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Miss Sex? 7 Versatile Sex Toys That Will Get You Through Quarantine and Beyond

If you’re spending some extra time "doing you" during quarantine, this could be the perfect time to add a new sex toy to your sexual toolbox.

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What It’s Like to Be HIV Positive During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Reese Piper

"The fear of catching a disease from someone is back."

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What It’s Like to Be an Undocumented Sex Worker During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Reese Piper

"While digital sex work is a job I can do right now being undocumented, I don’t want to be that visible. I’m applying for my green card soon."

[Photo: A black activist speaks through a megaphone at a protest against recently passed abortion ban bills at the Georgia State Capitol building in Atlanta, Georgia.]

In Georgia, Black Women Lead the Fight Against High Maternal Mortality Rates and Anti-Choice Legislation

Gloria Oladipo

“Doing this work can weigh heavy—we know that even with all of the work that is being done to uplift issues around Black maternal health, Black mamas are still bearing the brunt of this crisis."

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The Pandemic Has Killed My Sex Drive, but My Partner’s Has Skyrocketed. What Do We Do?

Cassandra Corrado

During quarantine, you might find that you’re hornier than usual. For others, sex is the last thing on their mind.

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Meet the Trump Judge Who Handed Texas Its Abortion Ban

Lisa Needham

In this new monthly column, we examine Trump-appointed judges, including Kyle Duncan, who are upending long-standing civil and human rights.

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The COVID-19 Pandemic Exposes the Need for Over-the-Counter Birth Control

Ellen Friedrichs

“When you have to stay home, and as more resources are directed toward the public health crisis, requiring that prescription for birth control is a particularly challenging barrier at this time.”

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What Does ‘Safe Sex’ Look Like During the COVID-19 Pandemic? Here’s What You Need to Know. (Updated)

Cassandra Corrado

Ultimately, no partnered sex act is ever without some aspect of physical or emotional risk—but when it comes to coronavirus transmission, there are ways to reduce risk and still have fun.

[Photo: A sex worker advocate holds up a sign during a protest. The sign reads 'sex worker rights are womxn, trans, disabled rights.']

Here’s How You Can Help Sex Workers During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Tiffany Diane Tso

Sex workers are experiencing cancellations, job loss, and lost income during the pandemic—not to mention the risk of infection.

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‘Jane Against the World’: Writing a Young Adult Nonfiction on Abortion for Teens

Esther Gim

"I was terrified about doing this book," said author Karen Blumenthal. "I was afraid that there wouldn't be interest, especially at that level, that schools would have problems with it."

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