The short version
Nothing on Clove is medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Content that touches on health, anatomy, pregnancy, menopause, or safety is written for general informational purposes and to support a conversation with a qualified healthcare provider — not to replace one.
Which articles this applies to
This applies most directly to content covering pregnancy and positioning, menopause and sex drive, delayed ejaculation and "lasting longer," anal sex preparation, bondage and restraint safety, and sex-toy materials and cleaning. These articles are flagged individually with a link back to this page.
What our content is based on
Advice on these topics draws on established, publicly available sexual-health and safety guidance rather than original clinical research or a named medical reviewer's sign-off. We link out to reputable sources (such as major health organizations and hospital systems) within relevant articles where it's useful, and we're direct about the limits of general advice — particularly anywhere we say "talk to a doctor," which we mean literally, not as a formality.
When to see a real professional instead of reading further
If you're experiencing pain, unusual bleeding, symptoms that concern you, or anything that feels urgent, contact a doctor or other qualified healthcare provider directly rather than relying on this site. If it's a medical emergency, contact your local emergency services immediately — this site is not equipped to help with emergencies.
No doctor-patient relationship
Reading Clove, emailing us, or interacting with this site in any way does not create a doctor-patient or other professional relationship between you and Clove.
Corrections
If you believe something in our health- or safety-adjacent content is inaccurate or out of date, we want to know — see our contact page.