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sex education, sexual history

What’s the difference between Emergency Contraception and the Abortion Pill?

January 22, 2010 Be the first to comment!

Today is the 37th Anniversary of Roe v Wade—the landmark decision that legalized abortion in the United States. We are dedicating this week’s Consensual Text to a woman’s right to choose. Find abortion facts throughout the day on Twitter and … {MORE}


sexual history

Week 69–What **is** a nymphomaniac?

December 18, 2009 Be the first to comment!

Consensual Text is featured on Twitter and Facebook.  Fan and follow us for info on a range of topics pertaining to sex and sexual health! Here’s a word that doesn’t have a scientific definition. It is generally a derogatory label … {MORE}


pleasure, sexual history

Midweek – Slideshow History of Vibrators

December 7, 2009 COMMENTS (2)

To most people, the 19th Century usually does not conjure up very sexy images. With such names as Napoleon Bonaparte, Abraham Lincoln and inventions like the safety pin, I can t say I really blame anyone.  But it turns out … {MORE}


sexual health, sexual history

Midweek – Celebrating Condoms, in Honor of World AIDS Day

December 1, 2009 COMMENTS (1)

As we mark World AIDS Day, and we wanted to celebrate the little latex than could… The condom. Some historic and random condom facts: Condoms can hold as much as 12 quarts of water or 3 bags of potatoes before … {MORE}


pleasure, sexual history

Week 44-What is the Kama Sutra?

June 26, 2009 COMMENTS (1)

Kama Sutra is the most renowned and ancient formulation of the art of love. It is the earliest surviving sexual “know how” and offers exciting new ways to experience sexual pleasure. It was first written down by the sage Vatsyayana … {MORE}


pleasure, sexual history

Week 42-What is Tantric sex?

June 12, 2009 Be the first to comment!

Tantra is a 16,000 year old tradition, born in India as a rebellion against the belief that sexuality should be rejected in order to attain enlightenment. Tantra challenged the norms of the time by asserting that sexuality was the doorway … {MORE}


sexual history

Midweek History Lesson/Dung Droppings

May 3, 2009 COMMENTS (1)

What do reptile droppings have to do with birth control?? Sarah Seltzer, of RH Reality Check, shares some stunning birth control history that includes crocodile dung. You’ve come a long way, baby.


humor, sex education, sexual history

Midweek Book Recommendation

February 9, 2009 COMMENTS (2)

Our regular question will be featured again on Friday at 2 pm EST. The Friday question only is received by texting FACTS to 90999. Midweek features are available on the web only.   Last year, Mary Roach, of Stiff and Spook brought us the hilarious … {MORE}


humor, sexual history, Uncategorized

Midweek Economy/Pubic Hair Newsflash

January 13, 2009 COMMENTS (1)

Our regular question will be featured again on Friday at 2 pm EST. The Friday question only is received by texting FACTS to 90999. Midweek features are available on the web only. With all the bad economic news, finally Lisa … {MORE}


pleasure, sex education, sexual history

Week 12-What are aphrodisiacs and do they work?

November 14, 2008 Be the first to comment!

To receive the weekly question per text, text FACTS to 90999. Aphrodisiacs get their name from Aphrodite–the Greek goddess of love.  An aphrodisiac is believed to either attract sexual attention or enhance sexual activity, with every culture having a host of beliefs regarding … {MORE}


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