Relationship Tips
The dos and don'ts of getting through the holidays happily, despite hating your parent's S.O.
December 14, 2018
The dos and don'ts of getting through the holidays happily, despite hating your parent's S.O.
The holiday season is already rife with situations of unavoidable small talk. You gotta be…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Karezza is basically hygge sex, and it's the only kind we want to have this winter
December 14, 2018
Karezza is basically hygge sex, and it's the only kind we want to have this winter
Winter is coming, which means that we’re about to enter full-on hygge territory. Think: plush…
By Maria Del Russo
These family bonding activities make quality time way more pleasant
December 13, 2018
These family bonding activities make quality time way more pleasant
Picture this: A fir covered in twinkle lights is sagging in the corner. Garland hangs…
By Gabrielle Kassel
3 tips for building emotional intimacy with your partner—no sex required
December 12, 2018
3 tips for building emotional intimacy with your partner—no sex required
So many people regard sex and intimacy as one and the same—and it's actually pretty…
By Maria Del Russo
5 major reasons why sleeping next to your S.O. is so freaking hard
December 12, 2018
5 major reasons why sleeping next to your S.O. is so freaking hard
Falling asleep—and staying asleep—can be a struggle even in the best of circumstances. A fluffy…
By Emily Laurence
14 top fitness journals to help you crush your workout goals
December 12, 2018
14 top fitness journals to help you crush your workout goals
Seemingly an eternity ago, I entered into a love triangle, splitting my gaze between the…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Why Breaking Up With Someone Shouldn't Wait for After the Holidays—Pandemic or Not
December 11, 2018
Why Breaking Up With Someone Shouldn't Wait for After the Holidays—Pandemic or Not
The holidays can feel like a pressure cooker for relationships—regardless of whether or not a…
By Maria Del Russo
Softboys are the wolf in sheep's clothing currently terrorizing the dating scene
December 10, 2018
Softboys are the wolf in sheep's clothing currently terrorizing the dating scene
The first time I saw 500 Days of Summer, it left me feeling irritated, even angry. Okay,…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
3 tips to make sure sleeping in separate bedrooms doesn't turn your S.O. into your roommate
December 08, 2018
3 tips to make sure sleeping in separate bedrooms doesn't turn your S.O. into your roommate
In TV shows and movies, couples are, like, never shown sleeping in separate bedrooms—not even…
By Emily Laurence
The one sugar-coated STFU tip you need to silence the chatty Kathy in your office
December 07, 2018
The one sugar-coated STFU tip you need to silence the chatty Kathy in your office
We all know at least one person who can monologue like a dithering Shakespearean character (in…
By Kells McPhillips
Keep, regift, or return? This flowchart will tell you what to do with those awful (but thoughtful!) presents
December 07, 2018
Keep, regift, or return? This flowchart will tell you what to do with those awful (but thoughtful!) presents
Ah, the season of giving…and receiving. While the holiday joy may be as palpable as…
By Alexis Berger
How to be alone without being lonely, regardless of your relationship status
December 07, 2018
How to be alone without being lonely, regardless of your relationship status
Christina Aguilera and Ricky Martin once said (or rather, crooned), “Nobody wants to be lonely.” And…
By Aly Semigran
Finally, a science-backed reason to feel great about only having sex on the weekends
December 07, 2018
Finally, a science-backed reason to feel great about only having sex on the weekends
You’re up early for a workout, working all day, and by the time you’ve made…
By Sara Angle
Tinder's 2018 review is just more proof that modern dating is a nightmare
December 06, 2018
Tinder's 2018 review is just more proof that modern dating is a nightmare
Modern dating is a hellscape and no one can convince me otherwise. There's a reason…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
3 friends tried text therapy for 4 months and are publishing the sessions online—here, they explain why
December 04, 2018
3 friends tried text therapy for 4 months and are publishing the sessions online—here, they explain why
The golden rules of friendship go something like this: You never miss the opportunity for…
By Kells McPhillips
The handful of personality traits emotionally intelligent friends tend to share
December 03, 2018
The handful of personality traits emotionally intelligent friends tend to share
Gold-medal-worthy friends remember to ask about your big work presentation. They slide into your DMs…
By Gabrielle Kassel
If men get contraceptive arm gel (yep, being tested), let's get women these 7 forms of birth control
November 30, 2018
If men get contraceptive arm gel (yep, being tested), let's get women these 7 forms of birth control
I've been on several different forms of birth control in my life. I've done the…
By Allie Flinn
Relationships are the single biggest contributor to a happy and fulfilling life
November 30, 2018
Relationships are the single biggest contributor to a happy and fulfilling life
When you're a cute little grand person sitting on your porch someday—obviously still rocking high-waisted…
By Tehrene Firman
An exhaustive list of everything I've said (and done) to leave a bad date early
November 30, 2018
An exhaustive list of everything I've said (and done) to leave a bad date early
If you believe Sex and the City at face value, you probably think New York City…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
The top relationship fear for each Myers-Briggs personality type
November 29, 2018
The top relationship fear for each Myers-Briggs personality type
Wanting to fall in love with a partner who makes life more exciting is a…
By Jenna Birch
How to give a killer maid of honor speech that'll actually benefit your career
November 28, 2018
How to give a killer maid of honor speech that'll actually benefit your career
Being a maid of honor comes with some major responsibilities: planning a bachelorette party, shopping…
By Aly Semigran
Ghosting, begone: It's time to confront the offenders and kill the rudest dating habit ever
November 27, 2018
Ghosting, begone: It's time to confront the offenders and kill the rudest dating habit ever
A few weeks ago, I got a text message from a guy who ghosted me…
By Maria Del Russo
How to answer super-nosy questions without making things awkward
November 26, 2018
How to answer super-nosy questions without making things awkward
Ahhh, the holidays. That special time of year when nosiness is in the air, and…
By Kells McPhillips
It's not just you: Breakups *can* lead to physical pain, so here's how to deal
November 21, 2018
It's not just you: Breakups *can* lead to physical pain, so here's how to deal
If you’ve ever gone through a traumatic breakup, you know how difficult the fallout can…
By Maria Del Russo
The secret to being great at talking to literally anyone
November 20, 2018
The secret to being great at talking to literally anyone
Striking up a conversation can be pretty intimidating—especially with someone you don't know well...or don't…
By Tehrene Firman
How to go out on Thanksgiving Eve without totally regressing into your high school personality
November 20, 2018
How to go out on Thanksgiving Eve without totally regressing into your high school personality
‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving, and all through the bar, dozens of people were blacking…
By Maria Del Russo
So Is It Even Worth Dating Someone When Your Zodiac Signs Aren’t Compatible? An Astrologer Explains
November 19, 2018
So Is It Even Worth Dating Someone When Your Zodiac Signs Aren’t Compatible? An Astrologer Explains
On a recent first date, the guy I was out with happened to mention his…
By Allie Flinn
To survive this Mercury retrograde, Susan Miller says to communicate with caution
November 16, 2018
To survive this Mercury retrograde, Susan Miller says to communicate with caution
The Mercury retrograde has a way of making everything go berserk. The astrological period, which…
By Kells McPhillips
This simple gesture will remind your friends how badass they are
November 16, 2018
This simple gesture will remind your friends how badass they are
Every woman in your life could use a little pep talk once in a while.…
By Tehrene Firman
Your mom's romantic tendencies point directly to yours, claims a giant and awkward study
November 14, 2018
Your mom's romantic tendencies point directly to yours, claims a giant and awkward study
There are many traits you may be glad you inherited from your mother—like say, her intellect,…
By Kells McPhillips
Why I always wear sneakers on a first date
November 13, 2018
Why I always wear sneakers on a first date
In my experience, first dates are kind of like pilot episodes of TV shows. Sometimes…
By Allie Flinn
"He was kind, loving, and sweet—but his addiction was the one thing everyone focused on"
November 12, 2018
"He was kind, loving, and sweet—but his addiction was the one thing everyone focused on"
Kristin Farrell was 36 when she met Seth at a bar in San Francisco. A…
By Emily Laurence
Does a breakup have to be the first step of 'finding yourself'?
November 12, 2018
Does a breakup have to be the first step of 'finding yourself'?
As a person who writes about sex and relationships for the internet, I tend to…
By Maria Del Russo
What to do if you have feelings for your best friend's S.O.
November 09, 2018
What to do if you have feelings for your best friend's S.O.
Picture this: For the better part of a year, you've been confiding in your BFF…
By Gabrielle Kassel
I stopped pretending to be the most chill person ever—and my friends still think I'm cool
November 08, 2018
I stopped pretending to be the most chill person ever—and my friends still think I'm cool
About halfway through the summer, a complete and utter shitstorm descended upon my life. Seriously, I…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
It might sound masochistic, but exposure therapy is a tried-and-true way to get over an ex
November 06, 2018
It might sound masochistic, but exposure therapy is a tried-and-true way to get over an ex
It took me time, the support of loyal friends, finding the right therapist, and seeking…
By Aly Semigran
Before you spill that juicy secret, there are a few things to consider
November 05, 2018
Before you spill that juicy secret, there are a few things to consider
Keeping a secret from your bestie is like going to brunch without ordering avocado—it just…
By Kells McPhillips
Ariana Grande's #girlpower anthem about her exes is so important for moving on
November 05, 2018
Ariana Grande's #girlpower anthem about her exes is so important for moving on
It feels like I've been following Ariana Grande's love life closer than that of my…
By Tehrene Firman
How to talk with your S.O. about exchanging gifts—without making things super awkward
November 05, 2018
How to talk with your S.O. about exchanging gifts—without making things super awkward
Ah, the most wonderful time of the year, when that Mariah Carey tune plays on…
By Allie Flinn
No, the city you live in *isn’t* why you're still single
November 02, 2018
No, the city you live in *isn’t* why you're still single
Dating anywhere can be rough, but if the internet is to be believed, dating in…
By Maria Del Russo
The role you play in any group, according to your Myers-Briggs personality type
November 01, 2018
The role you play in any group, according to your Myers-Briggs personality type
In every group setting—friends, family, workplace—you can can see people fall into certain roles. The…
By Jenna Birch
How to actually be present during sex (rather than going over your grocery list in your mind)
November 01, 2018
How to actually be present during sex (rather than going over your grocery list in your mind)
Have you ever found yourself making a mental grocery list in the middle of sex?…
By Maria Del Russo
9 stretches for better sex top trainers swear by
October 30, 2018
9 stretches for better sex top trainers swear by
Stretching does a whole lot of good for your body. It helps you avoid injuries,…
By Tehrene Firman
6 tips for getting over a BFF (because sometimes they're just not forever)
October 28, 2018
6 tips for getting over a BFF (because sometimes they're just not forever)
Best friends forever are supposed to last, well, forever, and losing one can be a…
By Jessica Estrada
What it means when you feel lonely in a committed relationship (and how to overcome it)
October 26, 2018
What it means when you feel lonely in a committed relationship (and how to overcome it)
A major benefit to being in a committed partnership is knowing you have someone who…
By Emily Laurence
Does your sky-high libido have any health implications?
October 24, 2018
Does your sky-high libido have any health implications?
Ask 100 people on the street what the “right” amount of sex to be having…
By Maria Del Russo
Venus retrograde is here—and it’s known for making your love life loco
October 23, 2018
Venus retrograde is here—and it’s known for making your love life loco
If you’ve been on Instagram at all since the end of summer, you’ve definitely seen…
By Stefanie Iris Weiss
Meet the self-lubricating condom that promotes sexual health and peak friskiness
October 22, 2018
Meet the self-lubricating condom that promotes sexual health and peak friskiness
Experiencing vaginal dryness is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, when it comes to…
By Tehrene Firman
7 friends (total!) is all it takes for a happy life
October 22, 2018
7 friends (total!) is all it takes for a happy life
You know the VIP people in your life? The ones who you're in constant contact…
By Kells McPhillips
Finally, the psychological reasons men send those unsolicited dick pics
October 19, 2018
Finally, the psychological reasons men send those unsolicited dick pics
There's a time and a place for sharing private photos. For some people, it's many years…
By Erin Hanafy
Everyone harbors implicit biases—here's how to manually override yours
October 18, 2018
Everyone harbors implicit biases—here's how to manually override yours
No one wants to believe they have biases or are bigoted against other human beings.…
By Kells McPhillips
Dating someone with anxiety? Here's a cheat sheet for how to be effectively supportive
October 18, 2018
Dating someone with anxiety? Here's a cheat sheet for how to be effectively supportive
I, along with 6.8 million American adults, have generalized anxiety disorder, and it's not going…
By Allie Flinn
7 sexpert-approved ways to rev up your libido to the *most* satisfying heights
October 17, 2018
7 sexpert-approved ways to rev up your libido to the *most* satisfying heights
Since everyone is different, there's obviously no norm for sex-drive intensity. What is normal, however,…
By Jessica Estrada
Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande's breakup was pretty much written in the stars
October 15, 2018
Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande's breakup was pretty much written in the stars
Lightning-speed celebrity engagements were undoubtedly the hottest trend of the summer. No matter whether you…
By Alexis Berger
The scientific reason why you should always try to remember people's names
October 15, 2018
The scientific reason why you should always try to remember people's names
There's nothing worse than the sheer awkwardness of seeing someone you know you know, but not…
By Tehrene Firman
4 ways to have The Money Talk with your partner without it being a romance buzzkill
October 15, 2018
4 ways to have The Money Talk with your partner without it being a romance buzzkill
Good relationships are built on compromise and understanding, but when you and your partner have…
By Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
Dating someone who's struggling with depression? Here's how to be supportive without ignoring your own needs
October 12, 2018
Dating someone who's struggling with depression? Here's how to be supportive without ignoring your own needs
Relationships take work—and lots of it. And when you're dating someone with depression—which is a…
By Beth Anne Macaluso
Found: The best mattresses for couples, because no one has time for a tossing, turning bedmate
October 10, 2018
Found: The best mattresses for couples, because no one has time for a tossing, turning bedmate
When you live with someone, choosing the right decor for your healthy home is crucial.…
By Tehrene Firman
4 tips to heal after a non-breakup from your non-relationship
October 10, 2018
4 tips to heal after a non-breakup from your non-relationship
Way back when, in fall 2017 into winter 2018, I was seeing someone…sort of. It…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
The science-backed case for being a "we" couple
October 09, 2018
The science-backed case for being a "we" couple
You know those couples who talk as though they're attached at the hip? "We just…
By Kells McPhillips
Coworkers are bound to get on your nerves—here's the expert-approved way to deal
October 09, 2018
Coworkers are bound to get on your nerves—here's the expert-approved way to deal
When you spend time with a someone, it's only human nature to develop a personal…
By Leigh Weingus
How to analyze your fictional crush to rev up your IRL love life
October 08, 2018
How to analyze your fictional crush to rev up your IRL love life
The devilish Fitzwilliam Darcy. The eternally youthful Edward Cullen. The preternaturally adorable Peter Kavinsky. If…
By Amy Wilkinson
Gassing is the exact positive trend every friendship needs right now
October 05, 2018
Gassing is the exact positive trend every friendship needs right now
I sincerely wish Accepting a Compliment: 101 were a high school subject, because now I'm a…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Allergic to your S.O.'s pet? Here are 3 tips to keep you from sneezing out the romantic flame
October 04, 2018
Allergic to your S.O.'s pet? Here are 3 tips to keep you from sneezing out the romantic flame
Allergy attacks don't quite set the mood for romance, and if your body is exhibiting such…
By Rachel Lapidos
Having these 5 personality traits makes you "fun," studies show
October 04, 2018
Having these 5 personality traits makes you "fun," studies show
If you—like me—live in perpetual fear of being the boring person no one wants to get caught…
By Kells McPhillips
10 awesome health benefits of hugging that'll make you want to squeeze someone like right.now.
October 04, 2018
10 awesome health benefits of hugging that'll make you want to squeeze someone like right.now.
To steal a line from Britney Spears, there are two types of people in the…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Everything To Know About Cuffing Season—Including What It Actually Is
October 03, 2018
Everything To Know About Cuffing Season—Including What It Actually Is
Every year as the season changes, coats and heavy-quilts get lugged out from storage, and…
By Jessica Estrada
Taking my husband's last name was a wild bureaucratic marathon that I wish I never ran
October 03, 2018
Taking my husband's last name was a wild bureaucratic marathon that I wish I never ran
Let me get this out of the way up front: I adore my husband. We’ve…
By Renata Sellitti
3 scientific reasons a lifelong partner-in-crime helps you survive and thrive longer
October 02, 2018
3 scientific reasons a lifelong partner-in-crime helps you survive and thrive longer
There are plenty of perks to having a lifelong partner-in-crime. They're your go-to cuddle buddy…
By Tehrene Firman
Apparently everyone wants to be more extroverted, so here's how to put yourself "out there"
October 02, 2018
Apparently everyone wants to be more extroverted, so here's how to put yourself "out there"
Now that we're living in peak hygge and JOMO culture, self-identifying as an introvert comes…
By Kells McPhillips
Dating in your 30s just feels different—here's how to find what you're looking for
September 29, 2018
Dating in your 30s just feels different—here's how to find what you're looking for
Dating in your 20s is totally different than dating in your 30s. When you’re a…
By Jessica Estrada
The one thing you should do every morning for a healthier sex life
September 28, 2018
The one thing you should do every morning for a healthier sex life
Even if you don't have time to fit in an a.m. orgasm between your first…
By Lila Darville
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