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What’s Your Sex IQ? Take This Quiz from a Doctor in Human Sexuality to Find Out
Dr. Emily Morse, sex therapist and host of the podcast Sex With Emily, has been liberating the conversation about sex and pleasure for nearly two decades. In her June 2023 book, Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure, Dr. Morse introduces a new paradigm to help you understand who you are sexually from a deeper and more holistic perspective: Sexual Intelligence (Sex IQ).
This Is What a Dermatologist First Notices About You
Dermatologist once a year as part of a complete early detection strategy. But it’s not just skin your provider pays attention to. Here’s what else they notice…. As the body’s largest, heaviest organ, skin helps protect against germs, regulates body temperature, and serves many important functions—so it’s crucial to take care of it. In addition to wearing (and properly reapplying!) sunscreen daily, making a visit to a dermatologist at least once a year is one way to best stay on top of your overall skin health.
An Autism-Friendly Workplace: Florida’s Rising Tide Car Wash
More than 66% of young adults on the autism spectrum are unemployed, according to the Autism Society. This isn’t because people with autism can’t work, or because they’re not good at it—in fact, people with neurodivergence can have exceptional skills beyond their neurotypical peers. It’s because many workplaces aren’t designed with non-traditional workers in mind. “Our mission was to employ people with autism for 80% of our staff,” says Tom D’Eri, who co-founded the Miami area’s Rising Tide Car Wash with his father in 2013.
What You Should Never Do During Sex Outdoors—and 4 Things You Should, Say Experts
With summer knocking, some couples are leaning into having sex in the great outdoors—but is it really worth the risk? Experts gave us a list of sound considerations. If you’ve ever considered having sex al fresco, you’re not alone (except, hopefully you are). In fact, according to data from Google Trends, searches around the topic of outdoor sex have even increased in recent years. That might be thanks, at least in part, to the feeling of being pent-up during COVID lockdown, which put a damper on new experiences. “The fantasy of having sex outside is fairly common,” says certified sex therapist and licensed clinical social worker, Kristen Lilla, LCSW, CST-S, CSE-S. “Part of the excitement within the fantasy is having sex in a new place.”
Why Influencer Chef Nick DiGiovanni Has No Social Media Apps on His Phone
Cooking was once an often isolating pursuit, done alone in the kitchen with just you and your ingredients. Not any more—or at least it doesn’t feel like it. Now anyone can have a professional chef next to them in the kitchen. Just ask MasterChef finalist & social media megastar, Nick DiGiovanni, who has over 20 million followers, including Reese Witherspoon and Selena Gomez, across TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
New Research Says More Sex Could Slow Alzheimer’s Risk
A recent study by researchers from Penn State, the University of California at San Diego, and Boston universities casts new light on the relationship between sexual satisfaction, vascular health, and memory performance. The study, published March 2023 in the peer-reviewed journal Gerontology, implies that maintaining a fulfilling sex life could serve as a secret shield against memory decline.
Matteo Lane on Why We Need to Laugh: “Comedy Can Ease the Pain of the World Around You”
Comedian Matteo Lane is sort of like Leonardo Da Vinci: He’s extremely talented at a lot of things, and making people laugh just happens to be one of them. Lane is also a trained opera singer who studied in Rome, and a former storyboard artist (he studied oil painting and drawing at School of the Art Institute of Chicago and even created a mural for the Obamas’ Chicago headquarters). Oh: And if you’re one of Matteo Lane’s million Instagram followers, you might not be surprised to learn that he cooks pasta like a Top Chef.
This Is What Your Therapist First Notices About You
Therapists around the country told us they can gain insight about your emotional and psychological state even before you even start opening up. When you reach out to find a therapist, there’s a decent possibility it’s because something in your life has reached a head that you need help coping with or managing through. Data since the start of the pandemic suggest that 20% to 30% of Americans count psychotherapy as part of their regular routine. Yet, one 2020 study suggested it’s common for individuals to find it challenging to open up to a mental health professional, especially when they’re first engaging their therapist’s support.
Top Lung Doctors Just Listed 10 Ways to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Air Pollution in the Northeastern U.S.
The most harmful air pollutant worldwide is fine particulate matter. And the biggest natural source of this fine particular matter is wildfire smoke. This week the smoke from the ongoing Canadian wildfires engulfed much of the Northeastern United States, leading to what health authorities called record-breaking, “unprecedented” poor air quality in some parts. As a result, health officials are urging people in high-risk groups, such as children and those with underlying lung diseases, to take caution.
8 Things You Should Always Do When You Have Sex in the Summer
It's not your imagination—a rise in temperature can cause your sex drive to do the same. Here's how to make the most of the steamy, summertime sex ahead. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. If the thought of...
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Go to Bed With Wet Hair
Sometimes after a long day, a warm, soothing shower (or bath!) before hitting the hay sounds like a dream. Of course, after slathering on your favorite soaps or enjoying that bath bomb, you run the risk of suddenly being too tired to wait for your hair to dry—or to blow dry it yourself—before tucking in. But will going to bed with wet hair damage your luscious locks?
I Ate Sushi Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened
One of the most predictable conversations in my relationship is the one my partner and I have about what food we want to get for dinner each night, which almost always ends with us deciding on sushi. Although we try to branch out and eat different cuisines, sushi is one of the only things we don’t cook at home—so it feels like an extra special experience for our date nights.
Author Anna Kloots on the Power of Travel & Journaling to Heal from Divorce: ‘I Had Lost So Much of Myself’
Lots of young women dream of a life like the one Anna Kloots has lived: From interning at Saturday Night Live, to blogging about her life in Paris and traveling to over 83 countries. But, Kloots says, her marriage began to fall apart when she was in her mid-twenties. At that point, life changed.
Using Your Phone for This Many Hours Daily Causes High Blood Pressure, Says New Study
In our constantly connected world, cell phones have become an undeniable necessity. However, a recent study published in the European Heart Journal – Digital Health introduces a note of caution to our digital dependency. It suggests a possible link between long mobile phone conversations and a heightened risk of high blood pressure, adding a new perspective to the health implications of our mobile-centric lives.
The 5 Healthiest Concession Stand Foods, According to a Certified Nutrition Coach
Take me out to the ballgame—or a concert, or amusement park, or any other fun outing with crowds! A certified nutrition coach shares the healthiest options you can score from the menu board. In summer, ball games, concerts, and other forms of outdoor entertainment give us something to look...
This Nightly Habit May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk, Says New Study
Alzheimer’s disease, the most pervasive form of dementia, threatens approximately one in nine people over the age of 65. With the rate of this devastating condition set to trend upward in the coming years, researchers are racing against time to uncover factors that might bolster cognitive resilience. New research...
7 Strategies to Manage Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is more than just shyness. Learn how therapists overcome social anxiety to turn a dread of going out into social excitement. Do tonight’s happy hour plans send you into an uncomfortable sweat? Trigger worries about what your friends think about you? Form a knot in your stomach that makes you want to cancel… again? About 12% of US adults experience similar signs of social anxiety disorder, a persistent fear of social embarrassment and judgment that interferes with daily life, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. The steps to overcome that social anxiety might feel daunting—but it could be easier than you think.
I Did Everything My Smart Watch Told Me to Do for a Month—Here’s What Happened
Some recent research hints that most of us have some blindspots when it comes to judging how healthy our daily practices really are. The results of a 2022 study that involved nearly 10,000 participants concluded that an estimated 75% of us overrate how healthy our diet is, for instance. (No judgment if that sounds familiar!) Other research, such as one 2019 sports medicine study, suggests some of us tend to overestimate our activity levels.
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