Gabrielle Kassel

Gabrielle Kassel (she/her) is a sex and wellness journalist who writes at the intersection of queerness, sexual health, and pleasure. In addition to Well + Good, her work has appeared in publications such as Shape, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, Health, Self, Men’s Health, Greatist, and more! In her free time, Gabrielle can be found coaching CrossFit, reviewing pleasure products, hiking with her border collie, or recording episodes of the podcast she co-hosts called Bad In Bed. Follow her on Instagram @Gabriellekassel.

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Gabrielle Kassel

Gabrielle's Stories

Take Simple Squats up a Notch With Tempo Training

I Just Want a Doctor Who Can Explain Safe Queer Sex. Is That Too Much to Ask?!

Going Through My Breakup Made Me Smell Bad—and It Was the Pits

Here’s What It Means When Your Friend Says She’s Avoiding “Damp” Foods

9 Tips for Working Out With Your S.O. That’ll Save You From Becoming Competitive Monsters

I’ve Worn the Same $12 Tacky Christmas Sweater to Bed Every Night for the Last Year

The Dos and Don’ts of Getting Through the Holidays Happily, Despite Hating Your Parent’s S.O.

These Family Bonding Activities Make Quality Time Way More Pleasant

14 Top Fitness Journals to Help You Crush Your Workout Goals

The Consequences of Cracking Your Back, Explained by Chiropractors and an Orthopedic Surgeon

ICYWW: Here’s What *Actually* Causes That Popping Sound When You Crack Your Knuckles

The Jury’s Out on Whether or Not Exercise Can Help Rev up Your Sex Life

The Handful of Personality Traits Emotionally Intelligent Friends Tend to Share

5 Signs You May Have a Weak Core—and What to Do About It

How to Nail Crow Pose Without Going Splat

10 Things Nobody Tells You About Crossfit

I Tried a Mini Computer to Count My Crossfit Reps While I Worked Out

This Twofer Exercise Works the Abs and Butt in a Single Move

7 LGBTQ+ Inclusive Improvements All Gyms Should Implement, Like Yesterday

One Side Effect of Weightlifting I Didn’t Expect? Tiny Holes in My Teeth

Megan Roup Finally Shows Us How to Squat Like a Pro

This Partner Variation on Boat Pose Is a Serious Abs Burner

How One Simple Tweak to Your Email Signature Supports LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

I Worked Out Twice a Day Until It Started Messing With My Hormones

ICYWW: Here’s What Actually Causes That Popping Sound When You Crack Your Knuckles