sexual health
‘Can I Vent for a Sec’: Am I Supposed To Be Sexy Online?
Teen Vogue columnist Malavika Kannan answers your burning questions.
By Malavika Kannan
How to Finger Someone (Including Yourself), According to Sexperts
Fingering tips, techniques, and positions for the next time you’re feeling some finger play.
By Liv McConnell
Research on Women's Health Is About to Get a Major (and Necessary) Boost
Right now, just 1% of non-cancer research funding is dedicated to women's health.
By Brittney McNamara
Free Tampons Are Great, But What We Really Need Is Menstrual Justice
This Women's History Month, let's make real change by dismantling the systems of oppression that hold menstruators back.
By Manju Bangalore
An OBGYN Answers Your Biggest Birth Control Questions
From whether taking birth control long term is safe to if there's a minimum age to get a prescription.
By Dr. Raegan McDonald Mosley
Yep, Your Period Can Cause Awful Anxiety. Here’s How to Deal
It’s not just in your head—and there are ways to prepare each month to feel a lot better.
By Julia Ries
Teen Vogue Summit 2024 Focused on Women's Health & Building Confidence
The annual event welcomed changemakers and pop culture icons.
By Ashleigh Carter
Losing Your Virginity: Real Talk About What Happens the First Time You Have Sex
From what losing virginity even means to what people wish they'd known before having sex for the first time.
By Kaitlin Menza
After IUD Horror Stories Go Viral, the CDC Finally Releases Pain Guidance
For the first time, the CDC is recommending that physicians counsel patients about pain management before IUD insertion procedures.
By Angie Jaime
Should You Be Worried About Tampon Safety Right Now?
A new study found lead and arsenic in some tampons—but the situation is more nuanced than your feed might have you believe.
By Kara Nesvig
Teens Say They Learn More in School About Frogs’ Bodies Than Their Own
“I was searching on the internet for, ‘Where’s my period?’ What is going on?’”
By Nadra Nittle, The 19th
Gaps in LGBTQ+ Sex Education Could Force Youth to Seek Dangerous Advice Elsewhere
Experts say receiving unreliable sexual health information could be life-threatening to all youth.
By Angie Jaime
Male Birth Control Gel Is Proving Safe and Effective in Early Clinical Trials
It’s a major research milestone—but it’s still years before the product reaches the public.
By Angie Jaime
What To Know About Your First Time Having Sex, According to Experts
Having sex for the first time can be a confusing and tricky time. This list answers all your burning questions about losing your virginity, according to sex experts.
By Alexis Benveniste and Ashleigh Carter
If You've Ever Had a UTI, It's Time to Get Angry
Dr. Jennifer Rohn says how we diagnose and treat UTIs is outdated — and the reason is maddening.
By Vivian Ho
What is a Hymen? 9 Facts about Hymens and the Concept of Virginity
Why breaking the hymen — or popping the cherry — actually has little to do with sex.
By Cheryl Wischhover and Liv McConnell
Penis Anatomy 101: Every Diagram and Fact You Need
From penis structure to the function of the testes, we’ve got you covered.
By Cheryl Wischhover and Liv McConnell
Find Out The Average Age Most Teens Are Losing Their Virginity
There may be an average, but there is no normal.
By Vera Papisova and Erika Owen
Vaginal pH Balance: Everything You Need to Know
Like a lemon, healthy vaginas are acidic.
By Vera Papisova