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,
Become an Oral Sex Pro With These 35 Expert Tips
WHETHER YOU PREFER to call it eating out, cunnilingus, clit-licking, oral sex on a vulva can be THE perfect path to your partner’s pleasure—and that’s not hyperbole!
Research literally proves that oral sex is the most reliable way to help a person with a vulva orgasm. One study published in the journal Sex and Marital Therapy found that less than one-fifth (18 percent) of vulva-owners can orgasm from penetration alone, while the vast majority (72 percent) require clitoral stimulation in order...
10 Fool-Proof Ways To Make The 69 Sex Position Hot (And Not Awkward), According To Sex Experts
Something about the term 69 brings back memories of middle school health class or a group of teenagers giggling over "80085" punched into a calculator. (ICYMI, it spells boobs.) And the truth is, the position does have a rep for being awkward, if not further proof that efficiency, sometimes, is not key.
Given the fact that it’s a move where your various holes are left particularly vulnerable, it’s understandable that 69-ing can be nerve-inducing. Still, it's not a totally lost cause. "With ki...
Your Guide To Menopause: Signs, Symptoms, And Solutions
Information about menopause often feels as underground as a college indie rock band. But given that every woman with ovaries eventually experiences this milestone, information should be much more accessible.
We talked with health experts and put together this guide in order to clear the cobwebs on menopause and provide valuable facts and advice. Ahead, learn the science behind menopause, what symptoms it often comes along with, and tips for managing this monumental life change.
ABOUT OUR EXPE...
What Happens if You Wear Barefoot Shoes for 30 Days?
Spoiler alert: Barefoot shoes help with functional strength and mobility.
The rage around minimalism doesn't just start and stop with makeup and tiny house living. The less is more ethos is bleeding over into people’s shoe choices, too. Minimalist shoes—sometimes known as barefoot shoes—are having a moment among runners, hikers, and other people passionate about holistic health.
But this shoe trend is one that most (if not all) shoe-wearers should consider. After all, there are more benefits ...
3 Steps to Workout Motivation, According to Experts
Because sometimes, you just don't want to.
Scroll through any social media platform, and within seconds you’ll be face-to-face with a "fitfluencer" claiming to have the thing you need to find your workout motivation. From “habit stacking” to “sweating with your besties," advice can leave you scratching your head, and no closer to working out.
Here's the thing—finding and keeping motivation to work out can be achieved with the help of just three simple steps. Ahead, exercise psychologists and ...
Is There a Relationship Between Menopause and Body Odor?
Several factors can contribute to changes in your body odor during menopause and how you perceive your unique scent. These changes usually aren’t cause for concern, but there are ways to prevent unwanted odors.
Hormonal fluctuations are the most common culprit, says Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, author of “Menopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age.”
In particular, increases or decreases in cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone. Although these hormones flu...
6 Must-Follow Tips For Building Massive Shoulders
To the untrained eye, big shoulders may seem like nothing more than a tank top imperative—but building strong shoulders offers far more health benefits than just giving shirt strings something to grip onto (though that part is nice, too).
Of course, most fitness fanatics and bodybuilders find that building boulder shoulders is more difficult than just lifting things up and putting them down. That’s because factors like improper form, imperfect mobility, an incomplete strength program, and poo...
7 Reasons To Reconsider Skipping A Rest Day
If you’re routine-oriented, craving a dose of post-exercise endorphins, or feeling super-motivated about your fitness goals, you might be inclined to skip your rest day in favor of getting another workout in. But, as beneficial as exercise can be for your overall health and mental well-being—and not to mention fun—more isn’t always better.
“As far as exercise is concerned, there can be too much of a good thing,” says physical therapist Grayson Wickham, D.P.T., C.S.C.S., founder of digital mov...
New Research: The Limit Does Not Exist On Post-Workout Protein
Post-workout protein certainly isn’t a new concept, but recent research suggests a revamp of our protein consumption strategy after a killer training session might be in order. (Hint: More is more!)
Here’s what you should know about why post-workout protein is essential, plus what this new study says about exactly how much protein to throw back.
ABOUT OUR EXPERTS: Abby Grimm, M.S., R.D.N., L.D., is a registered dietitian with FWDfuel Sports Nutrition. Jim White, R.D.N., is a registered dietit...
What To Expect During Perimenopause
Perimenopause is a natural part of every woman’s aging process, yet many people have little to no idea of what actually happens internally during perimenopause (or even menopause), and what symptoms it can cause. It’s time to shine a light on this under-discussed yet inevitable stage of life.
Ahead, learn exactly what to expect during perimenopause, and what women can do to quell the most common symptoms.
ABOUT OUR EXPERTS: Dr. Donna Adams-Pickett, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.O.G., is a gynecological ...
Yes, Living With a ‘Nesting Partner’ Is *Way* Different From Having a Roommate
If you’re a birder, Virgo, or expecting parent, odds are you’re familiar with nesting—aka the process of preparing and inhabiting a home. Outside of binocular-laden bird watching and astrological deep-dives, the term nesting is commonly used amongst polyamorous and other non-monogamous folks with the word partner tacked onto the end.
“Nesting partners are two or more people who agree to own a house or rent an apartment together,” explains Ally Iseman, a non-monogamy sexpert and founder of Pas...
I Teach Strap-On Sex Classes, and This Is the Only Beginner Strap-On Kit I Recommend
esigner jeans, a Dutch oven, and a Dyson vacuum may make the list of things worth dropping a pretty penny on—but IMHO, your first-ever strap-on sex tools should not. And that's where the Tantus Bend Over Beginner Kit can come especially in handy.
As a refresher: Strap-on sex is the broad name for any kind of solo, partnered, or multi-partnered play that involves a harness and dildo. Though, most commonly, people talking about strap-on play are referring to pegging (a vulva-owner donning a dil...
This Sex Toy Doesn’t Just Have Buttons—It Also Responds to Your Squeeze
Sexually speaking, I’ve been bored. Bored by all the softboys disguised as loverboys on my roster (all carbon copies of either Barry Keoghan or Jacob Elordi). Bored by the lack of originality plaguing recent sex-toy launches (all vaguely phallic, sleek). Bored by my tried-and-true self-pleasure techniques (supine, wand in hand). So, since the most recent ball drop, I’ve been waiting, hoping, and praying that 2024 would bring me something or someone to surprise me. And with its arrival on my d...
Which Way Does Ovarian Cancer Tend to Spread or Metastasize?
Ovarian cancer typically starts in the fallopian tubes. It can spread within the pelvis or beyond the pelvis walls. Metastatic ovarian cancer commonly affects lymph nodes, then the liver, and then the lungs before spreading further into the body.
Ovarian cancer, marked by the growth of cancerous cells in the ovaries, doesn’t follow a single trajectory.
Instead, the trajectory depends on various factors, says Nana Tchabo, MD, a gynecologic oncologist with Atlantic Health System in Morristown, ...
Dessert Stomach: How to Detox from Sugar Cravings
Dessert stomach may sound like a cutesy name for the oh-so-specific belly gurgle that follows a big ‘ole bowl of ice cream. Or, like a byname for the bloat that inevitably follows sweets.
Actually, dessert stomach is a term that names the phenomenon of being completely full after dinner… but moments later feeling like there is room for a sweet treat, explains wellness expert Karen Thomson, founder of the The Sugar Free Revolution and author of Sugar Free: 8 Weeks To Freedom From Sugar and Car...