If I’m trying a sex toy for the first time, what’s the safest way to insert it properly (lube type, cleaning, and how do I avoid irritation or a UTI)?
Nothing should go inside you dry, dirty, or made of sketchy materials. Learn how to pick safe toys, choose the right lube, insert slowly without pain, and clean up in ways that protect you from irritation and UTIs.
What’s the most hygienic way to use and insert stuff like boric acid or yeast infection suppositories—like do I need gloves, how far up, and what should I not do after?
Hygienic suppository use is about protecting your vagina’s ecosystem, not making things clinical. Here’s how far to insert boric acid or yeast capsules, when gloves help, and what to absolutely avoid afterward—like sex, tampons, douching, or swallowing boric acid.
How do I actually insert a tampon/menstrual cup the right way without it hurting (and how do I know it’s in correctly)?
Tampons and menstrual cups shouldn’t feel like punishment. If insertion hurts, it’s usually about angle, dryness, or size—not that your body is “broken.” Here’s how to insert them toward your tailbone, get the right depth and seal, and know they’re in correctly without pain or leaking.