(S)expansive Ed

Let’s talk about lube. Yup, that slippery, silky stuff that makes everything feel smoother, gentler, and just better. But if you have sensitive skin, finding a lube that doesn’t sting, burn, or throw off your...

If you have sensitive skin, you probably check the ingredients in your skincare, soap and detergent. But have you ever thought about what’s in your condoms? Irritation or discomfort during or after sex is often...

If you’re mindful about what you eat, what skincare products you use and what ingredients go into your body, why should your condoms be any different?  Not all condoms are created equal—and many mainstream brands...

If you’ve ever picked up a box of condoms, you might have seen the word “spermicide” on the label. It sounds like an extra layer of protection—because why wouldn’t you want something that helps prevent...

Most of us don’t think twice about what’s in our condoms. We grab whatever’s available and get on with it. But what if we told you that what’s inside your condom could be messing with...

If you have sensitive skin, finding the right condom can feel like an impossible mission. You want protection but don’t want to deal with itching, burning, or irritation afterward. Unfortunately, many condoms on the market...

STIs (sexually transmitted infections) also sometimes called STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) are incredibly common. Rates have been on the rise in recent years, and have hit an all time high in the US during the...

Jems is a condom and an inclusive sex ed platform built on current research, expert knowledge and, importantly, experiences. Here—and in all our 101-style posts—we hope to answer some common questions and tap into different...

STEP #1: CHECK, UNWRAP & ORIENT Ensure that both parties have expressed enthusiastic consent. CHECK the expiry date on the condom wrapper. If it’s not expired, UNWRAP the condom from its wrapper. ORIENT the condom...

Jems Loves MILFs is a series in which we ask moms of all kinds what gives them life. From art moms to aunties, grandmothers to Godmothers, single moms, queer moms, pet moms, and the mother...