When you’re browsing the internet for sex, your number one goal above all else should be to keep yourself safe. Sure getting laid is high priority, but insuring that your health stays in tact while getting it takes the cake.

There’s no doubt you’ve sat through your share of sexual education classes in high school, but they teach you won’t exactly use in your every day life. I mean, how many times are you really going to put a condom on a banana? You need your relevant sex questions answered!

Before you use an adult datingsite for the next time, make sure you know your Sex Ed 101.

Is it safe to have sex during your menstruation cycle?
This is the question asked by women around the world. Why do men get access to use their unit 365 days a year, and we only have three weeks a month to make the most of our sex lives? The truth about having sex on your period is that, while messy, it is safe to do. Your best bet is to do it in the shower (with a traction mat, of course) to prevent any post-coitus clean up. And there’s another upside! You know those horrible period cramps you get? It’s caused by your vaginal muscles contracting, which causes pain. If you orgasm, those muscles will release themselves, making your cramps disappear. Sounds pretty win-win!

I tend to smell ‘down there’ pretty bad. Is there anything I can do, or is it just genetics?
Actually the smell you produce has very little to do with genetics or rase as most people think. They say you are what you eat– And that saying is very appropriate in this context! Your diet is what controls the smells your body produces. Eating a lot of red meats, garlicky and strong onion smelling foods can make you smell stronger and more odorous than what is perceived to be ‘normal’. Getting rid of the harsh foods and swapping them out for citrus foods like pineapple and coconut juice will help you smell (and taste!) sweeter.

I heard you can get an STI from doing it in a hot tub. Is that true?
It depends on what you classify as an STI. Can you get herpes from simply doing it in hot water? No, but that should be common knowledge. What you can get is a Urinary Tract Infection. Because of the amount of bacteria that can be found in a hot tub, ad the fact that it’s being pushed into your body by his penis, all that bacteria gets to places that don’t know how to defend foreign threats, which will most likely result in a UTI. If you want to have water sex, do it in a shower. When you’re not submerged it’s safe, but having sex in an open water area like a pool or a lake or, as said before, a hot tub, you’re asking for trouble.

Why does my vagina fart during sex?
First and foremost, if your body does this during sex (which is called ‘queefing’, just for the record), it’s nothing to be embarrassed about. Although the sound may seem a bit funny, there’s no smell as a result, so just go with it. The reason you queef is because there is air being either released or entered into your vaginal canal at the same time the penis is. If you’re set on preventing this, simply make note of what position it usually happens during, and try to avoid that one. Doggy style has a tendency to allow excess air in, so stick to missionary. Either that or crank the music! If he can’t hear it, he’ll be none the wiser.

I’m a dude and my girl is trying to convince me that I have a G-Spot, too. Is that true?
It sure is, but you’ll have to be a little adventurous to get there! The male G-spot is actually located in the rectum, directly above the scrotum. You can reach it with a finger, but it’s a lot easier to do with the aid of a dildo. Most men are too nervous to explore back there, but trust me fellas, it’s worth the time! The easiest way to access the G-Spot during sex is by having your girlfriend do reverse cowgirl. That way she has easy access to your behind and won’t have a hard time reaching it. Get her to lube up her finger and as she’s on top, have her gently slide it in and move it in a ‘come here’ motion.

Is anal sex safe?
More and more people are trying anal sex thanks to the ideas they get from porn. The truth is people have probably been exploring anal since sex was first discovered, but there are risks that come along with it. The tissue in your rectum is very thin and prone to tearing, which can cause problems which aren’t always reversible. If that skin does tear, your feces can get it infected, which can be very painful. In extreme cases, having something enter your backside can actually cause your feces to re-route into your abdomen canal, which will then lay dormant since it has no where else to go. If this happens, you’ll actually need surgery to get it fixed! But like I said, that is an extreme circumstances. What is more likely is that your rectum muscles will loosen, which will cause you to lose control of them when you’re older. Anal is the fastest growing sexual trend, and the only option for gay couples, but that doesn’t take away from how risky it is. If you absolutely need to have anal, you need to prepare yourself first! Use small anal beads to penetrate yourself with until it feels comfortable (this can take a few days, even weeks). Once you get used to that, start using bigger beads until you get comfortable with ones that are the size of the dick you will be having enter you. And don’t forget the most important part– Use LOTS and lots of lube!

How do I stop gagging when I give oral sex?
The biggest piece of advice you can take when it comes to oral sex is don’t think you’re a porn star! It’s never necessary to have a penis so far in your mouth that it triggers your gag reflexes. Instead of deep-throating it, use your mouth only to cater to the head of the penis, and use your hands to stroke the shaft. That way the whole erection is still getting attention, and you aren’t running to the bathroom to toss your lunch.