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  • Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

    Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an imbalance of bacteria normally found in the vagina/internal genitals. When some bacteria increase in number, a person may notice changes such as more fluid from the vagina or a change in odor.

  • BDSM & Kink

    Some forms of sexuality involve playing with power, sensation, or fetish. This type of sexuality is often referred to as kink. Other terms for this kind of play include ‘BDSM’, ‘fetish’, ‘leather,’ ‘kinky sex’, ‘the scene’ or ‘the lifestyle’.

  • Birth control

    Birth control, also called contraception, is used to prevent pregnancy or plan the timing of pregnancy.