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How pregnancy *actually* happens
The details we don't learn in school are pretty fascinating.
by Maegan Boutot, Former Science Writer for Clue
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Sex
Sex
Sperm and eggs: the basics of human sex cells
How many eggs do I have? How many sperm are in an ejaculate? And more answers to your questions
by Clár McWeeney, Former Content Manager at Clue; and Nicole Telfer, Science Content Producer
Sex
A guide to safer one-night stands
Here’s how to protect your physical and emotional health when you’re getting lucky.
by Jennifer Hammond, Science Writer at Clue
Sex
Condoms: common questions and misconceptions
Are condoms effective? Are they always necessary? What is the correct way to put one on? Even if you’re not...
by Jen Bell, Former Writer at Clue
Sex
How pregnancy *actually* happens
The details we don't learn in school are pretty fascinating.
by Maegan Boutot, Former Science Writer for Clue
Sex
Sperm and eggs: the basics of human sex cells
How many eggs do I have? How many sperm are in an ejaculate? And more answers to your questions
by Clár McWeeney, Former Content Manager at Clue; and Nicole Telfer, Science Content Producer
Sex
A guide to safer one-night stands
Here’s how to protect your physical and emotional health when you’re getting lucky.
by Jennifer Hammond, Science Writer at Clue
Sex
Condoms: common questions and misconceptions
Are condoms effective? Are they always necessary? What is the correct way to put one on? Even if you’re not...
by Jen Bell, Former Writer at Clue
Dating & Partnership
Scent and attraction: Pheromones and the cycle
by Clár McWeeney, Former Content Manager at Clue
Dating & Partnership
Male genitalia: biological norms vs. societal expectations
by Clár McWeeney, Former Content Manager at Clue
Dating & Partnership
Behind the study: Are Americans having less sex?
by Maegan Boutot, Former Science Writer for Clue
Dating & Partnership
Sex, desire and love: relationship advice from Dr. Hott
by Erica Avey, Former Writer at Clue
Dating & Partnership
We asked 64,000 women what they look for in a partner. The most important thing? Kindness.
The results of the Ideal Partner Survey — a collaboration between Clue, the University of Göttingen and MyONE Condoms.
by Amanda Shea, PhD, Head of Science at Clue; and Jen Bell, Former Writer at Clue
STIs
What it’s like to have an STI
STIs are a common and varied experience. We reached out via social media and asked people to share their stories.
by Jen Bell, Former Writer at Clue
STIs
STIs: common questions and misconceptions
Can you get an STI from a toilet seat? Can you get one the first time you have sex? Does...
by Jen Bell, Former Writer at Clue
STIs
HIV and AIDS aren’t over—and here is how you can help
Stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS directly harms people’s health. Here’s what people are doing to end it.
by Nicole Telfer, Science Content Producer; and Jen Bell, Former Writer at Clue
STIs
Genital warts 101
Genital warts are caused by certain strains of HPV. Two strains of HPV in particular—HPV 6 and HPV 11—are responsible...
by Nicole Telfer, Science Content Producer
STIs
How to tell your partner you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI)
There’s a lot of misinformation and stigma about STIs, and they can be uncomfortable to discuss. But we need to...
by Jen Bell, Former Writer at Clue
STIs
Safe sex: How to protect yourself from STIs
by Dr. Anne Högemann, MD, Former Medical Doctor at Clue
Pleasure
A beginner's guide to sex
All the basics on sex, STIs, condoms and more.
by Stephanie Liao, Product & Marketing Copywriter
Pleasure
Let’s talk about squirting: Why is it important, and what does it feel like?
It seems that we have been ejaculating for a long time.
by Jen Bell, Former Writer at Clue
Pleasure
Condom use from a female perspective: Clue’s study with KI-CURT
Clue polled 95,000 people from 200 countries on condom use and menstruation
Pleasure
The science of sexual satisfaction
A happy sex life is an important part of a fulfilling life.
by Maegan Boutot, Former Science Writer for Clue
Pleasure
How many types of female orgasms are there?
Most people report that some female orgasms are better than others. Clitoral stimulation, orgasms during sleep, exercise-induced orgasms, and more.
by Maegan Boutot, Former Science Writer for Clue
Pleasure
How to pick a lubricant
Personal lubricant (lube) can be used to help make sexual acts—like sex, masturbation, or sex toy play—more pleasurable.
by Nicole Telfer, Science Content Producer
Pleasure
Why we kiss: the science behind smooching and your cycle
by Clár McWeeney, Former Content Manager at Clue