A self-motivated, SEO-savvy journalist, Gabrielle Kassel has written over 2,500 articles about issues on sex, sexuality, and fitness for brands like Healthline, Greatist, Well + Good, Health, Shape,
5 Food Rules For Hair Growth and Hair Health
You are what you eat may be the more common idiom, but just as accurate is the phrase: Your hair is what you eat.
“What we eat has a direct impact on how healthy we are overall, as well as how healthy our hair is,” says double board-certified plastic surgeon Hardik Doshi M.D. FACS a lead surgeon and hair restoration specialist with Ample Hair, a hair restoration clinic in New York City, NY. Yep, what you put in your mouth really impacts hair that grows (or doesn’t) on your head,
When individu...
What to Expect at Your First Gynecologist Visit
Your first time doing anything (especially your first time going to the gynecologist) is ripe with anticipation and questions. But, learning more about what happens during a gynecological check-up can help erase any potential pre-existing fears or uncertainties.
A gyno, which is short for gynecologist, is a doctor who specializes in the health of women, as well as other people assigned female at birth, says board certified OB/GYN Melanie Bone, M.D., a board certified OB/GYN in West Palm Beach...
The Top Reason For Hair Loss In Men
Whether it fuels bathroom mirror scalp inspections or masquerades as one-liners about becoming “Baldilocks”, hair loss and balding are common sources of anxiety amongst men. In fact, one news report suggests that more men are worried about going bald (94 percent) than becoming impotent (89 percent).
The prevalence of this common anxiety is understandable, since balding (medically dubbed peladophobia) is prevalent: The vast majority of men will experience hair loss at some point in their lifet...
These 17 Water-Based Lubes Will Have You Oo-ing In Pleasure (Rather Than Saying Ouch)
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP
The fastest way to level-up any kind of love-making, whether it's a solo or partnered endeavor, is lubricant. By adding a little extra slip to your bits, store-bought lubr...
18 CBD Lube Options for Sex Pain (and Pleasure), According to Experts
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP
These days, there is seemingly little that CBD can't solve. Feeling anxious? Sip a CBD latte. Need to wear an uncomfy pair of high heels? Slather the stuff on your feet in...
I’ve Tested More Than 100 Wand Vibrators—But This One Is My All-Time Favorite
Pros
All 10 vibration settings are rumbly
Handle doesn’t vibrate
Flexible neck
Intuitive controls
Waterproof
Cons
Only comes in fluorescent colors
As a person who teaches Zoom workshops about sexual pleasure and writes about it for the internet full-time, I’m regularly sent the latest and greatest sex toys—or at least, products vying for that title. These days, my supply closet looks more like an R-rated warehouse than a Staples aisle. But in both my personal and professional experience, few ...
These 19 Kissing Types Prove Lips Can Do Way More Than Just Pecks
Colloquially, kissing goes by many names—snogging, smooching, Frenching, pecking, tonguing, making out, playing tonsil hockey...the list goes on. Part of the reason why there are so many names for the act is because there are so (so!) many different types of kisses. Why? Well, because there are so many different types of pleasure-seekers participating. “People are all over the board in terms of their kissing preferences,” according to Justin Lehmiller, PhD, a social psychologist, research fel...
15 Best Audio Erotica Apps and Spicy Stories for Pleasure
If you’ve ever had a partner lick the length of your helix, exhale against the sensitive spot where your ear meets your neck, or accent their touch by gently tugging on your earlobe, you know ears are an underrated erogenous zone. Well, whether you’re looking to orgasm or simply to explore what turns you on, there’s another ear-forward stimulus you shouldn’t overlook: audio erotica apps. Audio erotica is the broad name for any audio content that is sexual or explicit in nature, explains Jess ...
Here’s What to Do If Your Partner’s Penis Is Too Big for Comfortable Sex
Given the culturally pervasive myth that bigger is always better, discovering the person you’re about to have sex with has a penis that’s as supersized as a Costco floaty might make you think you’ve won the jackpot. But actually? There’s some truth to the old saying that it’s not the size of the boat but the motion of the ocean that impacts whether or not penetration feels good, says New York–based licensed psychotherapist Rachel Wright, MA, LMFT.
While all peens are special in their own ways...
How Does Testosterone Replacement Therapy Work—And Is It Right For You?
Widely known for its far-reaching impacts on health and well-being—including muscle mass and libido—declining testosterone levels are a big concern for many men. An estimated 20 percent of adolescent and young adult men in the U.S. are testosterone deficient. That number grows to 40 percent among men between 45 and 50. The good news: There’s plenty you can do to help levels bounce back, from adjusting your exercise routine to making dietary changes to supplementing with certain herbs. There’s...
6 Myths About Testosterone Replacement Therapy, Debunked
An estimated 20 million American men are testosterone deficient. So, it makes sense that testosterone replacement therapy, or TRT, is gaining interest among men of all ages.
Testosterone replacement therapy is the process of replacing the testosterone that the body is missing due to sub-optimal production, according to Anthony A. Mitchell M.D., a urologist who specializes in men’s sexual health and fertility with Central Texas Urology. “Simply put, it replaces the testosterone that your body ...
Yes, Sex Furniture Is a Thing—Here Are 33 Functional Options We Love
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When you hear “the best sex furniture,” you might automatically picture some dungeon-esque situation that belongs on the set of an A24 flick. You may also wonder why such a thing exists when you could just smash on any ’ole fixture in your space. The reality is that sex furniture offers a more sensible and sanitary spot to have sex than your standard sofa—not to mention it can be...
The Best Vibrators You Can Buy in 2024, According to Experts and Reviewers
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Using the best vibrators can level your sex life up faster than you can say “oh, baby!”—and that stands whether you’re getting it solo, with a partner, or with a group.
Vibrators, sometimes called “personal massagers,” “use electronic power to create vibrations or pulses that, when applied to the body, stimulate the nerve endings and cultivate blood flow to the area,” psyc...
15 Health Benefits of Masturbating That Prove You Should Be Feeling Yourself All. The. Time.
Let's say you’re bored, horny, grumpy, crampy, or craving some coveted alone time. What do these situations have in common? Easy: All of them can be improved thanks to the many physical and mental health benefits of masturbating. Masturbating doesn’t just offer a pleasurable pause from daily life—it can also provide a handful of short- and long-term benefits. “Masturbating can enhance feelings of happiness, reduce stress and anxiety, relieve sensations of pain, support positive mood and overa...
How Often Can You Take Plan B?
This form of contraception shouldn’t be used like other types of birth control. Experts explain.
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Plan B is often used as a term for a back-up plan, something you turn to when your initial idea doesn’t quite work out. However, Plan B is also widely known as the name of an over-the-counter emergency contraceptive.
Designed to be taken within thre...