Mary Grace Garis, Author at Well+Good

Healthy Sleeping Habits

How To Use the ‘Sleep Arc’ To Create a Bedtime Ritual That Primes You for Better Sleep

Bring a new meaning to "bedtime story."

by Mary Grace Garis

Skin-Care Tips

Olive Oil for Skin Is an Ancient Beauty Hack—Here’s How To Take It Into the 21st Century

Sophia Loren swears by it, but is it best for your glow?

by Mary Grace Garis

Spiritual Health

Jupiter Retrograde in Capricorn Ends With Abundance for Lucky Signs

Get ready to expand your horizons.

by Mary Grace Garis

Sex Advice

What a Butt Doctor and a Sexologist Want You To Know About Anal Oral

Because it can be great...if you play it safe.

by Mary Grace Garis

Healthy Sleeping Habits

7 Cooling Sheets Sets That’ll Feel Like a Breath of Fresh Air

Get ready to chill out.

by Mary Grace Garis

Sex Advice

6 Lube Myths You’ve Been Internalizing, Busted

Myth: People only use lube when something is "wrong."

by Mary Grace Garis

Spiritual Health

Mars Just Went Retrograde, and It’s Your 2-Month Opportunity To Refuel

It's like the cosmic "Rocky" montage of 2020.

by Mary Grace Garis

Healthy Mind

8 Courses for Understanding How Your Mind Works—And Sharpening It Like a Fresh Set of Pencils

That back-to-school feeling is in the air.

by Mary Grace Garis

Sex Advice

The 4 Golden Rules of Sending Hot Nudes Safely, According to a Sex Coach

Research shows more people are doing it, during these pandemic times.

by Mary Grace Garis

Travel Tips

Responsible Travel Looks Different These Days—Here Are 8 Ways To Play It Safe (and Enjoy)

Pack your bags, and your mask.

by Mary Grace Garis

Healthy Mind

What It’s Been Like Sleeping in My Childhood Bedroom as an Adult in Quarantine

I've made my bed, I'll lie in it.

by Mary Grace Garis

Spiritual Health

This 2-Month Mars Retrograde Packs Big Sexual Energy—But What Does That Mean During a Pandemic?

Think "Me, Me, Me!"

by Mary Grace Garis

Healthy Sleeping Habits

13 Controversial Questions About Sleep, Answered and Finally Put To Rest

Your most common (and uncommon) qs, answered.

by Mary Grace Garis

Decorating Ideas

8 Stylish and Adjustable Office Chairs a Chiropractor Would Approve Of

Your back will thank you.

by Mary Grace Garis

Sex Advice

I’m a Sex Therapist, and This Is the Most Common Issue I Treat

Plus, how to work through it on your own.c

by Mary Grace Garis

Healthy Mind

How Short-Term Hedonistic Pleasure in Quarantine Can Improve Your Long-Term Happiness

Go ahead, order the chicken fingers.

by Mary Grace Garis

Healthy Mind

The Dark Empath Personality Merges Empathy With Dark Triad Traits—And That Spells Trouble

This isn't your garden-variety narcissist.

by Mary Grace Garis

Healthy Mind

In Defense of Living In a State of Disorganized, Cluttered Disarray, According to Science

Let your dirty laundry roam free.

by Mary Grace Garis

Sex Advice

Want a More Satisfying Sex Life? Here Are the 4 Golden Rules of Talking About Sex With a Partner

Even amid a full-blown pleasure revolution wherein a sex-positive landscape is absolutely the accepted norm, fact remains that talking about sex with a partner is not...

by Mary Grace Garis

Indoor Plant Ideas

How To Know When It’s Time To Mercy-Kill Your Dying Plant

And when to make an attempt to save it.

by Mary Grace Garis

Nail Care

6 Nail Kits That Make At-Home Manicures Look Chic AF

Investing in at-home manicure kits is a smart move.

by Mary Grace Garis

Sex Advice

8 Sex Toys for Different Body Parts That’ll Help You Feel Pleasure Everywhere

Your under-loved erogenous zones will thank you.

by Mary Grace Garis

Gardening Tips

4 Unstoppable Plants That Will Thrive Through Autumn Weather, According to a Pro

You might want to stock up on some snake plants.

by Mary Grace Garis

Sex Advice

Is Wearing a Mask During Sex Really Safer During a Pandemic? Here’s What a Doctor Thinks

Let's face it, "protection" has a new definition.

by Mary Grace Garis

Spiritual Health

A Deep Look Into 4 Salt Lamps Benefits—and Whether They’re Legitimate

Plus, chic options to add to your space.

by Mary Grace Garis

Healthy Sleeping Habits

What To Drink To Fall Asleep Faster, According to a Registered Dietitian

And what to absolutely avoid.

by Mary Grace Garis

Sex Advice

8 Sex Toys for Couples To Insert Some Fresh Buzz Into Your Relationship

You might want to block out some time on your calendar to explore all the pleasure coming your way.

by Mary Grace Garis

Career Advice

‘Productivity Guilt’ Is Very Real Right Now—Here’s How To Avoid It

You *definitely* deserve a break.

by Mary Grace Garis

Political Issues

How Community Accountability Makes it Possible To Defund the Police While Preserving Safety

In fact, it stands to increase safety.

by Mary Grace Garis

Career Advice

It’s Been 5 Months Since Pants Died—But Is the Work From Home Dress Code Compromising Productivity?

A career coach weighs in.

by Mary Grace Garis

Menstrual Health

This New XL Overnight Pad Will Ensure You Never Have Period Sheets Again

Praise be!

by Mary Grace Garis

Sex Advice

6 Different Oral Sex Positions Every Vulva-Owner Should Experience, According to a Sexologist

Add them to your sexual menu, stat!

by Mary Grace Garis

Healthy Body

7 Thirst-Quenching Tips To Help You Figure Out How To Drink More Water

Get ready to soak up the hydration benefits.

by Mary Grace Garis

Healthy Gut

OK TMI: Can a Heat Wave Make You Poop More?

Yes and no, but either way you should grab some water.

by Mary Grace Garis

Spiritual Health

What Your Dominant Element in Astrology Means—And How To Balance It

Are you more air or fire?

by Mary Grace Garis

Healthy Sleeping Habits

Sleep Problems Are Pervasive During the Pandemic—Especially Among Women and Young People

One more time: Put down the phone.

by Mary Grace Garis

Sex Advice

How To Use Kegel Balls To Strengthen Your Pelvic Muscles and Your Sex Life

Because really, they can do it all.

by Mary Grace Garis

Sex Advice

Shower Sex Actually Doesn’t Have To Suck, Thanks to 5 Tips From a Sexologist

Say it with me: WATER IS NOT LUBE.

by Mary Grace Garis

Healthy Mind

Suicidal Ideation Is at an All-Time High Thanks to the Pandemic

But even though we're isolated, we're not alone.

by Mary Grace Garis

Relationship Tips

How To Make Friends in a Digital-Only World, According to a Friendship Expert

Time to wake up your sleepy friendships.

by Mary Grace Garis

Sex Advice

Could Anal Kegels Save You From Unnecessary Sharting Disasters? Here’s What an Anal Surgeon Says

It might be time to tighten up.

by Mary Grace Garis

Relationship Tips

5 Signs You’re in More Of a Situationship Than a Relationship—And What To Do About It

And how to tell if it's worth hanging around.

by Mary Grace Garis

Healthy Mind

The Therapist-Approved Tip To Break Up the ‘Groundhog Day’ Effect of Quarantine Monotony

Give yourself something to look forward to.

by Mary Grace Garis

Spiritual Health

‘Gene Keys’ Combines Chinese Philosophical Text and Astrology to Map Your Personality

And unlock your path to fulfillment.

by Mary Grace Garis

Healthy Mind

How To Handle Prolonged Grief for Pre-Pandemic Life, According to a Grief Counselor

R.I.P. sense of normalcy.

by Mary Grace Garis

Active Clothing

I Tried Cooling Underwear for Swamp-Ass Summer Days, and I’m Never Going Back

Air-conditionless days are less terrible.

by Mary Grace Garis

Home Tech

How To Cool Down a Room, With the Help of 9 Chill-Inducing Gadgets

From cooling blankets and pillows to fans and beyond.

by Mary Grace Garis

Healthy Sleeping Habits

6 Scents That can Help You Sleep Better, According to an Aromatherapist

And not all of them need a diffuser.

by Mary Grace Garis

Healthy Mind

4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Posting on Social Media Right Now

Really suss out if those "likes" are worth it.

by Mary Grace Garis

Healthy Body

The HigherDOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket Lets You Sweat It Out… Anywhere

Including your own bed.

by Mary Grace Garis

Mary Grace's Stories

How To Use the ‘Sleep Arc’ To Create a Bedtime Ritual That Primes You for Better Sleep

Olive Oil for Skin Is an Ancient Beauty Hack—Here’s How To Take It Into the 21st Century

Jupiter Retrograde in Capricorn Ends With Abundance for Lucky Signs

What a Butt Doctor and a Sexologist Want You To Know About Anal Oral

7 Cooling Sheets Sets That’ll Feel Like a Breath of Fresh Air

6 Lube Myths You’ve Been Internalizing, Busted

Mars Just Went Retrograde, and It’s Your 2-Month Opportunity To Refuel

8 Courses for Understanding How Your Mind Works—And Sharpening It Like a Fresh Set of Pencils

The 4 Golden Rules of Sending Hot Nudes Safely, According to a Sex Coach

Responsible Travel Looks Different These Days—Here Are 8 Ways To Play It Safe (and Enjoy)

What It’s Been Like Sleeping in My Childhood Bedroom as an Adult in Quarantine

This 2-Month Mars Retrograde Packs Big Sexual Energy—But What Does That Mean During a Pandemic?

13 Controversial Questions About Sleep, Answered and Finally Put To Rest

8 Stylish and Adjustable Office Chairs a Chiropractor Would Approve Of

I’m a Sex Therapist, and This Is the Most Common Issue I Treat

How Short-Term Hedonistic Pleasure in Quarantine Can Improve Your Long-Term Happiness

The Dark Empath Personality Merges Empathy With Dark Triad Traits—And That Spells Trouble

In Defense of Living In a State of Disorganized, Cluttered Disarray, According to Science

Want a More Satisfying Sex Life? Here Are the 4 Golden Rules of Talking About Sex With a Partner

How To Know When It’s Time To Mercy-Kill Your Dying Plant

6 Nail Kits That Make At-Home Manicures Look Chic AF

8 Sex Toys for Different Body Parts That’ll Help You Feel Pleasure *Everywhere*

4 Unstoppable Plants That Will Thrive Through Autumn Weather, According to a Pro

Is Wearing a Mask During Sex Really Safer During a Pandemic? Here’s What a Doctor Thinks

A Deep Look Into 4 Salt Lamps Benefits—and Whether They’re Legitimate

What To Drink To Fall Asleep Faster, According to a Registered Dietitian

8 Sex Toys for Couples To Insert Some Fresh Buzz Into Your Relationship

‘Productivity Guilt’ Is Very Real Right Now—Here’s How To Avoid It

How Community Accountability Makes it Possible To Defund the Police While Preserving Safety

It’s Been 5 Months Since Pants Died—But Is the Work From Home Dress Code Compromising Productivity?

This New XL Overnight Pad Will Ensure You Never Have Period Sheets Again

6 Different Oral Sex Positions Every Vulva-Owner Should Experience, According to a Sexologist

7 Thirst-Quenching Tips To Help You Figure Out How To Drink More Water

OK TMI: Can a Heat Wave Make You Poop More?

What Your Dominant Element in Astrology Means—And How To Balance It

Sleep Problems Are Pervasive During the Pandemic—Especially Among Women and Young People

How To Use Kegel Balls To Strengthen Your Pelvic Muscles and Your Sex Life

Shower Sex Actually Doesn’t Have To Suck, Thanks to 5 Tips From a Sexologist

Suicidal Ideation Is at an All-Time High Thanks to the Pandemic

How To Make Friends in a Digital-Only World, According to a Friendship Expert

Could Anal Kegels Save You From Unnecessary Sharting Disasters? Here’s What an Anal Surgeon Says

5 Signs You’re in More Of a Situationship Than a Relationship—And What To Do About It

The Therapist-Approved Tip To Break Up the ‘Groundhog Day’ Effect of Quarantine Monotony

‘Gene Keys’ Combines Chinese Philosophical Text and Astrology to Map Your Personality

How To Handle Prolonged Grief for Pre-Pandemic Life, According to a Grief Counselor

I Tried Cooling Underwear for Swamp-Ass Summer Days, and I’m Never Going Back

How To Cool Down a Room, With the Help of 9 Chill-Inducing Gadgets

6 Scents That can Help You Sleep Better, According to an Aromatherapist

4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Posting on Social Media Right Now

The HigherDOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket Lets You Sweat It Out… Anywhere

8 Sex Toys for Different Body Parts That’ll Help You Feel Pleasure Everywhere