Gabrielle Kassel

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ANILINGUS GOES BY many names. Rimming, salad tossing, eating ass, peach munching, the list goes on. One potential reason why so many of the terms for it are deeply unserious is because the act itself is still widely considered taboo, and carries a stigma linked to homophobia—much like anal sex, which is still deemed “dirty” by some, in both the literal and figurative sense. But as the old saying goes: Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one. And that means everyone, regardles...

In the world of health and fitness, more isn’t always better. Just ask the person clogged up from fiber, fighting pins and needles from excess beta-alanine, or wired from too many energy drinks before noon. Still, there are a few notable exceptions. One of the most well-studied nutrients out there—creatine—may be one of them.
Creatine is an overachieving compound made from amino acids and stored throughout the body’s connective tissues. It helps increase the amount of energy (ATP) available f...

In the world of health and fitness, more isn’t always better. Just ask the person clogged up from fiber, fighting pins and needles from excess beta-alanine, or wired from too many energy drinks before noon. Still, there are a few notable exceptions. One of the most well-studied nutrients out there—creatine—may be one of them.
Creatine is an overachieving compound made from amino acids and stored throughout the body’s connective tissues. It helps increase the amount of energy (ATP) available f...

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How to Live with Ulcerative Colitis and Still Have a Sex Life
Experts share tips for how those with inflammatory bowel diseases like UC can practice anal sex safely.
By Gabrielle Kassel
May 15, 2026
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Many a stigma limits people from exploring all avenues of their sexual desires. And in a culture that treats bowel functions as taboo, that can be especially true for people living with digestive conditions. For those wit...

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LEAVE THE LASSO and ten-gallon hat at the bedroom door. You don’t need to cosplay as a cowboy to pull off the rider-on-top sex position. Also known as cowgirl and woman-on-top, this tried-and-true move feels so dang good, it’ll have you and your partner saying—or more likely, moaning—yeehaw in no time.
If this is your first rodeo, here’s why this position will make your toes curl in your cowboy boots: It gives the person on top more control, says Joy Berkheimer, PhD, LMFT, a clini...

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Research estimates that up to 84 percent of postmenopausal women have genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). If you’re among them, we’re willing to bet that you find sex more ouch than ooh-la-la.
GSM refers to the cluster of vulvar, vaginal, and urinary tract symptoms that can emerge in the menopause transition, including (but not limited to) vaginal dryness, discomfort, and itching, say...

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Research estimates that up to 84 percent of postmenopausal women have genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). If you’re among them, we’re willing to bet that you find sex more ouch than ooh-la-la.
GSM refers to the cluster of vulvar, vaginal, and urinary tract symptoms that can emerge in the menopause transition, including (but not limited to) vaginal dryness, discomfort, and itching, say...

Pleasure products are a great way to introduce sensations to your sex⁠ life that wouldn’t be possible without them—and anal beads are a great example of that.
For the unfamiliar, anal beads look vaguely like keychains or holiday ornaments. These anal toys consist of a series of increasingly bigger spheres that are connected by a cord, and topped off with a handle or flared base, emblematic of all anal-safe toys.
While the other common anal toy—the butt plug—delivers consistent feelings of ful...

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You’ve been training consistently—but some muscles seem to respond right away, while others barely change. Your quads are showing definition, but your biceps? Not so much. It makes you wonder: do some muscle groups just grow faster than others?
The short answer is yes. Due to a combination of biological and lifestyle factors, certain muscle groups do adapt faster than others, says certified strength and conditioning specialist Jake Harcoff, CSCS, head coach and owner of AIM Athleti...

By now you’ve probably heard about GLP-1s, sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy. This class of medications mimics naturally occurring hormones involved in appetite control and blood sugar regulation to treat type 2 diabetes and aid weight-loss efforts. It should be no surprise, then, that conversations around these popular drugs have largely centered on the scale. However, some scientists are starting to look more closely into how they may impact something perhaps even more perso...

In recent years, creatine has outgrown its “gym bro” reputation to become a go-to supplement for a much wider range of people. Still, there’s one group that’s often left out of the conversation: middle-aged and older women.
The potential benefits of creatine for women over 40 are profound. Here’s a closer look at why women should consider adding the supplement to their routines, especially as they approach and surpass middle age. (Go ahead and forward this one to your mom!)
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The friends-to-lovers pipeline—or the canon event where two long-term friends wind up dating—has long been a beloved romance trope. There’s a reason movies like When Harry Met Sally and My Best Friend’s Wedding have stood the test of time. But in an era where 78% of singles report dating app burnout, many are no longer seeing it just as a storyline—but instead as a potential solution to their single status.
Not only does pursuing a romantic relationship with a friend bypass the endless swipin...