Ask SSIS: How do I tell my partner that I have a STI?
Thank you for writing to SSIS! It is common to feel nervous about bringing up a positive Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) result, but here are some things to keep in mind when you tell your partner about it. First, learning about your result and next treatment steps can help you feel more prepared for your […]
Ask SSIS: ‘What do I do with his balls?’
Thank you for your question! Balls can be highly sensitive and can create immense pleasure, but also pain. Communicating during ball play is key! Everyone has different likes and preferences when it comes to playing with or stimulating balls. You can use your hands to create different sensations. For instance, you can gently pull or […]
Ask SSIS: How do I talk to my partner about getting STI tested?
Thank you for writing to SSIS! It can be important to talk to sexual partners about STI testing, and it is also common to feel nervous or unsure about how and when to bring it up. If you are sexually active, health professionals recommend getting STI tested (this includes for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and HIV) at […]
Ask SSIS: I saw that SSIS has started offering binders but don’t know much about them. Do you have some tips on how to use one?
Thank you for writing to SSIS! We are excited to announce that SSIS is now offering Spectrum brand binders as a part of our new gender-affirming products initiative. Binders are one way to safely flatten the appearance of your chest. While bras push the breasts up and out to give support, binders flatten them by […]
SSIS Question: What are your top vibrators?
Thanks for writing to SSIS! Vibrators are super subjective and it all depends on what kind of experience you are looking for! If you are looking for a beginner friendly vibrator for external pleasure, the PlusOne Bullet Vibe may be a good place to start. Our smallest vibrator comes in blue with 10 different settings. […]
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How do I work on setting sexual boundaries with my partner? They always want to do anal but I don’t want to. Thank you for writing to SSIS! The sexual boundaries that you want to set with your partner are totally valid. If your partner is expressing a desire for anal sex that you’re not […]
How do I have sex if I’m on my period?
Your period does not have to stop you from having sex, but it may be slightly different than usual. It’s important to communicate with your partner and ensure that both parties are comfortable and consenting. Some people find it uncomfortable or messy, while others may enjoy the extra-lubricated sensation. Laying down a towel or having […]
How many times can I take Plan B in a month?
There is no limit to the amount of Plan B you can take in a month and no suspected health risks (including risk to fertility) associated with frequent use. However, there has been evidence that continual use can reduce its effectiveness. However, it is important to not minimize the effect such a high-dose hormone pill […]
Ask SSIS: How am I supposed to use your products when I have a roommate?
Thank you for writing SSIS! This is a great question, and something that a lot of college students have questions about. It may be helpful to start by having a conversation with your roommate. This could involve coming up with a weekly schedule to have the room to yourself, or creating a system to let […]
Ask SSIS: Which lubes, condoms and toys that SSIS sells are compatible with each other?
Thank you for writing to SSIS! Most of the toys we carry are made of silicone, which are compatible with any of our water-based lubes. It is recommended that silicone lubricants not be used with silicone toys, as silicone degrades silicone, causing it to become more porous and potentially trap bacteria. If you are unsure […]
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Welcome back to the SSIS column, where we answer any and all of Brandeis students’ questions about sex, sexuality, identity and relationships. If you have a question you’d like answered in our next column, email ssis@brandeis.edu or leave a question in the Google Form link on the Student Sexuality Information Service Facebook page. Any and […]
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Welcome back to the SSIS column, where we answer any and all of Brandeis students’ questions about sex, sexuality, identity and relationships. If you have a question you’d like answered in our next column, email ssis@brandeis.edu or leave a question in the Google Form link on the Student Sexuality Information Service Facebook page. Any and […]
Ask SSIS
Welcome back to the SSIS column, where we answer any and all of Brandeis students’ questions about sex, sexuality, identity and relationships. If you have a question you’d like answered in our next column, email ssis@brandeis.edu or leave a question in the Google Form link on the Student Sexuality Information Service Facebook page. Any and […]
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How many times can I take Plan B? If I’m using it a lot can I take two? Welcome back to the SSIS column, where we answer any and all of Brandeis students’ questions about sex, sexuality, identity and relationships. If you have a question you’d like answered in our next column, email ssis@brandeis.edu or […]
Ask SSIS: Watching porn with a partner
My partner asked me if I would be into watching porn with them as a form of foreplay. How do we have a conversation about what I want? Discussions regarding pornography can be difficult, because porn preferences or interests are very personal. Similarly, foreplay preferences can be very personal and specific to your needs […]
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Welcome back to the SSIS column, where we answer any and all of Brandeis students’ questions about sex, sexuality, identity and relationships. If you have a question you’d like answered in our next column, email ssis@brandeis.edu or leave a question in the Google Form link on the Student Sexuality Information Service Facebook page. Any and […]
Ask SSIS
Welcome back to the SSIS column, where we answer any and all of Brandeis students’ questions about sex, sexuality, identity and relationships. If you have a question you’d like answered in our next column, email ssis@brandeis.edu or leave a question in the Google Form link on the Student Sexuality Information Service Facebook page. Any and […]
Ask SSIS
Welcome back to the Student Sexuality Information Service (SSIS) column, where we answer any and all of Brandeis students’ questions about sex, sexuality, identity, and relationships. If you have a question you’d like answered in our next column, email ssis@brandeis.edu or leave a question in the Google Form link on the Student Sexuality Information Service […]
Ask SSIS
Welcome back to the Student Sexuality Information Service (SSIS) column, where we answer any and all of Brandeis students’ questions about sex, sexuality, identity and relationships. If you have a question you’d like answered in our next column, email ssis@brandeis.edu or leave a question in our Google Form: https://tinyurl.com/AskSSIS. Any and all questions are welcome: […]
Ask SSIS
Welcome back to the Student Sexuality Information Service (SSIS) column, where we answer any and all of Brandeis students’ questions about sex, sexuality, identity and relationships. If you have a question you’d like answered in our next column, email ssis@brandeis.edu or leave a question in our Google Form: https://tinyurl.com/AskSSIS. Any and all questions are welcome: […]
