(S)expansive Ed

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...

What is PrEP? PrEP is a daily medication that lowers your chances of getting HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) from sex or sharing needles. Taken correctly, PrEP is 99% effective at reducing the likelihood...

What are anal sex and anal play? AKA ‘anal’ or ‘butt stuff,’ anal play is any sexual activity that includes your butt. Anyone – any gender and any sexual orientation – can give, receive and...

In this factsheet, we’ll discuss: What is a boundary? Different types of boundaries (physical, emotional, sexual…) How to set boundaries, including phrases to use  What to do when your boundaries have been crossed How to...

How to Navigate Differing Libidos In Relationships By Taylor Neal Libido discrepancy—i.e. a difference in sexual desire or drive between partners—can be one of the most challenging things to navigate in romantic and/or sexual relationships, and...

What is safer sex and how can we have it? Jems presents a Safer Sex Checklist for you to reference and expand upon. An offering for the context we’re living and loving in.  Don’t miss...

by Emory Oakley How to Talk About Safer Sex with New Partners Most of us probably know that it’s important to talk about safer sex with new partners, but it isn’t necessarily an easy conversation....

Abortion 101 At Jems, we believe access to abortion and reproductive care is a human right and should be responsive, caring, non-judgmental and trauma-informed.  Being a Canadian company, we recognize the disparities between Canadian and...

A Conversation about the Monkeypox* Virus, Vaccine, and Safer Sex Practices with SJ Stephens SJ Stephens (they/he, elle/él) is a 22-year-old Wellesley College student born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. They are the co-president of...