Bacterial Vaginosis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Sexual Health
Bacterial vaginosis is a common imbalance of vaginal bacteria that may cause thin discharge and a fishy odor, although many people have no symptoms.
Bad Date List: Community Safety, Warnings, and Consent
A bad date list is an informal safety record used to share warnings about potentially unsafe or disrespectful dating encounters while considering privacy and fairness.
Balls (Testicles): Meaning, Anatomy, Function, and Sexual Sensitivity
Balls is informal slang for the testicles, reproductive organs inside the scrotum that produce sperm and most of the body’s testosterone.
Balls: Slang Meaning, Anatomy, and Sexual Usage
Balls is informal slang for the testicles, the reproductive organs inside the scrotum that produce sperm and hormones such as testosterone.
Bang: Meaning, Sexual Slang, Consent, and Nonsexual Uses
Bang is informal and often vulgar slang for having sex, but it may also mean a loud noise, forceful hit, collision, or hairstyle.
Bareback: Meaning, Condomless Sex, STI Risk, and Consent
Bareback is informal sexual slang for vaginal or anal intercourse without a condom, whether or not other HIV or pregnancy prevention is used.
Bartholin Glands: Function, Cysts, Abscesses, and Care
Bartholin glands are small glands near the vaginal opening that produce lubricating fluid and may develop cysts or painful abscesses.
Bartholin’s Cyst: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
A Bartholin’s cyst is a fluid-filled lump near the vaginal opening caused by a blocked gland duct and may become painful if infected.
Bartholin’s Glands: Function, Cysts, and Sexual Health
Bartholin’s glands are paired glands near the vaginal opening that release moisture and may develop a cyst or painful abscess if a duct becomes blocked.
Basal Body Temperature: Ovulation, BBT Tracking, and Fertility
Basal body temperature is the body's lowest resting temperature and can be tracked for a small sustained rise that commonly occurs after ovulation.