sexual health tips from the one® momentum® community

September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, so we asked our ONE® Momentum® community to share the positive choices, habits, and conversations that have helped them support their sexual health and well-being this year.

We also asked a second question: If you could share one sexual health tip, reminder, or piece of encouragement with others, what would it be?

TL;DR Key Takeaways:

• We asked our ONE® Momentum® community to share sexual health tips for Sexual Health Awareness month.

• Community members shared personal experiences, advice, and reminders about communication, protection, comfort, and boundaries, and comfort.

• Community responses highlighted the importance of communication, getting tested, setting boundaries, and finding what works best for you, showing that sexual health can look different for everyone.

The responses covered everything from having more honest conversations with partners to finding condoms that actually feel comfortable. Some members talked about protection and testing. Others reminded us that it's okay to slow down, speak up, do some research, and make choices that feel right for you. 

From everyday habits to bigger conversations, our Momentum® members shared the small steps that have made a difference for them.

Communication Can Change Everything

One of the clearest themes we heard was simple: talk about it.

That might mean talking with a partner about boundaries, discussing what feels good, asking questions about sexual health, or simply being honest about what you want and don't want.

One Momentum® member shared:

“I started communicating with my partner more. It seems so simple, but yet it can make everything so much more satisfying.”

Another member took it a step further, encouraging people to talk about the things that can sometimes feel awkward to bring up:

“Talk about boundaries, turn-ons, turn-offs, wants, desires, and fantasies. A little talking can go a long way to making your relationship more satisfying both in and out of the bedroom.”

We couldn't agree more. Communication doesn't have to be one big, serious conversation. It can be an ongoing part of intimacy. What feels good? What doesn't? Are there things you'd like to try? Are there things you're not comfortable with?

And remember: talking about sex isn't just for people in long-term relationships. Communication can be part of any sexual experience, whether you're getting to know someone new, exploring a relationship, or figuring out what works best for you.

Don't Be Afraid to Speak Up

Another common theme? If something doesn't feel right, say something. 

One community member shared a reminder that applies far beyond the bedroom:

“If something isn't working for you, don't hesitate to communicate or do some research to improve things for yourself.”

That's good advice for sexual health in general. 

Maybe you're wondering about STI testing for the first time. Maybe you're trying to find a condom that fits better. Maybe you're curious about lubricant. Maybe you're realizing that a certain situation or activity isn't comfortable for you.

You don't have to simply put up with something because you've always done it that way. Being curious about your sexual health is a good thing. So is asking questions, looking for reliable information, and figuring out what works for your body and your relationships.

As another Momentum® member put it: “Never push yourself to do something that doesn't feel right or is uncomfortable, no matter who you're with.”

That's a reminder worth keeping. You are allowed to pause. You are allowed to change your mind. And you are allowed to say no. 

Protection is Part of the Conversation

For some members, supporting their sexual health this year meant making protection a consistent part of their routine.

One member told us:

“I've worn condoms every time that I've had sex.”

Another shared how they talked with their girlfriend about continuing to use condoms while she was also using birth control: “Just as an added layer of protection and safety.”

There isn't only one reason to use condoms. Depending on your situation, condoms can be part of your approach to preventing pregnancy and reducing the risk of STIs. For many people, using condoms is simply one part of feeling more prepared and confident about their sexual health.

The important part is finding a safer sex routine that works for you and communicating with your partner about it. And if you're using condoms, remember that fit and comfort matter, too.

Finding the Right Fit CAN Make a Difference

One Momentum® member shared a particularly relatable sexual health realization:

“I looked into finding a condom that doesn't feel like a tourniquet. No wonder I always thought condoms were so awful!”

Honestly? Finding a condom that fits comfortably can change the experience.

Contrary to popular belief, external condoms aren’t one-size-fits-all. Regular condoms fit lots of people in a pleasurable, comfortable way. However, an improper fit can contribute to common challenges such as slippage, squeezing, bunching, or erection loss. A condom should be long enough to provide coverage from base to tip and snug enough around the penis to stay in place without causing discomfort. That’s why MyONE® Custom Fit® offers 52 condom sizes, including 10 different lengths and 9 different girths. Because safer sex shouldn’t have to mean sacrificing comfort. 

Finding the right condom fit is an important part of safer sex education and can make condoms more comfortable to use consistently.

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Make Room for Pleasure, Too!

Sexual health isn't only about what you avoid. It's also about understanding what makes sex enjoyable, comfortable, and positive for you. That can mean exploring different condom styles, using lubricant, learning more about your body, or simply giving yourself permission to figure out what you like.

Our Momentum® community has talked about this before, from favorite condom sensations to lubricant preferences. There isn't one universal answer when it comes to pleasure. Different people like different things (and that's completely okay).

If something doesn't work for you, try something different. If you're curious about something, learn more. And if you find something you love? Well, that's good information to have.

Testing and Talking go Hand in Hand

One community member shared a particularly thoughtful example of making sexual health part of a new relationship. Before becoming sexually intimate with a prospective partner, they discussed testing, boundaries, their transition, and how they wanted to approach intimacy together.

The response highlighted something important: sexual health conversations can look different for everyone.

There isn't a single checklist that works for every person or relationship. For one person, the conversation might be about STI testing. For another, it might be about contraception or condoms. Someone else might need to talk about gender, anatomy, accessibility, pain, pleasure, or how they want to explore intimacy.

Whatever the topic, having the conversation before you're in the middle of the moment can make it easier to understand each other's desires, boundaries, and expectations.

And as this Momentum® member reminded us, a supportive partner should respect your boundaries and your body.

One of our members kept their advice short and sweet: “Protection is the key for you and others.”

We'd add: being prepared can make safer sex easier.

Keep condoms somewhere convenient. Know how to use them correctly. Have lubricant available if you want it. Talk with your partner about protection before things get heated. Know where you can get tested if you need to. And don't be afraid to look something up when you have a question.

Even small steps can make a difference. And yes, the little details matter. Sometimes sexual health comes down to knowing the basics.

For example, one member shared this condom reminder: “Squeeze the air out of the reservoir tip before applying a condom.”

Find a condom that works for you. There are condom styles from super thin and flavored condoms to glow-in-the-dark. Around 6% of people are allergic to latex, and therefore need a non-latex condom like ONE Lux condoms. 

Paying attention to how you use a condom matters. Check the expiration date, open the package carefully, make sure the condom is facing the right direction before rolling it on, and follow the instructions for proper use.

And if you need a refresher? Check out our instructions here. Sex education isn't about already knowing everything. It's about having access to information when you need it.

Every Step Counts

If there's one thing we took away from this Momentum® challenge, it's that sexual health is personal. For some people, it's communicating more with a partner or trying something new. For others, it's getting tested, using protection, finding a better-fitting condom, setting boundaries, or learning more about their bodies.

It might be having a conversation you've been putting off. It might be realizing that something doesn't feel right and giving yourself permission to change it. Or it might be something as simple as making sure you have protection on hand.

Keep the Conversation Going with ONE® Momentum®

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Want to share your own perspective on sexual health, relationships, pleasure, and safer sex?

That's what ONE® Momentum® is all about. Members can participate in community challenges, surveys, and share their opinions with ONE®, learn more about sexual health, earn points, and redeem rewards. Because some of our favorite sexual health conversations don't start with us. They start with YOU.

Join the conversation, share your ONE®, and keep taking those little steps toward sexual health and well-being.

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