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Remi Newman

Remi Newman, MA, is a sex educator, counselor and writer with over 20 years of experience in the field of sexuality. She currently works as an STI educator and counselor in Northern California. She received her master’s degree in sex education from NYU.

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Experiencing a herpes outbreak can be distressing and disorienting. But you'll get through it, just like I did. And you aren't dirty—or impure, or a slut, or any of those things you're telling yourself you are—for getting it. 

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Knowing how to get properly tested, ways to minimize the likelihood of contracting one and what to do if you are diagnosed are all things you need to know about STIs in 2021.

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Our sex education is failing to address the issues at the heart of how we engage with each other as sexual beings.

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Why I Decided to Teach My 6-Year-Old About Condoms
Why I Decided to Teach My 6-Year-Old About Condoms

What I’ve learned from my son is that age appropriate sex ed is not just about what subjects to cover at different ages, but about how we cover those subjects.

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Women Ask: Can I Ever Enjoy Sex Again? (The Answer Is Yes!)
Women Ask: Can I Ever Enjoy Sex Again? (The Answer Is Yes!)

Don't give up on sex! Here, a seasoned sex educator offers tips for women to increase their libidos and reclaim their sex lives.

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