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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...