans people have ALWAYS existed, will ALWAYS exist, and will ALWAYS belong in our communities 🏳️‍⚧️ #TransAwarenessWeek 🩷 🤍 💙 #TransRightsAreHumanRights

"If there is one thing you can do in observance of Transgender Awareness Week this year, it is this: Take a moment to learn about transgender people—not the political talking points, not the legislation, but the real, live humans behind the headlines." www.newsweek.com/the-trevor-p...

Here’s the truth: ✔️ Birth control is safe. ✔️ There are many options. ✔️ It’s your right to access it. So why are lawmakers trying to take it away — and censor sex ed that teaches about it? Watch Persistent Lies and see the bigger picture. #BirthControl #Contraception #IUD

New study finds that the rate of visible aggression in porn videos has nearly tripled, rising from approximately 20% in the videos from the early 2000s to around 55-60% in videos from the last decade. https://www.psypost.org/aggression-in-pornography-has-tripled-over-25-years-study-finds

If you want to know your state’s congenital syphilis screening laws, go to bit.ly/ASHACongenit... 🤰 🧪 #Syphilis #CongenitalSyphilis #HealthyBaby #HealthyPregnancy #STItesting #Screening

Happy Self Care Sunday!! Having a positive outlook, relationship to your body, and view of sex is an amazing form of self care! Learn all about how a positive relationship to your sexuality can change your life by listening to episode 224!! #thesexwrap #sexeducationmatters #sexualhealth #safesex

Happy Q&A Friday Sex Wrappers! Today’s question: should AI and sex questions mix?🤖🌹 Find out our take on Episode 247!! #thesexwrap #justthetip #wrapitup #sexeducationmatters #sexualhealth #safesex #sexpositiveeducation #happyfriday #fridayfunday #q&afriday #sexpositiveculture #sexpositivity

Happy Throwback Thursday to one of the most misunderstood topics in sexual health: How many days after a period is safe for unprotected sex? Listen in to learn the real facts and explaining the fertile window! #thesexwrap #throwbackthursday

Mindful Monday: slowing down isn’t falling behind. Take a minute to check in with yourself—what do you need more (or less) of this week? Sometimes peace looks like saying no, rescheduling, or just breathing before you answer. #MindfulMonday #selfcare #balance

BREAKING: Love is (still) love.

Happy self-care Sunday! Did you know setting and enforcing your personal boundaries is a form of self care? Knowing your limits and what’s too far is so important! Check out these reminders: Episode 254: How do I reassert my boundaries? #selfcare #boundaries #thesexwrap #safesex

Happy Self Care Sunday! Checking in with yourself and your self care habits is super vital to maintaining your physical and mental health! Check out episodes 254 & 211 to learn more about self care! #thesexwrap #sexeducationmatters #sexualhealth #safesex #selfcare #selfcareissexy #selfcaresunday

Have you ever heard that vibrators will desensitize you? That sex toys are just for women? Or that if you need a toy, something must be wrong with your sex life? It's time to set the record straight. https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast/episode-447-do-sex-toys-ruin-sex-myth-vs-fact/

Happy self care Sunday!! Consent is a form of setting boundaries and healthy communication, which is a huge part of self care! Learn all about consent by listening to Episode 118 & 147!! #thesexwrap #sexeducationmatters #sexualhealth #safesex #selfcare #selfcareissexy #selfcaresunday

If sex toys “ruined” sex, we’d all be in big trouble. Luckily, they don’t. To the contrary, toys can enhance sexual satisfaction and communication. https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast/episode-447-do-sex-toys-ruin-sex-myth-vs-fact/

🍌 We're peeling back this common clinic visual that shows how judgy, junk data sometimes gets disguised as science. 🍌 Read how this chart has long haunted how we think about intimacy and connection. ➡️ https://www.healthyteennetwork.org/news/its-bananas-why-sexual-exposure-chart-belongs-bin/

Happy Q&A Friday Sex Wrappers! Ever heard or seen a word that didn’t make ANY sense to you? We’re here to help! Below are some commonly used sexual slang and their definitions. Wanna learn more? Listen to Episode 258: Let’s Talk about Sexual Slang!

Happy Throwback Thursday Sex Wrappers! Have you ever asked "What's the big deal with herpes anyway? Doesn't everyone have it?". Listen to Ep. 42 where we dive into the real talks of transmission, stats and destigmatization. #thesexwrap #herpes #throwbackthursday

#ProudBlue #Pinks #ResistanceUnited Good morning, friends. You will thrive when you devote your energy to people who uplift and nourish you in return. Reciprocity is key. We deserve to be nourished in our relationships, too.

Happy Monday! Questions about building strong relationships? Check out TSW Episode 229. #sexed #sexpositive

This is why Halloween is so important to trans and gender non-conforming kids https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/31/halloween-trans-non-binary/?utm_content=1762120800&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Consent can sound like many things but consent is always: 🤗 Freely given 🔄 Reversible 💡 Informed 🎉 Enthusiastic 📍 Specific

Research finds that vasectomies have the potential to increase sexual frequency and satisfaction for men and their partners. https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/2019/2/11/how-vasectomies-affect-mens-and-womens-sex-lives/

Trying new things and sharing new experiences (sexual and non-sexual) is one of the keys to keeping passion alive. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-myths-of-sex/202311/why-we-crave-sexual-novelty

Orgasms trigger severe headaches in some people. In others, however, orgasms provide headache relief. https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/2019/3/27/7-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-orgasms/

STI testing and treatment save lives.

Which one scares you the most?

Happy self care Sunday!! Safe sex is a great way to practice self care and protect yourself and your partner! To learn all things protection listen to Episode 179: What are my long term birth control options? & Episode 178:How hard is it to use a condom (really though)? #thesexwrap#selfcareissexy

Closed Mouths don’t get fed! #TheMillij #NurseMillij #communication #lovelanguage

Happy Q&A Friday and Happy Halloween Sex Wrappers!!!!🎃 Halloween isn’t just for costumes…it’s for fantasies too👀 Check out Episode 236 on more questions and answers about exploring sexual fantasies🕸️❤️‍🔥 #thesexwrap #justthetip #wrapitup #sexeducationmatters #roleplay #fantasy #safesex #sexyhalloween

#InTheKnowThursdays Let's talk side effects and birth control! They exist and they vary, with some examples being headaches, nausea, mood changes, to name a few.

#QueerPrompts October 21: Asexual Awareness Week: Ace rep in story?

Shared play sparks intimacy. From toys to dolls, discover how couples are deepening their bond. 💕 #CoupleGoals #GayIntimacy #PlayTogether #LGBTQRelationships 🔗

Check out my Sex Ed for Bi Guys series! It's for #bisexual, #bicurious and bi+ #men. This includes trans, cis and nonbinary folks who identify with the masculine on some level. It's not the sex ed you got in high school! sexedforbiguys.com

Another Throwback Thursday!!! Have you ever wanted to be on birth control but you don't want everyone to know. We've been there. This weeks #TBT Ep. 172 breaks down how to get confidential and safe birth control. #sexed #safesex #thesexwrap

New research highlights 'severe lack' of knowledge about non-binary people's sexual health https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/20/non-binary-peoples-sexual-health/?utm_content=1761112808&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky