Written by: Miles Llewellyn (they/them). Edited by: Milo Misseri (they/them). Physical activity has been an essential part of my life since I was a kid. Growing up I was a generally active youth and grew up playing soccer, badminton, basketball, and volleyball. Sports were a central part of my identity.…
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Kink and a Journey to Self-Love: A Trans* Narrative
Written by: Ashe Puncher (he/him), trans BDSM safety advocate. Edited by: Miles Llewellyn (they/them). Sex was never really talked about within my family. I got the bare minimum; penis goes in vagina, and then boom! The miracle of pregnancy. I knew there must’ve been more to it, but I didn’t…
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Is it About Finding the “Brown in Gay” or the “Gay in Brown”?
Written by: Saleem Razack (he/him), MD. Edited by: Zahra Taboun (she/her). I came of age as a Brown Gay man in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Medical school kept me artificially young and closeted for longer than most, but I definitely knew who I was, was very horny, and…
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Living with Painful Sex
Written by: Émilie (she/her). Edited by: Camille Zeitouni (she/her). Disclaimer: In this article, the author uses the term women to self-identify and as a way to describe people with vaginas. We wish to acknowledge that not all folks who have dyspareunia or painful sex identify as a woman. My writing…
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Let’s Talk About Sex Toys
Written by: Geneviève Gill (she/her). Edited by: Étienne Maes (he/him). I love talking about sex. Relationships, preferences, attractions, “vibes”, you name it. Ultimately, isn’t that a big part of how we learn: through conversing about sex, sharing experiences, and listening to others? Recently, sex toys have come up a lot…
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I Have Genital Herpes and Everything is OK
Written by: Anonymous Edited by: Zahra Taboun (she/her). I always thought I was knowledgeable about sexual health and that I practiced safe sex. I knew about common STIs, I used condoms, I got tested regularly, and I spoke with my partners regarding their sexual history. It was not until I…
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Navigating Healthcare as Trans/Gender Non-Conforming
Written by: Milo Misseri (they/them). Edited by: Miles Llewellyn (they/them). DISCLAIMER: Sex[M]ed would like to recognize and acknowledge the lack of racial diversity. Unfortunately due to folks’ availability this article predominantly reflects the experiences of white individuals. Sex[M]ed is always looking for more writers and more content, priority is given…
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You Shouldn’t Have to be a Rebel to Have Your Medical Rights Upheld
Written by: Kestrel Brown (she/her). Edited by: Camille Zeitouni (she/her). I grew up as the youngest child and the only girl in a strict religious household. I was fourteen when I got my first period. Having a poor relationship with my mother and no sisters, I had no idea what…
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A Story about Abortion
Written by: Annie Plotkin (she/her) Edited by: Camille Zeitouni (she/her). For as long as I could remember, one of my biggest fears was flipping over a pregnancy test and seeing those two little lines, and one night last February that fear became my reality. I started taking the pill when…
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And They Lived Happily Ever After – The Story of Me & My IUD
Written By: Elyssa Vanlian (she/her). Edited By: Jillian Schneidman (she/her). Sometimes, the internet can be a really scary place. I learned this lesson the hard way, one week before my first IUD insertion was scheduled to take place. My first attempt of three, that is. After a year and a…
