Gabrielle Kassel

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Between cordyceps coffee, mushroom chocolate, psilocybin retreats, and psychedelic therapy, there's no question that mushrooms are all the rage in the wellness world. But thanks to the recent emergence of mushroom-shaped sex toys, it appears mushrooms are having a moment in the s...

After another amazing date with your favorite vibrator—and while in a state of buzzy-buddy-induced bliss—you may be tempted to toss your sex toy under the bed and forget about it until your next sex session. But health and sex experts say that the benefits of cleaning your sex toy seriously outweigh the downsides of interrupting your post-O afterglow.
The quick and dirty reason sex toys need cleaning is that, by design, they come into contact with all sorts of goos, juice, and germs, explains...

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Adding some of the best sex toys for women to your bedroom mix can improve your sex life faster than deleting Slack from your personal cell can boost your work-life balance. These gadgets “offer sensations that extend beyond human capacity,” Jessica O’Reilly, PhD, sex and relationships expert at Womanizer, host of the Sex With Dr. Jess podcast, and co-author of The Ultimate Guide...

Erectile dysfunction affects an estimated 335 million men worldwide. Despite its prevalence, however, erectile function (and lack thereof) is something few men feel comfortable talking about. In fact, one recent poll found that men would much rather talk to their provider about their weight and mental health than their sex life and erectile dysfunction.
Unfortunately, the lack of conversations between men and their healthcare providers about erectile dysfunction and difficulties has led to th...

Let’s face it: Certain things that might feel uncomfortable or painful outside of sex—including spanking and the sensation of hot wax on skin—can be pretty darn pleasurable in the bedroom. Hair-pulling, as it turns out, falls into the camp.
While it might feel unpleasant when you accidentally yank out a chunk of your hair with a brush, some people find hair-pulling exhilarating in certain erotic settings, according to Carol Queen, PhD, a sexologist and sociologist, a sex educator with Good Vi...

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Lovely and a lil' lop-sided. Demure and adorable. Sensitive and supple. These might be the words that first come to mind when I think of my vulva. But given how prone I am...

As a sex educator and long-time queer sex journalist who helps people improve their sex lives through workshops, articles, and one-on-one sessions, I have an overflowing toolbox of tips and tricks for pleasure-seekers looking to connect to their body, improve their sexual confidence, boost libido, and put simply, have better sex.
These ideas span the gamut, ranging from sensually sudsing your body in the shower to looking at your genitals with a self-check mirror, gratitude journaling to penn...

We all tend to spend a lot of time thinking (and worrying) about the physical and mental shifts that can accompany getting older. And, make no mistake about it, aging throws plenty of wrenches into our health and fitness routines. But there are some simple changes men can make to their daily diet and supplement regimens that can help mitigate aches, pains, and nosediving testosterone.
“Men’s nutritional needs change as they transition into their 50s and beyond because their physiological and ...

Most guys don’t think twice about their testosterone levels unless they begin to experience some of the tell-tale symptoms of low T, like a libido lull or loss of muscle mass.
The issue is that healthy testosterone levels aren’t a chemistry test: You can’t cram for them and expect results. Rather, T levels are best supported through a lifetime of healthy habits. In fact, board-certified family medicine and regenerative anti-aging medication specialist Gowri Reddy Rocco, M.D., M.S., an expert ...

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This might be a no-brainer, but when it comes to sex, your mattress matters.
“For any sex that happens in a bed, the right mattress is foundational,...

When you’re in the throes of period pain, your gut-instinct may be to curl up into the fetal position and call in the greasiest takeout you can find. There’s no shame in getting delivery, but the problem is that your go-to order may actually be dialing up the intensity of your period cramps.
The Impact of Food and Inflammation
“What you eat absolutely can affect the pain factor of your monthly bleed,” according to functional nutrition and women’s hormone expert Alisa Vitti, best selling autho...

Keep calm and menstruate on. Experts explain why your anxious mind isn’t doing your cycle any favors.
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Pre-Period Anxiety
Medical Conditions and Anxiety
Irregular Cycle
Takeaway
The relationship between anxiety and your period is a two-way street. Your menstrual cycle could be causing spikes in anxiety at certain times of the month, while sky-high stress can also throw your cycle out of whack. Not to mention, the anticipation of getting your period—for instance, if you’re trying to con...

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The Basics
Perimenopause Start
Length of Perimenopause
Causes
Perimenopause vs. Menopause
Perimenopause Symptoms
When to Worry
Treatment
Takeaway
Perimenopause is something that every single person born female goes through eventually. Despite this, barely 50% of women were able to define ‘perimenopause’ when asked, according to one survey. And less than 10% report being taught about the menopause transition growing up.
The lack of widespread information about perimenopause has real si...

While many of us like to think of ourselves as immune to aging, there’s simply no stopping the clock—or the host of physical, mental, and emotional changes that accompany getting older. Currently, there’s a whole lot of discussion happening among women around demystifying menopause, but often overlooked is the male experience. For middle-aged men, the deluge of changes to mind and body is sometimes referred to as “andropause”.
Andropause, also called “male menopause,” is not a universally acc...

While most seated sex positions involve a chair, car backseat, or sofa, face-sitting involves a love seat you might not have tried yet: your partner’s face.
This move is exactly what its name suggests. “Face-sitting is a highly intimate and powerful sex act where one partner straddles the other’s face—usually to receive oral sex,” explains Carolina Pataky, PhD, LMFT, a sexologist and co-founder of South Florida's Love Discovery Institute. In certain circles, this same act is referred to as 'q...