Frequently Asked Questions

Holistic sexual wellness means looking at sexual health not just as physical safety or the absence of disease, but also including emotional satisfaction, mental comfort, relationship trust, and personal values.

Verbal consent is the clearest and most reliable form of consent because it leaves no room for guessing. While body language can show enthusiasm or discomfort, verbal agreement is the safest way to ensure mutual understanding.

'Perfect use' is how effective a method is when used exactly as instructed every time. 'Typical use' is how it performs in real-world scenarios, accounting for human error, forgetting a pill, or incorrect condom application. LARCs like IUDs and implants have almost identical perfect and typical use rates because they require no daily routine.

Yes. This is extremely common. Many STIs, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, are asymptomatic (showing zero symptoms) in a high percentage of cases. The only way to know your status for certain is to get tested.

Red flags are warning signs of unhealthy or controlling behavior, such as extreme jealousy, trying to isolate you from your friends and family, constantly checking your phone, gaslighting, or pressuring you into physical decisions.