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Sex drive, is complex and is affected by physical and emotional aspects
Sex is not just for procreation—it should also be pleasurable for every person involved
STIs are common and if caught early, may be treatable. Many don’t have symptoms, which is why regular testing is extremely important.
We wouldn’t be on this planet if it wasn’t for sex. Although sex is a part of the human lifecycle, many people still find it taboo to discuss. In many places, it’s common for people to start learning about sex during puberty.
Curious about sex, but not sure where to start? Here’s the very basics of what you should know before thinking about having sex for the first time.
Often, the sex ed you learn in school is not as accurate as it could be, nor as applicable. It can take a long time to figure out what works for you and what your preferences are.
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Sex drive: what is it and where does it come from?
Our sex drive and sexual pleasure are impacted by our physiology, psychology, societal expectations, and the interactions between these domains. In addition, we still don’t have a great understanding of female sexual anatomy or female orgasm.
Birth control can sometimes affect your sex drive, so if you are currently taking hormonal contraception, tracking your symptoms in Clue can help you determine its effects on your body and libido.
an illustration of a rabbit with different forms of contraception
Birth Control
Birth control and sex drive
Here’s what we know about potential birth control side effects to sex...
by Maegan Boutot, Former Science Writer for Clue
Tracking your sex drive and sexual activity in Clue can give you an indication of what’s normal for you at certain points during your cycle. Make sure to download Clue and start tracking today.
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Download Clue to track your sex drive.
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Sexual pleasure
When people think of sex, they often think of orgasm as the ultimate way to achieve pleasure. Female orgasm, in particular, is often seen to be proof of sexual success. There is still not enough adequate research or information about female orgasm, although we generally know how to define the different ways people tend to achieve orgasm:
Even if you don’t end up having an orgasm, there are other ways to experience pleasure. Erogenous zones are areas of the body that elicit a sexual response when stimulated. This can include the genital area, nipples, or anywhere, really—whatever you’re into.
The clitoris is one of the most sensitive erogenous zones due to its high concentration of nerve endings (1,2). By stimulating an erogenous zone, a sexual physiological response can be set into motion.
The clitoris is part of the vulva, the name for the external parts of female genitalia. The vagina is the tube connecting the vulva and the cervix.
A sagittal cross section of the female pelvis, with the vagina highlighted in red
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Vaginas 101
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by Nicole Telfer, Science Content Producer
What feels good to you might not feel good to someone else. Experimenting with masturbation to figure out what you like and dislike might be a good idea.
The torso, arms, and legs of a person only wearing bloodstained underpants. They have one hand inside their underpants.
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Masturbating during your period
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How to have safer sex
Safer sex is a way to reduce your risks of STIs.
Here’s the top 3 ways to avoid STIs:
Correct, consistent (always, not just some of the time) use of barriers (condoms and other barriers, like dental dams) on body parts or toys for any kind of vaginal, anal, or oral sex
Being mutually sexually exclusive: both you and your partner only have sex with each other
Regular testing for all STIs, by you and your partner(s)
Three people hugging
STIs
What it’s like to have an STI
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by Jen Bell, Former Writer at Clue
Barrier methods include:
External condoms (sometimes called “male” condoms)
Internal condoms (sometimes called “female” condoms)
Latex or nitrile gloves
Dental dams
Practicing “safer sex” through the use of barrier methods (like condoms, gloves, and dental dams) can significantly lower this risk (3).
Internal and external condoms work by providing a physical barrier that prevents each partner’s genitals and body fluids from coming into contact with the other partner’s body (4).
It’s especially important to use a barrier method to protect yourself and your partner against STIs if either of you is unsure of your STI status, or if one or both partners are also having sex with someone else.
A bedside table covered in various objects: a bra, a clock, a watch, a dildo, lubricant, a lamp, tissues, and latex gloves.
Sex
A guide to safer one-night stands
Here’s how to protect your physical and emotional health when you’re getting...
by Jennifer Hammond, Science Writer at Clue
STIs and STDs: prevention, symptoms, and treatments
Every day, more than 1 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired worldwide (5). They are incredibly common—here's what Clue users and readers said about their experience with STIs.
But what do you know about STIs? Did you know many STIs have no, or only mild symptoms? Knowing some basic information may change the way you take precautions about sex in your
Sex drive, is complex and is affected by physical and emotional aspects
Sex is not just for procreation—it should also be pleasurable for every person involved
STIs are common and if caught early, may be treatable. Many don’t have symptoms, which is why regular testing is extremely important.
We wouldn’t be on this planet if it wasn’t for sex. Although sex is a part of the human lifecycle, many people still find it taboo to discuss. In many places, it’s common for people to start learning about sex during puberty.
Curious about sex, but not sure where to start? Here’s the very basics of what you should know before thinking about having sex for the first time.
Often, the sex ed you learn in school is not as accurate as it could be, nor as applicable. It can take a long time to figure out what works for you and what your preferences are.
Learn about your body and women’s health
Steph from Clue welcomes you to read the newsletter
Hi, I am Steph! I’ll send you both educational and entertaining stories about women’s health and share tips and tricks to get the most out of your Clue app!
Sex drive: what is it and where does it come from?
Our sex drive and sexual pleasure are impacted by our physiology, psychology, societal expectations, and the interactions between these domains. In addition, we still don’t have a great understanding of female sexual anatomy or female orgasm.
Birth control can sometimes affect your sex drive, so if you are currently taking hormonal contraception, tracking your symptoms in Clue can help you determine its effects on your body and libido.
an illustration of a rabbit with different forms of contraception
Birth Control
Birth control and sex drive
Here’s what we know about potential birth control side effects to sex...
by Maegan Boutot, Former Science Writer for Clue
Tracking your sex drive and sexual activity in Clue can give you an indication of what’s normal for you at certain points during your cycle. Make sure to download Clue and start tracking today.
A hand holding a phone with the Clue app opened
Download Clue to track your sex drive.
The Apple logoApp Store
The Google Play logoPlay Store
An illustration of a five star rating
4.8
over 2M+ ratings
Sexual pleasure
When people think of sex, they often think of orgasm as the ultimate way to achieve pleasure. Female orgasm, in particular, is often seen to be proof of sexual success. There is still not enough adequate research or information about female orgasm, although we generally know how to define the different ways people tend to achieve orgasm:
Even if you don’t end up having an orgasm, there are other ways to experience pleasure. Erogenous zones are areas of the body that elicit a sexual response when stimulated. This can include the genital area, nipples, or anywhere, really—whatever you’re into.
The clitoris is one of the most sensitive erogenous zones due to its high concentration of nerve endings (1,2). By stimulating an erogenous zone, a sexual physiological response can be set into motion.
The clitoris is part of the vulva, the name for the external parts of female genitalia. The vagina is the tube connecting the vulva and the cervix.
A sagittal cross section of the female pelvis, with the vagina highlighted in red
Anatomy
Vaginas 101
The vagina changes: during sex, throughout the menstrual cycle, and with age...
by Nicole Telfer, Science Content Producer
What feels good to you might not feel good to someone else. Experimenting with masturbation to figure out what you like and dislike might be a good idea.
The torso, arms, and legs of a person only wearing bloodstained underpants. They have one hand inside their underpants.
Pleasure
Masturbating during your period
Some women have a higher sex drive during their period. Endorphins released...
by Clár McWeeney, Former Content Manager at Clue
How to have safer sex
Safer sex is a way to reduce your risks of STIs.
Here’s the top 3 ways to avoid STIs:
Correct, consistent (always, not just some of the time) use of barriers (condoms and other barriers, like dental dams) on body parts or toys for any kind of vaginal, anal, or oral sex
Being mutually sexually exclusive: both you and your partner only have sex with each other
Regular testing for all STIs, by you and your partner(s)
Three people hugging
STIs
What it’s like to have an STI
STIs are a common and varied experience. We reached out via social...
by Jen Bell, Former Writer at Clue
Barrier methods include:
External condoms (sometimes called “male” condoms)
Internal condoms (sometimes called “female” condoms)
Latex or nitrile gloves
Dental dams
Practicing “safer sex” through the use of barrier methods (like condoms, gloves, and dental dams) can significantly lower this risk (3).
Internal and external condoms work by providing a physical barrier that prevents each partner’s genitals and body fluids from coming into contact with the other partner’s body (4).
It’s especially important to use a barrier method to protect yourself and your partner against STIs if either of you is unsure of your STI status, or if one or both partners are also having sex with someone else.
A bedside table covered in various objects: a bra, a clock, a watch, a dildo, lubricant, a lamp, tissues, and latex gloves.
Sex
A guide to safer one-night stands
Here’s how to protect your physical and emotional health when you’re getting...
by Jennifer Hammond, Science Writer at Clue
STIs and STDs: prevention, symptoms, and treatments
Every day, more than 1 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired worldwide (5). They are incredibly common—here's what Clue users and readers said about their experience with STIs.
But what do you know about STIs? Did you know many STIs have no, or only mild symptoms? Knowing some basic information may change the way you take precautions about sex in your