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Let's talk about sex baby, let's talk about you and me... Everyone has <em>some</em> experience with sex— after all, it's the only way to make a human! But it's also a super complex subject with virtually infinite information. From what to look out for, to what healthy practices everyone should take into consideration, check out below for all the information you need to know about sex:

It Will Be Easier Than Ever to Buy Birth Control Over the Counter

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Laura Schwecherl
June 12, 2013

The Obama administration stopped trying to block over-the-counter availability of Plan B, a form of contraception taken the morning after intercourse, for women and girls of all ages.

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Do We Have “Sexual Peaks”?

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Sophia Breene
June 7, 2013
The idea of "sexual peaks" — aka when we're at the top of our game between the sheets — has been a controversial, much-debated subject since the 1950s. Read on for our take on this steamy subject.
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No One’s Satisfied With Their Sex Lives. Here’s Why

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Shana Lebowitz
May 30, 2013
New research suggests most people fib when talking about how many sexual partners they’ve had — men round up, women round down. Why aren’t we more open about our sex lives?
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15 Key Resources for Women’s Health

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Sophia Breene
May 16, 2013
Let’s talk about health, baby. It’s National Women’s Health Week, so Greatist rounded up 15 key resources for living a healthy life.
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Sex! Greatist and Salon Talk Romance in the Digital Age

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The Greatist Team
May 7, 2013
This Thursday at 8pm, Greatist is partnering with the Museum of Sex and Salon to talk about sex and relationships in the digital age. Join in live for the Google Hangout!
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Superfood or Supergross? The Truth About Semen

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Sophia Breene
February 19, 2013

Finally, the answer to the “Our Body, Ourselves” question nobody was ever brave enough to ask.

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How Much Do We Really Think About Sex?

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David Butler
January 24, 2012

Let's not just talk about it. Almost everyone thinks about sex, but is it possible to know how often anyone's mind wanders under the covers?

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News: Have Sexy Dreams By Sleeping On Your Stomach

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Katherine Schreiber
October 4, 2012

So you want to have a more exciting nightlife? Sleep on your stomach. A new study suggests those who pass out prone have more erotic dreams.

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38 Things You Didn't Know About Sex, Love, and Relationships

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The Greatist Team
February 13, 2013

With February 14th right around the corner (we all know what holiday that is!), we've rounded up our top stories on all things love.

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News: Study Looks at Sleep and Post-Sex Desires

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Laura Schwecherl
January 25, 2012

In a recent study, scientists looked at the tendency to fall asleep after sex, and what happens to the partner left wide-awake.

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Can Straight Men and Women Be “Just Friends”?

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Laura Newcomer
October 18, 2012

Can heterosexual men and women be friends, or do they only bond for the hope of some sweet, sweet lovin’ down the road? We investigate the science behind male-female friendships.

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Do “Friends With Benefits” Really Benefit Us?

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Laura Newcomer
February 13, 2013

Anyone who’s gone to college — or, heck, anyone — is probably familiar with the concept of “friends with benefits.” But what does science have to say about these relationships? And what “benefit” (besides the obvious one) do they really bring to our lives?

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