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If you’re taking Ozempic (semaglutide) or thinking about it, you are far from alone: Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonists are gaining widespread attention for their effectiveness in promoting weight loss and improving overall health markers. However, as their popularity rises, so does th...

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If rings are the ultimate show of devotion, then please allow my latest finger bling—the Flick ($64)—to publicly signify my commitment to… cumming. A wearable vibrator jus...

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Whether you’re a top, bottom, vers, or hoping to find out, adding one (or two!) of the best strap-ons you can buy to your toy collection will make exploring in the bedroom all the more enjoyable. Using a strap-on is a hot way to try anal play and switch up power dynamics—and straps are, of course, a regular part of sex for many queer people.
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Great home fitness equipment is a reward all on its own, but a close second will be the money you save when you snag all the best Black Friday fitness deals this season ...

During perimenopause—which can last up to eight years—women are up to 40 percent more likely to experience mood changes, anxiety, or depression than in their premenopausal years (1, 2). Menopause hormone therapy (MHT) can address the declining hormone levels that are often at the root of these symptoms. Yet, when women seek help, many are prescribed antidepressants instead—despite The Menopause Society guidelines saying these medications shouldn’t be the first-line treatment for menopause-rel...

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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,...