A self-motivated, SEO-savvy journalist, Gabrielle Kassel has written over 2,500 articles about issues on sex, sexuality, and fitness for brands like Healthline, Greatist, Well + Good, Health, Shape,
Is Recurring Bacterial Vaginosis Actually...a Sign of Incompatibility?
You know that fishy behaviors—a sky-high Snapchat score, muted notifications, unexplained disappearances—can all be signs someone isn't right for you. But what about fishy smells? An old wives tale about bacterial vaginosis, an infection marked by fishy-scented discharge, might make you think so, but we’re here to debunk that myth once and for all. (Because, spoiler alert, the only thing that proves incompatibility is the person you’re dating, not your vagina.)
First, let’s back up. Bacterial...
What Is Pegging And How Do You Actually Make It Feel Good?
When it comes to the wonderful world of butt stuff, a few popular pleasure practices have been hogging the spotlight. (Looking at you, rim jobs). As incredible as analingus can be, there’s another type of butt-boning that deserves some attention, too: pegging.
Pegging, put simply, is penetrative anal intercourse. Specifically, anal intercourse wherein one person dons a strap-on harness and anally penetrates another, says Holly Richmond, PhD, a sex therapist, somatic psychotherapist, and assoc...
The 11 Best Elliptical Machines of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
If you’re looking to beef up your home gym or fitness-ify your office with a cardio machine, odds are you’ve considered the elliptical—especially if you hate running on treadmills, have bad knees, or your fanny numbs out on the rower. Well, even if you've always thought the low-impact machine was equivalent to low-effort (it’s not!), fitness pros think it's time you take the classic cardio machine more seriously.
“Elliptical machines help improve cardiovascular capacity without placing pressu...
Why Are My Privates Tingling?
n occasional bout of numbness in your fingers after being in the cold is normal. Ditto tingling in your feet after sitting cross-legged for too long. But the last thing you might expect is for that pins-and-needles sensation to take over your penis, or for your knob to go completely numb. The question is, what causes tingling in a man’s private area?
“Temporary penile numbness can happen after things like riding a bike or horse. It’s common and usually not cause for concern,” says physical th...
How To Keep Menopause From Wrecking Your Sleep
Every biological woman will, inevitably, move through the menopausal transition, a period marked by the gradual decline of ovarian function. And, unfortunately, the vast majority (up to 60 percent!) will struggle with sleep during this time. It’s a cruel double-whammy.
“Getting quality sleep is incredibly important during menopause because it helps keep associated symptoms manageable,” says sleep psychologist Dr. Shelby Harris Psy.D., director of sleep health at Sleepopolis. However, the hot ...
5 Key Nutrients For Oral Health, According To Dentists
It’s no secret that excessive sugar consumption can contribute to tooth decay and gum disease. After all, sugar and soda are widely regarded as oral health enemies one and two. The thing is, most people don’t realize that eating for oral health doesn’t start and stop with limiting sugar intake.
Your overall diet plays a crucial role in oral health, says doctor of dental medicine Dr. Alice Hoang D.M.D., F.A.G.D., F.I.C.O.I., A.A.D.S.M., of Brooklyn Mint Dental in Brooklyn, New York. “To mainta...
Is Your Exhaustion Actually Central Nervous System Fatigue?
Exhaustion is an epidemic sweeping the nation. Nearly 14 percent of adults report that they feel ‘very tired’ or ‘exhausted’ the majority of the time, while an estimated 20 to 42 percent suffer from chronic fatigue. Common as feelings of fatigue may be, however, they are not something to ignore. Fatigue is a symptom of several underlying conditions, including one marked by a run-down central nervous system (CNS) called central nervous system fatigue.
You may not have heard of it, but “central...
6 Ways You’re Unintentionally Tanking Your Libido
If you’re a winter sports aficionado, you delight in plummeting temperatures. And if you’re on a weight-loss journey, it’s a win when the scale reports a lower number. However, most people aren’t quite as pleased when their libido takes a nose dive.
“It’s normal for sexual desire to have some ebb and flow day-to-day, as well as across your lifespan,” says certified sex therapist Casey Tanner, L.C.P.C., C.S.T. However, a significant drop-off is uncommon, and usually a result of an untreated, u...
What Is a Cervical Orgasm? Sex Experts Share What It Feels Like and How To Have One
There's no denying that the clitoris, the G-spot (or G-zone), and the anus have fantastic PR teams that have helped spread the good word on historically overlooked female pleasure zones. But there’s one potential hotspot that hasn’t gotten as much public (nor private!) attention as it deserves: the cervix, and with it, the cervical orgasm.
If you’ve ever taken a human anatomy class or gotten an IUD (or intrauterine device), you’re probably aware that the cervix is part of the reproductive sys...
Yes, It’s Typically Safe To Use Coconut Oil as Lube—But There’s A Catch
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Whether you’re grabbing ice for temperature play, filling a glass for post-sex rehydration, or getting a spatula or wooden spoon for a DIY impact toy, there are no shortag...
The 21 Best Cock Rings in 2024, Tested by Sex Experts
Most non-vibrating cock rings look like nothing more than hair ties and don’t do much beyond provide a bit of pressure. The Oxballs Ballsling Cock may not vibrate, but it does offer a range of unique pleasure benefits.
In addition to squeezing your shaft, this toy offers solid testicle stimulation. How? By splitting your balls on two sides of a divider. While it takes a little patience (and lube) to put on, it supplies a feel-good pressure to your entire package throughout the duration of you...
The 11 Best Pegging Toys, According to Sex Experts
Base doubles as a suction cup, which is great for solo sex
Some texture but not too much
Posable shaft allows for customized shape
Doubles as a pack-and-play
Non-realistic shape and color will be appealing to some
Cons
Does not vibrate
Proudly sporting a silver medal is the Fun Factory Limba Flex Dildo which, as its name suggests, is flexible. “Thanks to an internal posable core, this dildo has the ability to bend,” explains Finn. “This allows you to adjust the shape of the toy based on where...
4 Uncircumcised Penis Myths We Need to Stop Believing
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Between bonneted and intact, uncut and unclipped, there are tons of slang terms for uncircumcised penises—ones that haven’t had the foreskin that covers the tip of the penis surgically removed. Unfortch, if your partner isn’t circumcised (or you, yourself, aren’t), you’ve probably heard more myths about uncircumcised penises than nicknames for them. Heck, even if you’ve never even come into contac...
5 Key Nutrients For Oral Health, According To Dentists
It’s no secret that excessive sugar consumption can contribute to tooth decay and gum disease. After all, sugar and soda are widely regarded as oral health enemies one and two. The thing is, most people don’t realize that eating for oral health doesn’t start and stop with limiting sugar intake.
Your overall diet plays a crucial role in oral health, says doctor of dental medicine Dr. Alice Hoang D.M.D., F.A.G.D., F.I.C.O.I., A.A.D.S.M., of Brooklyn Mint Dental in Brooklyn, New York. “To mainta...
The 25 Best Sex Toys for Solo and Partner Play, According to Sex and Intimacy Experts
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The benefits of masturbation are well-documented, however, the female orgasm is often taken for granted. Whether you’re a sex toy novice or a seasoned pleasure product player, single or partnered, sexperienced or brand spanking new to shagging, you deserve to share your bed with the best sex toy ever. Thing is, what qualifies as the best sex toy varies person-to-person so one person’s holy grail vibrator can be another person’s pain in the ass (literally). Not ...