Gabrielle Kassel

More than half a million people in the U.S. test positive for gonorrhea each year.
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Question: How many times have you thought or talked about gonorrhea since you started having sex? Odds are, your answer is "basically never" or "only while watching Mean Girls."
As a society, we're still pretty hush-hush around the topic of sexually...

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" might be the most common tongue-twister, but there's another tongue-twister you should know about if you're invested in your sexual health: Trichomoniasis.
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection that is not commonly discussed but is super common amongst sex-havers — particularly those with vaginas. In fact, trichomoniasis is the most common curable STI — period. Data shows that nearly 2 million people in the U.S. test positive for tri...

HIV may be the story line of your favorite movies (Bohemian Rhapsody, Dallas Buyers Club, Philadelphia, Rent). But unfortunately, because these films take place in the early 1990s, many people wrongly assume HIV is a virus of the past.
With the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services reporting nearly 35,000 new infected individuals in the United States in 2019 — for a total of more than 1.2 million HIV-positive people in the country — data shows that HIV continues to touch (and take) the l...

If you've ever considered taking up journaling of any kind — for any reason — these benefits of journaling will show there's no time like the present. Get started with these tips on how to journal.
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Raise your hand if you've ever bought a blank journal, convinced it would change your life only to let those blank pages burn a hole i...

There are more than 150 (!!) strains of HPV, including some that cause genital warts. Here's what that means for you.
*Taps microphone.* Good evening, ladies and femmes, gentlemen and gentlethems! We have gathered you all here (the internet) today to talk about genital warts.
Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection typically caused by strain 6 and strain 11 of the human papillomavirus, better known as HPV. (FYI, there are more than 150 different strains of HPV.) Far more common tha...

There's more to hepatitis than meets the eye. Here, learn about the transmission, symptoms, and treatment options for all the different types of hepatitis.
Hepatitis is... confusing, admittedly. But even though it's not easy to understand at a glance, it's worth knowing about.
That's because, globally, more than 350 million people are currently infected by viral hepatitis — and less than half of those infected know they have it. In some instances, hepatitis patients can lead long lives that a...

Yes, it's different from being asexual, and it's not a sexual orientation.
With popular shows like Sex Education and BoJack Horseman all featuring main characters who are asexual, odds are you have some idea of what asexual means. (If not, check out this guide to asexuality, then come right back). But do you know what aromantic means? Spoiler alert: the two terms are not synonymous. At its most distilled, aromantic is a term used to define a lack of regular romantic attraction — but there's a...

If you have any intention of setting — and crushing — goals, having a growth mindset is key.
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Growth mindset may be a phrase you've heard gurus such as Glennon Doyle, Brené Brown, and Mark Mason use off the cuff. But far more than a woo-woo filler phrase, a growth mindset is a specific approach to the world (and yourself) that can ...

Real gratitude is so much more than saying "thank you."
Even the least chivalrous among society will toss a "thank you" at the stranger who holds a door open or the Uber driver before hopping out of the car. But there's a massive difference between a casual, reflexive "thanks" and true gratitude.
Real gratitude is a deep feeling of appreciativeness — and when felt, cultivated, shared, and acknowledged, can bring a lot of real perks (read: health benefits!) to your life.
You've likely heard al...

A shocking percentage of people don't have this important skill, even if they think they do.
Self-awareness. It seems like a good thing. But ask someone to define what, exactly, it means, and you'll likely be met with crickets.
Just because you might not be able to accurately define the personal skill, doesn't mean "self-awareness" is unimportant. Not only can self-awareness be explained, but it can also be cultivated in order to improve the overall quality of your life, big time.
Read on for...

While racking up gold stars for getting in a workout each day sounds nice, it's not necessarily a good idea to push yourself every single day. That said, if you keep a few things in mind you can move your body safely each day of the week.
Maybe you work from home and CrossFit class is your only outlet for in-person human connection each day. Maybe you've finally experienced the allusive runner's high and now crave that specific endorphin rush every morning. Or maybe, you're totally dialed in ...

No, demisexual does not mean an affinity for Demi Lovato.
Demisexuality sounds like Demi Lovato or Demi Moore fetish — it's not. It's actually a sexual identity defined by a particular way of discovering and cultivating sexual attraction (there's even a demisexual flag!)
Intrigued? Read on for the exact definition of demisexuality, plus some signs you might be demisexual, according to sexuality educators.
What Does Demisexual Mean, Exactly?
Let's start with the definition of demisexuality: De...

Wondering what's behind your pesky wrist pain? Here, experts explain the most common causes and treatments to help you finally feel better.
You might not necessarily give much thought to your wrists unless you're buying a new watch, bracelet, or activity tracker. But if you're someone who deals with wrist pain, you know that sometimes, your wrists are all you can think about. Wrist pain afflicts 6 percent of non-manual workers and 24 percent of manual workers, according to a research article ...

No, it's not synonymous with asexuality or narcissism. Find out the true meaning of autosexual, according to experts.
Autosexuality may sound like a deep desire for automobiles, but while the two terms share a prefix, they're totally unrelated. Rather than naming what you want to ride (🚗), autosexuality is a sexual orientation that names who you want ride: yourself.
Have questions? Keep scrolling to learn all about autosexuality, including the definition of autosexual, insight on how it diffe...

Plus, exactly how to respond with grace if you accidentally deadname someone.
"Deadname" may sound like the name for a Grateful Dead cover band. But far from something worthy of eye-rolls, the word deadname actually refers to the name a trans, non-binary and gender expansive person used prior to changing their name, explains Jesse Kahn, L.C.S.W., C.S.T., director and sex therapist at The Gender & Sexuality Therapy in NYC. Put simply, it's the name they no longer use.
It seems easy enough. But...