Uncut Jems: Navigating Sex As a Trans Man
by Emory Oakley On top of being fun and sexy, sex can be weird and messy and awkward. Being trans can add a layer of awkwardness to sexual experiences and make sex...
101: PrEP
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%...
Uncut Jems: My Rubber Cock
At Jems, we know no amount of study can replace real life experience (though hearing from someone real, who we can relate to, is also very very helpful). It’s this...
101: Anal Play
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...
Boundaries Factsheet
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...
Consent Factsheet: Part 2
Don’t miss our first post on consent, in which we discussed what sexual consent looks, feels, and sounds like, with tools on how to negotiate consent with our partner(s) and...
Consent Factsheet: Part 1
In this factsheet, we’ll discuss: Popular models of consent Phrases and communication tools to give and receive consent Consent and hookup apps What it means to negotiate consent within ourselves...
101: STIs
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...
101: Contraception
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...
How To Use A Condom
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...
Safer Sex Checklist #UncutJems
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...
Jems Loves DILFs: Dog Dad Sean Viola on Putting Your Phone Down
Jems Loves DILFs is a series in which we ask dads of all kinds what gives them life. Here, dog daddy Sean Viola of Tri-State Modern tells us about his...
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