Important sex facts they don’t teach you at school

The sex education you get in high school can lack a lot of useful information for your own sex life. Condoms don’t work against all STIs, and porn is no way to learn “how to do it”. We’ve put together a list of sex facts that you won’t learn in school!

Condoms don’t protect against everything

Condoms are the only protection you have against STIs. However, be aware that condoms aren’t a safe solution for everything. For example, herpes and HPV can also be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, even if you’re using a condom. Make sure you know the symptoms of these STIs and contact your doctor in time if you notice any symptoms.

You have to pee after sex

What they often don’t tell you is that it’s a good idea to urinate after sex. It’s understandable that you don’t feel like it after a nice, hot session. Nevertheless, it’s important to go to the toilet. This is because during sex, a lot of bacteria end up in your urinary tract and can eventually end up in your bladder. If you don’t pee them out, this can lead to a nasty infection. Empty your bladder, and then cuddle as much as you like! 😉

“During sex, different bacteria get into your urinary tract, which can eventually end up in your bladder. If you don’t pee them out, it can eventually lead to a nasty infection.”

Foreplay is crucial for women

Many women need a little foreplay to become sufficiently aroused. If she isn’t moist enough, penetration can quickly start to hurt, and abrasions from the friction can happen as well. You don’t want that! Sex should be a pleasurable experience for both of you, and it should involve more than just penetration. When she’s sufficiently aroused before sex, she’ll also reach a climax faster!

“Sex should be a pleasurable experience for both of you and include more than just penetration.”

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Consent is important

This may seem obvious, but communication is an important part of sex. Always ask your partner for permission when you’re planning something, no matter how excited you are. Even if your partner doesn’t say anything at first, that doesn’t mean they’re saying “yes”. Remember: no is no!

Porn is not real life

If you watch a lot of porn, you can get a distorted view of what sex should be like. In porn, it often only comes down to penetration… and foreplay is usually ignored. There’s not much communication and romance involved either. Also, women and men often only seem to want rough sex. This does not correspond to reality at all. Never use porn as an educational tool!

“In porn, it often only comes down to penetration… and foreplay is usually ignored.”

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