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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...

Sea moss isn’t just the text on a Pantene color swatch or the slick coating on a tidepool rock—it’s also a trending superfood supplement with several health claims to its name.
A type of edible red algae, the potential health benefits of sea moss lie in its nutrient profile, according to holistic and functional registered dietitian Jenna Volpe, R.D.N., L.D., C.L.T., founder of Whole-istic Living. “Sea moss contains a wide array of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, and more,” she ...

Given that white is considered the quintessential "bridal" color, it’s fair if you’ve got questions about what a "lavender marriage" entails. Because no, it doesn’t refer to weddings embracing the color of the season.
Rather, “a lavender marriage is a marriage that publicly and legally appears to be heterosexual—meaning, features two people of different genders—despite one or both partners being queer,” says certified sex therapist Casey Tanner, LCPC, CST. Sometimes referred to as a marriage ...

You’ve been getting stronger every week, when suddenly—bam—an injury, illness, or other curveball benches you. Without your daily sweat and dose of endorphins, it's natural to fear that your muscles are going to disappear faster than you can say “protein shake”. But the truth is that being sidelined is more common than you might think, and it's not the end of your strength story.
“Most women will have at least one point in their life when they have no choice but to be sedentary,” says strengt...

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If you’re among the 45 percent of midlife women with a sluggish sex drive, you’ve probably tried all of the things to get your groove back. Scheduling sex. Role play. Rewatching the steamiest scenes from TheHunting Wives. And there’s nothing quite as frustrating as wanting to want it…but not feeling a damn thing. Now there’s something new to try, ladies: a crop of pleasure products claiming ...

Bookshops might have a reputation as the classic meet-cute locale. But for fitness fans, the gym tops the list of real-life hotspots where sparks actually fly.
“Honestly, the gym is one of the most underrated places for gym-goers to flirt and meet someone,” according to relationship and confidence coach expert Sabrina Bendory. Any shared hobby makes for an easy entry point to connection.
The gym can be a particularly magical mutual interest because it signals aligned values—which is key to lo...

The wellness world is ever-evolving, and 2025 is shaping up to be yet another big year for innovations in supplements. Want to know what the people who live and breathe this stuff (that’s us, BTW) are most excited about right now? Get ready for the rundown on the hottest topics, pulled straight from The Vitamin Shoppe’s 2025 Health & Wellness Trend Report.
Whether you’re looking to improve your healthspan, get stronger, or simply feel your best, you’re sure to find something that piques your ...

The number of candles on your birthday cake may mark your chronological age, but it doesn’t necessarily say much about how you feel. Your biological age, or how your body functions at the cellular and molecular level, isn’t just determined by time, according to William W. Li, M.D., an internationally renowned physician, scientist, and author of The New York Times bestseller Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. Instead, it’s shaped by daily diet and lifestyle ...

Probiotics may get all the press, but another gut microbiome MVP deserves praise, too: polyphenols. These plant compounds have whole-body benefits, including supporting and increasing gut microbial diversity.
Ahead, a closer look at polyphenols, including what they are, what research says about their gut health benefits, and how to get more of them.
ABOUT OUR EXPERT: Jenna Volpe, R.D.N., L.D., C.L.T., is a holistic and functional registered dietitian and founder of Whole-istic Living.
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Crossword puzzles, memory games, and Sudoku get all the credit for protecting our brains as we age—but emerging research suggests there’s a far less heady player in long-term brain health: your gut.
“Our brains and gut are deeply connected,” says certified nutritionist and personal trainer Lisa Schultz, C.N., C.P.T., creator of the Verdura Method for healthier eating. “It’s wild once you understand just how connected they are.” Case in point: A June 2025 review published in Archives of Geront...

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The best vibrating cock rings boost bedroom pleasure for all involved. Some background: Cock rings (a.k.a. C-rings or penis rings) are bands that fit around the base of the shaft. “These rings restrict blood flow and trap blood in the penis, which can allow for fuller, firmer, and longer-lasting erections,” says ...