Relationship Tips
Good@Sex: I'm not quarantining with my partner—how can we maintain intimacy without touching?
April 23, 2020
Good@Sex: I'm not quarantining with my partner—how can we maintain intimacy without touching?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, stopping the virus remains our top collective priority—and…
By Alexandra Fine
7 ways to decipher body language on video chat like an expert
April 22, 2020
7 ways to decipher body language on video chat like an expert
Our new shelter-in-place reality has opened a Pandora's box of Skype, FaceTime, and Zoom communication.…
By Kells McPhillips
'Sexual mirroring' is the hot, unspoken language you're not using in the bedroom...yet
April 22, 2020
'Sexual mirroring' is the hot, unspoken language you're not using in the bedroom...yet
Novelty in the bedroom can be capital-h Hot—and there are tons of inventive sex toys that…
By Kells McPhillips
Vacation might be canceled but vacation sex isn’t—here's how to have staycation sex
April 21, 2020
Vacation might be canceled but vacation sex isn’t—here's how to have staycation sex
Whether you and your special someone were supposed to be heading to Santorini for your…
By Mary Grace Garis
Feeling serious video chat fatigue? You can probably blame the 'presence of absence'
April 20, 2020
Feeling serious video chat fatigue? You can probably blame the 'presence of absence'
As of March 2020, the video communication service Zoom saw as many as a 200…
By Kells McPhillips
Sex drive and the coronavirus are like oil and water—here's what to know about your libido right now
April 20, 2020
Sex drive and the coronavirus are like oil and water—here's what to know about your libido right now
Typically, my sex drive hovers at around an 8 or 9 out of 10, but…
By Erin Bunch
6 Slow-Build Foreplay Ideas From a Sexologist—Because It's Absolutely Worth Your Time
April 16, 2020
6 Slow-Build Foreplay Ideas From a Sexologist—Because It's Absolutely Worth Your Time
With the help of the best foreplay ideas, everyone can enjoy benefits that can ultimately…
By Mary Grace Garis
10 Best Apps and Sites for Watching Movies Together Online While Long Distance
April 16, 2020
10 Best Apps and Sites for Watching Movies Together Online While Long Distance
I think about When Harry Met Sally a lot. To be clear, I've always thought…
By Mary Grace Garis
The 7 golden rules for how to sext safely (and oh-so effectively), according to a sexologist
April 15, 2020
The 7 golden rules for how to sext safely (and oh-so effectively), according to a sexologist
I, for one, never learned how to sext safely as part of my high school…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to not be a sore loser, even when board games are your chief form of entertainment
April 15, 2020
How to not be a sore loser, even when board games are your chief form of entertainment
A lot of people are using this time of social distancing to better themselves in…
By Kells McPhillips
How to ask for a favor when *everyone* is already at full capacity, according to an etiquette expert
April 13, 2020
How to ask for a favor when *everyone* is already at full capacity, according to an etiquette expert
Are you feeling powerful pangs of guilt surging through you when you need to call…
By Mary Grace Garis
Yale's happiness expert says 'fresh-start energy' can help you create new meaningful traditions
April 13, 2020
Yale's happiness expert says 'fresh-start energy' can help you create new meaningful traditions
A top mental-health coping strategy for life in quarantine is re-creating your old routine to…
By Mary Grace Garis
Use the 'communication hierarchy' to keep long-distance friendships (aka, all friendships right now) strong
April 11, 2020
Use the 'communication hierarchy' to keep long-distance friendships (aka, all friendships right now) strong
When I moved from New York City, the place I called home for 11 years,…
By Emily Laurence
10 at-home date night ideas that are definitely *not* 'dinner and a movie'
April 10, 2020
10 at-home date night ideas that are definitely *not* 'dinner and a movie'
Whether you were living with your partner before the pandemic or were forced into cohabitation…
By Erin Bunch
The body's 4 lesser-known erogenous zones deserve to be touched 'for the very first time'
April 10, 2020
The body's 4 lesser-known erogenous zones deserve to be touched 'for the very first time'
Even if you're not exactly an anatomy expert, you likely know that some parts of…
By Kells McPhillips
How you handle relationship conflicts, according to whether you're an introverted or extroverted Myers-Briggs type
April 09, 2020
How you handle relationship conflicts, according to whether you're an introverted or extroverted Myers-Briggs type
You've probably heard of the Myers-Briggs personality types—the 16 distinct profiles made up of four…
By Jenna Birch
There are many ways of dealing with stress—understanding your partner's is more important than ever
April 08, 2020
There are many ways of dealing with stress—understanding your partner's is more important than ever
There are many ways of dealing with stress, and I, for, one tend to isolate.…
By Erin Bunch
Holidays and celebrations look different during a crisis, but upholding the importance of family traditions still makes you happy
April 08, 2020
Holidays and celebrations look different during a crisis, but upholding the importance of family traditions still makes you happy
Whichever holiday you observe this April, be it Passover, Easter, or Ramadan, it's not going…
By Mary Grace Garis
Domestic violence during social distancing is on the rise—here's why
April 08, 2020
Domestic violence during social distancing is on the rise—here's why
Editor's note: The following story includes domestic violence and abusive relationships, which may be upsetting…
By Morgan Mandriota
This $12 phone stand for desks is a game-changer in the era of virtual socializing
April 07, 2020
This $12 phone stand for desks is a game-changer in the era of virtual socializing
"I'm sorry. You're in a vibrator box right now," I tell my friend Shelby. We're…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to write a polite email, according to an etiquette expert
April 06, 2020
How to write a polite email, according to an etiquette expert
If you were rooting for the death of email with the rise of video calling,…
By Mary Grace Garis
Quarantine love languages: How to effectively convey love and support during the pandemic
April 06, 2020
Quarantine love languages: How to effectively convey love and support during the pandemic
When you or a loved one is feeling down, a hug, gift, or hangout may…
By Morgan Mandriota
10 virtual birthday ideas to help some one have the happiest day
April 06, 2020
10 virtual birthday ideas to help some one have the happiest day
April 7 is my birthday, and while I haven't looked forward to that date for…
By Erin Bunch
Dating long distance during COVID-19 can add more stress to a tough situation—these 5 expert tips can help
April 04, 2020
Dating long distance during COVID-19 can add more stress to a tough situation—these 5 expert tips can help
Social distancing has transformed (read: upended) the dynamic of countless relationships—platonic and romantic alike. Physical…
By Kells McPhillips
7 other ways to say 'how are you doing' that are actually, you know, helpful
April 03, 2020
7 other ways to say 'how are you doing' that are actually, you know, helpful
"How are you" tends to fall flat these days considering, well, [gestures broadly at everything].…
By Mary Grace Garis
Your preferred style of virtual connection, based on your astrology sign
April 01, 2020
Your preferred style of virtual connection, based on your astrology sign
As an introvert and a writer, I've always found virtual connection in the form of…
By Erin Bunch
How to set boundaries when you’re an adult living with your parents again, according to a family therapist
March 31, 2020
How to set boundaries when you’re an adult living with your parents again, according to a family therapist
My mom barges into my bedroom five times a day, usually with some kind of…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to politely decline that virtual happy hour when you very clearly don't have plans
March 28, 2020
How to politely decline that virtual happy hour when you very clearly don't have plans
In light of the social distancing guidelines surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, you'd think your social…
By Mary Grace Garis
13 ways to change the conversation when you can't talk about COVID-19 anymore
March 27, 2020
13 ways to change the conversation when you can't talk about COVID-19 anymore
I was enjoying a virtual happy over a FaceTime call with my friend Andrea for…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why it's super important to practice good group chat etiquette right now 
March 26, 2020
Why it's super important to practice good group chat etiquette right now 
It's very likely that at some point during your years of having a working cell…
By Allie Flinn
Suddenly feel like reaching out to an ex right now? Here's why, according to a psychologist
March 25, 2020
Suddenly feel like reaching out to an ex right now? Here's why, according to a psychologist
In accordance with the social distancing guidelines associated with COVID-19, it's now been more than…
By Allie Flinn
Why now is a watershed moment of realizing we're going to be caretakers for our parents
March 24, 2020
Why now is a watershed moment of realizing we're going to be caretakers for our parents
In normal circumstances, I never worry about my mom. She's 65 years old, and so…
By Erin Bunch
Staying connected while social distancing is even tougher for introverts—but that doesn't make it impossible
March 24, 2020
Staying connected while social distancing is even tougher for introverts—but that doesn't make it impossible
Introverts use a different playbook than their social butterfly counterparts—especially during required periods of sheltering…
By Mary Grace Garis
Most people don't sext to initiate actual sex—here are 5 top reasons to press send
March 24, 2020
Most people don't sext to initiate actual sex—here are 5 top reasons to press send
Sexting has a pretty singular reputation as, ahem, digital foreplay. And certainly, that's one reason…
By Kells McPhillips
How to deal with cabin fever when you're social distancing with other people
March 21, 2020
How to deal with cabin fever when you're social distancing with other people
Five official days into social distancing from everyone except my boyfriend, with whom I'm living,…
By Kells McPhillips
5 Signs a Fear of Intimacy Keeping You From the Love You Deserve
March 20, 2020
5 Signs a Fear of Intimacy Keeping You From the Love You Deserve
A fear of intimacy, which describes a phobia of sharing a close emotional or physical…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why Samantha Jones is still the role model young girls and adult women need
March 18, 2020
Why Samantha Jones is still the role model young girls and adult women need
While today I’m the co-founder and CEO of the sexual-wellness company Dame Products, sexuality in…
By Alexandra Fine
I tried a couples therapy app to 'train' my relationship—here's what I learned
March 17, 2020
I tried a couples therapy app to 'train' my relationship—here's what I learned
For me, the idea of going to couples therapy conjures an image similar to that…
By Rachel Lapidos
The 11 Sex Personality Types Are Like Love Languages for Intimacy—Here’s How To Learn Yours
March 16, 2020
The 11 Sex Personality Types Are Like Love Languages for Intimacy—Here’s How To Learn Yours
People are interested in having sex for many different reasons and the definition of "great…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How to maintain human connection and not feel lonely when working from home
March 16, 2020
How to maintain human connection and not feel lonely when working from home
As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, one common response to a national directive to…
By Kells McPhillips
Meet the toy my partner and I use when we're too lazy to have sex
March 16, 2020
Meet the toy my partner and I use when we're too lazy to have sex
Gone are the days when every vibrator looked like either like a purple penis or…
By Gabrielle Kassel
The real reason many find themselves stuck in the friend zone—and how to GTFO
March 16, 2020
The real reason many find themselves stuck in the friend zone—and how to GTFO
The great wide world of internet memes suggests two mutually exclusive truths: First, there's a…
By Kells McPhillips
Learning how to talk about hard feelings is, well, hard—here are 3 tips from a therapist to make it easier
March 14, 2020
Learning how to talk about hard feelings is, well, hard—here are 3 tips from a therapist to make it easier
As a therapist, I’ve had countless sessions with people from a variety of cultures, religious…
By Minaa B.
My Ex Just Got Engaged to His Brand-New Partner—But Why Do I Care?
March 14, 2020
My Ex Just Got Engaged to His Brand-New Partner—But Why Do I Care?
I was recently engaging (ha) in the time-honored tradition of checking out my ex's new…
By Allie Flinn
There Are Actually 4 Types of Introverts, and Each Has Its Own Social Strength
March 13, 2020
There Are Actually 4 Types of Introverts, and Each Has Its Own Social Strength
Here's a fun fact to pepper in at your next dinner party: Not all introverts…
By Mary Grace Garis
Meet the tantric exercise that boosts intimacy in 30 seconds flat, according to an intimacy expert
March 13, 2020
Meet the tantric exercise that boosts intimacy in 30 seconds flat, according to an intimacy expert
A decade ago in 2010, performance artist Marina Abramović dazzled the public with her MoMA…
By Kells McPhillips
Does living like a rom-com lead guarantee happily ever after? I tried it to find out
March 13, 2020
Does living like a rom-com lead guarantee happily ever after? I tried it to find out
After watching the highly-anticipated second installment of Netflix's To All the Boys I've Loved Before…
By Kells McPhillips
If your parents hate your partner, does that seal the fate of your relationship? Therapists weigh in
March 11, 2020
If your parents hate your partner, does that seal the fate of your relationship? Therapists weigh in
The subject of my family's The Bachelor group chat during last night's season finale was…
By Allie Flinn
How compatible are the 6 'Love Is Blind' couples, according to their Myers-Briggs types?
March 10, 2020
How compatible are the 6 'Love Is Blind' couples, according to their Myers-Briggs types?
On the Netflix reality series Love Is Blind, cast members looking for marriage were tasked with…
By Jenna Birch
Have trouble asking for what you want during sex? This 5-minute exercise will help you communicate orgasmically
March 05, 2020
Have trouble asking for what you want during sex? This 5-minute exercise will help you communicate orgasmically
I'm in a room packed with strangers when I learn something new about myself: On…
By Kells McPhillips
I tried vibrating 'Bond bracelets' to bring a sense of physical touch to my LDR
March 04, 2020
I tried vibrating 'Bond bracelets' to bring a sense of physical touch to my LDR
It's Sunday night, and yet again I'm FaceTiming with my boyfriend (let's call him, Joe)…
By Kells McPhillips
13 ways to set small limits with microboundaries that help you achieve big wins in your life
February 28, 2020
13 ways to set small limits with microboundaries that help you achieve big wins in your life
Creating specific boundaries in your life is critical to success and happiness, especially in the…
By Erin Bunch
Venus and the moon will share a smooch tonight—here's what that means for your own love life
February 27, 2020
Venus and the moon will share a smooch tonight—here's what that means for your own love life
I often wonder how we would distract ourselves from the trials of modern life without…
By Erin Bunch
Use the Gottman Institute's Anger Iceberg to resolve conflict more quickly
February 27, 2020
Use the Gottman Institute's Anger Iceberg to resolve conflict more quickly
Anger in a relationship reduces us all to toddlers. You know what I mean—tantrums, tears,…
By Mary Grace Garis
The best sex hits all 4 phases of the sexual response cycle—not just orgasm
February 26, 2020
The best sex hits all 4 phases of the sexual response cycle—not just orgasm
My boyfriend doesn't orgasm. He does this—or rather, doesn't do it—by choice. At first, this…
By Erin Bunch
What to do if you get ghosted at work, because it isn't just a dating thing anymore
February 25, 2020
What to do if you get ghosted at work, because it isn't just a dating thing anymore
Ghosting in the dating scene is all too familiar of a pest with which we…
By Jessica Estrada
The science of attraction is powerful—but don't let it distract you from finding true love
February 24, 2020
The science of attraction is powerful—but don't let it distract you from finding true love
Even if you don't believe in love at first sight, chances are that you're familiar…
By Emily Laurence
6 Relationship Traits That Show It’s Possible and Even Worthwhile To Move Past Infidelity
February 24, 2020
6 Relationship Traits That Show It’s Possible and Even Worthwhile To Move Past Infidelity
When you find out your partner cheated on you, it puts a blurring filter over…
By Mary Grace Garis
4 little-known realities of 'resting B face' that a body-language expert wants you to know
February 23, 2020
4 little-known realities of 'resting B face' that a body-language expert wants you to know
I woke up this morning with two creases between my eyebrows that were so deep,…
By Mary Grace Garis
If you have 3 key personality traits, you'll have an easier time forgiving a partner who cheated
February 20, 2020
If you have 3 key personality traits, you'll have an easier time forgiving a partner who cheated
When you find out your partner has cheated on you and also still wants to…
By Mary Grace Garis
The 12 most common sex mistakes keeping you from your orgasm
February 19, 2020
The 12 most common sex mistakes keeping you from your orgasm
This is super embarrassing to admit, but once upon a time I was known for…
By Erin Bunch
Why it's so easy to feel jealous of other families, even into adulthood
February 19, 2020
Why it's so easy to feel jealous of other families, even into adulthood
Growing up, I couldn’t understand why my mother held me to what felt like a…
By Mary Grace Garis
I adopted my partner's favorite hobby as my own—am I losing myself in my relationship?
February 18, 2020
I adopted my partner's favorite hobby as my own—am I losing myself in my relationship?
It's Saturday morning, and I'm waiting in line at REI to buy $80 climbing shoes…
By Kells McPhillips
It takes nearly 14 minutes to reach orgasm—but you're busy, so here’s how to speed things up
February 14, 2020
It takes nearly 14 minutes to reach orgasm—but you're busy, so here’s how to speed things up
I'm not super into rushing during sex. It's an experience, it should be playful and…
By Mary Grace Garis
The most romantic day of the year is *not* February 14—here's when to mark your calendar
February 14, 2020
The most romantic day of the year is *not* February 14—here's when to mark your calendar
If your Valentine's Day is likely to end like mine—on the couch in stretchy pants,…
By Erin Bunch
The 7 golden rules of long-term relationship success, from couples of nearly 4 decades
February 14, 2020
The 7 golden rules of long-term relationship success, from couples of nearly 4 decades
It’s inevitable that as our lives evolve and change over time, the relationships that remain…
By Morgan Mandriota
I'm a sex writer, and this intimacy app answered sex questions I never knew to ask
February 14, 2020
I'm a sex writer, and this intimacy app answered sex questions I never knew to ask
Eventually there comes a time when nobody wants to hear about your sex life anymore.…
By Gabrielle Moss
3 Dating Tips That'll Turn Your Anxious Attachment Style Into a Romantic Superpower
February 14, 2020
3 Dating Tips That'll Turn Your Anxious Attachment Style Into a Romantic Superpower
The day after I started reading Attached—a deep-dive analysis into how people with different attachment…
By Allie Flinn
The surprising health benefit of being in a relationship with an optimist
February 12, 2020
The surprising health benefit of being in a relationship with an optimist
In news I hope my boyfriend doesn't read, it turns out that having an optimistic…
By Erin Bunch
99 Things To Do After a Breakup That Are Actually Healthy and Healing, According to a Long List of Wellness Experts
February 12, 2020
99 Things To Do After a Breakup That Are Actually Healthy and Healing, According to a Long List of Wellness Experts
A breakup can be excruciating—even if you initiated it, but especially if you didn’t. The…
By Mary Grace Garis & Helen Carefoot
The Case for *Not* Cutting Your Narcissistic Best Friend Out of Your Life
February 12, 2020
The Case for *Not* Cutting Your Narcissistic Best Friend Out of Your Life
I understand the reasoning for cutting toxic people out of your life, yet I often…
By Erin Bunch
This 'Passion Triangle' quiz shows what's missing in your long-term relationship
February 07, 2020
This 'Passion Triangle' quiz shows what's missing in your long-term relationship
When you first fall in love with someone new there's a fiery, extraordinarily horny adrenaline rush…
By Mary Grace Garis
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