Discover Sex

Published on: 31 August, 2024
Updated at: 09 May, 2025
Skins Sexual Health's Guide to Sexual Health Awareness

Sexual health can be a pretty taboo topic for all of us and a subject that not everyone feels comfortable discussing openly. Which honestly, is completely fine. We don’t have to be sharing every detail of what’s going on downstairs...

Read More
Published on: 17 June, 2024
Updated at: 19 May, 2025
What Are the Benefits of Ribbed and Dotted Condoms?

It’s fascinating how something as small and seemingly simple as a condom can carry such complexity. Not just in purpose, but in design, feel, and even the emotional reactions people have to them. For many, they’re just a matter of...

Read More
Published on: 03 June, 2024
Updated at: 10 July, 2025
What is Pubic Lice?

Pubic lice represent a parasitic infestation that affects the coarse hair of the human body, most notably in the pubic region. Known scientifically as Pthirus pubis, these insects are a relatively common issue and are not reflective of personal hygiene...

Read More
Published on: 26 May, 2024
Updated at: 11 August, 2025
What is Urethritis?

You might not think twice about a burning sensation when you urinate, maybe you’ve chalked it up to not drinking enough water or assumed it was something that would pass in a day or two. But sometimes, what seems minor...

Read More
Published on: 10 May, 2024
Updated at: 09 May, 2025
Pap Smears: A Slightly Awkward but Totally Necessary Check-up

Let’s talk about Pap smears. Yes, I know, it’s not exactly a conversation starter over brunch, but bear with me - this is important. A Pap smear (or cervical screening test, if we’re being fancy) is a quick and simple...

Read More
Published on: 24 April, 2024
Updated at: 11 August, 2025
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP): The Urgent HIV Prevention Option

Life doesn’t always give us the luxury of planning ahead. Sometimes events unfold in ways that leave us with questions and, in certain situations, a very real sense of urgency. Picture it: an unplanned sexual encounter without protection, a slip-up...

Read More
Published on: 26 January, 2024
Updated at: 11 August, 2025
Chancroid Fact File

It’s odd to write about something that, frankly, most of us in the UK barely ever think about. Chancroid is so rare in the UK, almost like a medical mythology but it’s worth a glance, especially if you’re curious about...

Read More
Published on: 08 January, 2024
Updated at: 11 August, 2025
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP): How It Protects Against HIV

When it comes to preventing HIV, timing is everything. But unlike Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), which is taken after a possible exposure, there’s a way to protect yourself before you’re even at risk. That’s where Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) comes in. PrEP...

Read More
Published on: 25 August, 2023
Updated at: 28 March, 2025
Can a Healthy Sex Life Improve Mental Wellbeing?

In the elaborate tapestry of human life, few threads are as vibrant and essential as sexuality. A happy, healthy and safe sex life is not merely a physical expression of intimacy; it also exerts a profound influence on mental health...

Read More
Published on: 14 October, 2020
Updated at: 09 May, 2025
Why is it Important to use a Condom During Sex?

  In a perfect world no one would choose to wear a condom but now, more than ever, condoms are essential wear! Condoms have a number of benefits to both you and your partner and they remain the only form...

Read More
Published on: 14 October, 2020
Updated at: 09 May, 2025
80 New Sex Positions to Try with Your Partner

Do you fall back on doggy-style to get your kicks? Well, you’re certainly not alone. DrEd, an online doctor, surveyed 2000 people in the U.S and Europe about their favourite sex positions and it seems we really are creatures of...

Read More
Published on: 14 October, 2020
Updated at: 09 May, 2025
Which Condoms Do I Need?

Ever been stood at the condom stand with no idea where to start? Bombarded by brands and colours and names that mean nothing to you? If this is you, fear not! We promise to make choice to purchase as easy...

Read More
Published on: 14 October, 2020
Updated at: 09 May, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions About Condoms

  Condoms: Those faithful old things with so much history and mystery (and a whole lot of bogus surrounding them!) How many of you can put your hand up and say you’ve read, back to front, the leaflet inside your...

Read More
Published on: 08 September, 2020
Updated at: 09 May, 2025
Why is Lubricant Good for Sex?

  Everything you’ve always wanted to know about lubrication but were afraid to ask! Why lubricants are good for men Gay men were in on the secret a long time ago, but in many heterosexual relationships, lubes are considered a...

Read More
Published on: 08 September, 2020
Updated at: 06 June, 2025
Can Sex Alleviate Illnesses?

Ah, sex. It’s the activity we all secretly enjoy and if we’re honest probably think about more than we’d like to admit. But, did you know that it’s not only great for pleasure, but it also holds potential health benefits...

Read More
Published on: 08 September, 2020
Updated at: 11 August, 2025
20 Surprising Facts About the Vagina

Ah, the vagina, a marvelous, multifaceted marvel that half the population possesses, yet remains shrouded in mystery and misconceptions. Despite being one of the most important organs in the female reproductive system, it's still frequently misunderstood, under-discussed, and often the...

Read More