Gabrielle Kassel

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Suction vibes showed up on the scene⁠ in the early aughts, and the world of sex⁠ toys has never been the same since. These days, almost every sex toy manufacturer has their own version, giving interested parties a plethora of options to choose from.
Unlike vibrators, which stimulate by making direct contact with your body and buzzing against your bits, suction toys use pulses of air and gentle air pressure changes to stimulate nerve-dense areas without actually touching them direct...

Bullet vibrators have been proving that good (nay, great) things can come in bite-sized packages. Shaped like a baby carrot, these compact toys have been delivering targeted buzz to external body parts for decades.
Portable, petite, and discreet, bullets are great for first-time sex toy users and those who enjoy a gentler stimulation—but they aren’t for everyone. Here’s what you need to know before adding one to your collection.
Why bullet vibrators?
What does it do? Bullet vibrators are moto...

Pinpoint sex toys prove that with pleasure products, more or bigger isn’t always better. Unlike wand and palm vibrations, which transmit sensation to a wide surface area, these toys excel at targeting one, tiny, nerve-dense spot. For those who enjoy ultra-exact external stimulation, they’re a great purchase, but they aren’t for everyone—here’s what to know.
Why pinpoint sex toys?
What does it do? Pinpoint toys direct sensation to one particular area. This category of toys is often referred to...

Wand vibrators have been bringing sensation to people of all ages since the first variation hit the market in 1968. The patent for wand vibrators was filed that year by Hitachi, Ltd, a company that still makes them today (under the name Magic Wand).
Easily recognized for their bulbous head and long handle, wand vibrators have also existed under a number of names throughout their long tenure of stimulating external body parts. But whether you call them a “personal device,” “massager,” or “magi...

For the longest time, my family didn’t have a great relationship with health or exercise. We didn’t eat much nutrient-dense food or pay attention to fitness, and I followed suit. I ate very little fresh fruits and vegetables, and instead opted for easy-to-grab but processed snacks like pretzels and chips. And although I played soccer when I was a little kid, I wasn’t exercising at all by the time I hit my teens.
Everything changed during those teenage years, as my family’s lifestyle began to ...

HEALTH SECRETARY ROBERT F. Kennedy Jr.’s previous go-to scapegoat for autism was vaccines. Now, it’s Tylenol and circumcision. Yes, really.
In a Cabinet meeting on October 9th, Kennedy—who is neither a medical doctor nor an autism researcher—reignited a controversial, long-debunked claim that boys who undergo circumcision are “twice as likely” to be later diagnosed with autism as those with intact penises. He went on to say it’s “likely because they were given Tylenol” after the procedure.
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Historically, growth hormone was best known for supporting childhood growth and development, as its primary job is to stimulate the growth plates in bones. But lately, thanks to fitness and longevity enthusiasts, growth hormone—also known as human growth hormone (HGH)—is just as often discussed for its impact on muscle repair and recovery.
As it turns out, “growth hormone continues to work its magic throughout adulthood, keeping your body functioning optimally,” explains functional medicine p...

Below is the real, full chat transcript of an exchange between a Men's Health reader seeking sex and dating advice—we'll call him "Gabriel”—and ChatGPT. We showed this back-and-forth to Justin Lehmiller, PhD, a social psychologist, and AASECT-certified sex therapist Rufus Spann, PhD, and asked them their thoughts on the quality and applicability of the advice.
GABRIEL: I'm a man in my 30s and I'm stuck sexually and romantically. I want to find a girlfriend and have (mutually-enjoyable) hot se...

Creatine is to the wellness world what Taylor Swift is to pop culture: everywhere, impossible to ignore, and endlessly discussed. And for very good reason.
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IF YOU FIND yourself craving extra cuddles, hankering for a random hookup, or nuzzling against your pooch's neck more than usual, you might be touch-starved.
Touch starvation—also called touch deprivation or skin hunger—refers to the very human longing for physical connection, says AASECT-certified sex therapist Rufus Spann, PhD, founder of Libido Health, an app engineered to bridge sexual health and overall wellness. If you haven’t heard this colloquialism before, you’re not alone. “The term...

Gabrielle Kassel (she/her) is a sex and wellness journalist who writes at the intersection of queerness, sexual health, and pleasure. In addition to Women’s Health, her work has appeared in publications such as Shape, Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, Health, Self, Men’s Health, Greatist, and more! In her free time, Gabrielle can be found coaching CrossFit, reviewing pleasure products, hiking with her border collie, or recording episodes of the podcast she co-hosts called
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“Train smarter, not harder” isn’t just a catchphrase, but a principle all guys should follow to keep their workouts from causing health issues—because, yes, that can happen.
“Having a regular exercise routine offers benefits that show up quickly and can last a lifetime,” says certified strength and conditioning coach Jake Harcoff, C.S.C.S., head coach and owner of AIM Athletic. In the short term, consistent training can support muscle growth and maintenance, boost energy, improve sleep, up-le...

Strength training may help you achieve your dream physique, but visible abs and striated quads are just the beginning. “The benefits of building muscle go way beyond aesthetics,” says physical therapist and strength coach Grayson Wickham, D.P.T., C.S.C.S., founder of digital movement platform Movement Vault. Muscle mass supports almost every system in the body, helping boost metabolism and balance blood sugar, keep you steady on your feet, and even support hormone health.
Ahead, a closer look...