Relationship Tips

On a Scale of 1 to “Get a Hazmat Suit,” How Gross Is It to Share Sex Toys With Multiple Partners?

Let's just say it's not *not* risky, according to sexperts.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

Asking for a Friend: Is Anilingus Safe…and, Like, Sanitary?

Sexperts share tips, including to keep tossed salad off the menu if your partner is having a bout of IBS.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

Educate Yourself in the Sexiest Way With This Reading List From 12 Leading Sexperts

Your TBR pile has never looked hotter.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

Take a Note From Smoothies, and Start Blending Your Orgasms—Stat

It's the Daft Punk of pleasure: harder, better, faster, stronger.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

OK, TMI: Can You Get…Stretched Out From Butt Play?

Well, just as you can overstretch your hamstring in yoga…

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

6 LGBTQ-Matchmaker Approved Ways to Find Queer-Positive Love Offline, IRL

To start, think outside the bar.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Holistic Treatment

Lesbian and Queer Bars Are Closing—Will Queer Fitness Classes Take Their Place?

There's a wave of fitness activities for queer folks popping up. Here's what it means for the LGBTQ+ community.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

Ever Wanted to Feel Like a Contortionist in Bed? Get a Sex Pillow, Stat

"A sex pillow is to sex what a yoga block is to yoga."

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

8 Queer-Positive Podcasts That’ll Infuse Your Commute With Some Inclusivity

Funny, political, informative, personal—there's a series for every interest.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

How to Deal When You Love Your Single Status, but Your Mom Does Not (and Lets You Know It)

Say it with me: "boundaries."

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

Opposites Definitely Attract, but the Verdict’s Still Out on Whether That Translates to Long-Term Love

According to my personal track record, the answer is no.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

Your No-Nonsense Guide to Pegging, From Sexperts Who Know the Ins and Outs

With the right intel, it won't be a square-peg-in-a-round-hole situation.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Holistic Treatment

How I Use My Body Piercings As a Litmus Test for Finding the Right Partner

Your red flag about my choice of self-expression is a red flag for me.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

For the Love of Sex, Please Never Ask for Details About How My Partner and I Get It On

My privacy > your curiosity

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

Alpha + Beta = Love? Relationship Experts Break Down the Personality-Type Misconceptions

Spoiler: There are other ways to find balance in a partnership.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

7 Great Dating Questions to Ask Your Queer Friend That Aren’t Their Partner’s Gender

Isn't it more important to know, say, whether the person is kind?

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

Follow ‘the Platinum Rule’ to Be the Best LGBTQ+ Ally You Can Be

It's the Golden Rule's more woke cousin.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

I Went to a Sexting Coach, and Now I Feel Like an Erotica Author Whenever Inspiration Strikes

Here are five actionable tips to turn on your phone's "filthy filter."

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

A Deep Dive Into Dirty Talk—and How to Do It Without Feeling Like an Awkward Llama

Sexperts are here with tips to help you embrace all things filthy.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Holistic Treatment

As a Queer Woman Who Dates Men, Miley Cyrus Makes Me Feel Seen—but She’s Wrong About One Important Thing

She's wonderfully outspoken, but not the revolutionary she claims to be.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

How to Use Love Languages to Be the Best Possible Friend to All the Vips in Your Life

Have a "words of affirmation" BFF? Gas. Her. Up.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

I *Know* Cigarettes Are Bad for You, so Why Do I Think People Who Smoke Are so Damn Hot?

I keep breaking up with people for the reason I'm initially drawn to them.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

Thanks to My Breakup, I Have a Better-Than-Ever Relationship With My Dad

Talk about an unexpected silver lining.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Fitness Tips

Take Simple Squats up a Notch With Tempo Training

It's all about timing.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Holistic Treatment

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

"Am I teaching you or are you treating me?"

by Gabrielle Kassel

Self-Care Tips

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

My new…uh…scent was one lonely-hearts-club side effect I simply didn't see (or rather smell) coming.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Healthy Gut

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

You are what you eat (at least in this school of thought).

by Gabrielle Kassel

Fitness Tips

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

Let's keep the physically healthy habit emotionally healthy, too.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Active Clothing

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

At this point, it's become my sartorial security blanket.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Self-Care Tips

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

Don't: Let your mom or dad know how you *really* feel.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

These Family Bonding Activities Make Quality Time Way More Pleasant

Except in this case, everyone wins.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Healthy Mind

We Scouted the Top Fitness Journals to Help You Crush Your 2019 Workout Goals

These 12 can help.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Holistic Treatment

Is Cracking Your Back and Neck Actually Bad for You or Did My Parents Lie?

Womp, womp.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Holistic Treatment

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

The more you know!

by Gabrielle Kassel

Fitness Tips

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

Does it do squat?

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

The Handful of Personality Traits Emotionally Intelligent Friends Tend to Share

Might explain the difference between your BFFs and frenemies.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Fitness Tips

5 Clues Your Body Is Compensating for a Weak Core—and How to Deal

Even more reasons to plank.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Yoga

How to Nail Crow Pose Without Going Splat

A couple of blocks can keep you from going splat.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Crossfit Workouts

10 Things Nobody Tells You About Crossfit

It's not necessarily a cult, but it *is* kinda like sleepaway camp.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Crossfit Workouts

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

It was eye opening, to say the least.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Fitness Tips

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

Oh, and it's a hip stretch, too.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Self-Care Tips

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

Let's make gender-neutral locker rooms the rule, not the exception.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Fitness Tips

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

I guess I have Resting Gym Face...

by Gabrielle Kassel

Fitness Tips

Megan Roup Finally Shows Us How to Squat Like a Pro

Because the simple move can go *way* wrong

by Gabrielle Kassel

Yoga

This Partner Variation on Boat Pose Is a Serious Abs Burner

Bless up for the fit fam.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Self-Care Tips

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

Let's normalize *all* people sharing their preferred pronouns.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Fitness Tips

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

Strike a workout from the TDL.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Fitness Tips

Abs, You’ve Been Warned: the Windshield Wiper Plank Means Business

Proof that planks don't have to be boring.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Relationship Tips

What to Do If You Have Feelings for Your Best Friend’s S.O.

Because this unfortunate love triangle isn't limited to just TV shows.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Self-Care Tips

How to Find a Legit LGBTQ+ Therapist Who Will Actually Support Your Needs

It's a process...but it's seriously worth it.

by Gabrielle Kassel