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Future Faking is a Manipulation Tactic in Relationships

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It’s normal to envision a future with someone you’re interested in, especially after a great first date or when you’re in the honeymoon phase of a relationship. It makes it all the more exciting when the person sitting across from you reciprocates those intentions, but this can also make it especially jarring if suddenly they … Read more

What It’s Like to Do a Wellness Retreat

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Steps away from the swim-up bar, an aqua cycling class is in session. The instructor is getting creative: students are doing crunches with their feet propped up on the handlebars of the bike, which is submerged in the pool. Some are a few margaritas deep, but several others stick around for the water aerobics class … Read more

Managing Endometriosis Pain During Sex: Tips and Positions

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Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. If you have endometriosis, you’ve likely faced challenges when it comes to intimacy. For many people with endometriosis (myself included), penetrative sex can be painful and uncomfortable. There’s also an emotional component, and chronic illness … Read more

The Best Sex Games For Couples, According to Experts

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Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. If board games are a regular part of your at-home date night routine, allow me to upgrade you to something better, hotter, and hornier: sex games for couples. Not only are sex games an easy … Read more

I Did Ketamine Therapy to Heal My Heartbreak

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Having been in long-term relationships since age 16, I have experienced my fair share of heartbreak. But this last one hit differently. For the first time, a breakup caused me to retroactively doubt the sincerity of our time together, and to seriously question my ability to trust myself. For almost a year and a half, … Read more

Sex With an Ex: What Experts Want You to Know

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Breakup sex is one interesting way to approach closure. There are various reasons behind any breakup, but if sex isn’t one of them, it can be hard to resist the temptation for one final hookup. Camila Cabello, for example, recently admitted to being a proponent of breakup sex in a “Call Her Daddy” interview. “I … Read more

Sexual Compatibility by Zodiac Sign

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Sex personality: Known for getting along well with all types of people, Pisces have no trouble attracting admirers. In bed, they’re romantic, sensual, and playful, and their soulful side appreciates imaginative techniques. They focus more on pleasing their partner than on being pleasured — so long as their partner ignites their imagination. Most sexually compatible … Read more

How to Flirt Over Text Message, According to Dating Experts

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When everything is digital, understanding how to flirt over text message is basically a necessity if you want to keep someone’s attention. Although texting is a fast and convenient way to communicate with your hot, new situationship, learning how to flirt over text is an art form that admittedly requires skill. From emoji and sending … Read more

I Embraced Scandinavian Wellness and I’ll Never Look Back

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Alexis JonesAlexis Jones As a health editor, I get heaps of wellness pitches each day — most of which claim to offer the latest and greatest methods for a better, healthier you. Some of it works (like walking backwards) and some of it’s iffy (looking at you, sexy water). Over the last few years, the … Read more

How to Handle Salary Gaps in Relationships

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There are a few ways to handle a large salary gap in a relationship, and they can almost all be modeled after celebrity couples — that is, according to Haley Sacks, aka Mrs. Dow Jones, a Zillennial finance expert and influencer. She breaks it down like this: you’re either like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce … Read more