Relationship Tips
Survey says: Sex gets better after kids
September 26, 2018
Survey says: Sex gets better after kids
Along with the innumerable lifestyle changes that come with adding a newborn to your family,…
By Kells McPhillips
For the Love of Poop, Stop Holding It Around Your S.O.—Your Gut Will Thank You
September 26, 2018
For the Love of Poop, Stop Holding It Around Your S.O.—Your Gut Will Thank You
Picture this: You're in the early stages of a new relationship, and after hours of…
By Rachel Lapidos
Women worry a lot about peeing during sex—but how often does that even happen?
September 25, 2018
Women worry a lot about peeing during sex—but how often does that even happen?
Let's just be honest for a sec: Sex isn't like it is in the movies.…
By Tehrene Firman
3 pieces of modern relationship wisdom from rock star psychotherapist Esther Perel
September 25, 2018
3 pieces of modern relationship wisdom from rock star psychotherapist Esther Perel
Psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel is on a mission to change the way we look…
By Tehrene Firman
Imma let you finish because there's a solid (psychology-backed) reason to stop interrupting people
September 24, 2018
Imma let you finish because there's a solid (psychology-backed) reason to stop interrupting people
In the most notorious case of #rude interruptions in MTV Video Music Awards history (seriously,…
By Kells McPhillips
Another life lesson to learn from the Hadza people: Sharing is contagious
September 21, 2018
Another life lesson to learn from the Hadza people: Sharing is contagious
Modern civilizations have learned a lot from the ancient Hadza people of Tanzania. The group…
By Tehrene Firman
Can getting *under* one person really help you get over someone else?
September 20, 2018
Can getting *under* one person really help you get over someone else?
"You know what they say..." I can hear the wink in her voice through the phone…
By Gabrielle Kassel
5 expert-backed tips on how to deal with disappointment
September 20, 2018
5 expert-backed tips on how to deal with disappointment
Whether you don't get the salary bump you were angling to snag, fall just short of acing…
By Kells McPhillips
Sex is different after kids—and that’s a good thing
September 20, 2018
Sex is different after kids—and that’s a good thing
Sex is different after kids—it just is. Maybe you're more pressed for time, maybe your…
By Lila Darville
Sex experts answer *all* your burning questions about getting it on
September 19, 2018
Sex experts answer *all* your burning questions about getting it on
When it comes to the down and dirty facts about sex, let's face it: It's…
By Kells McPhillips
3 questions to never ask on a first date—and 4 to lead with instead
September 19, 2018
3 questions to never ask on a first date—and 4 to lead with instead
When a first date feels more like an interrogation than the adorable banter portion of…
By Elana Lyn Gross
The one trait every woman should look for in a partner
September 15, 2018
The one trait every woman should look for in a partner
In the world of dating, we tend to look for partners with brains, kindness, and…
By Rachel Lapidos
I donated everything that reminded me of my ex to charity
September 14, 2018
I donated everything that reminded me of my ex to charity
One of the best things about breaking up with my emotionally abusive ex (you know,…
By Aly Semigran
5 things you need to stop feeling bad about in bed (like, right now)
September 13, 2018
5 things you need to stop feeling bad about in bed (like, right now)
Nothing douses the spark in the bedroom quite like getting sucked into your own thoughts: How…
By Gwendolyn Purdom
If even Oprah can't handle airplane small talk, should we all just give up and become introverts?
September 10, 2018
If even Oprah can't handle airplane small talk, should we all just give up and become introverts?
Everyone has their self-care priorities when traveling. For some, it's getting a window seat for…
By Tehrene Firman
5 tips for dating an introvert, according to a psychologist who is one
September 10, 2018
5 tips for dating an introvert, according to a psychologist who is one
Opposites attract, or at least they do for psychologist, author of Introvert Power, and self-proclaimed introvert Laurie…
By Erin Bunch
25 ways to rev up your sex life—in the name of health and happiness, of course
September 09, 2018
25 ways to rev up your sex life—in the name of health and happiness, of course
These days, science-backed ways to hack your happiness are about as numerous as varieties of…
By Kells McPhillips
3 tips to avoid dating a narcissist
September 08, 2018
3 tips to avoid dating a narcissist
My dating history has what I'd call a Goldilocks problem: Some relationships were too casual; some…
By Sara Radin
Chrissy Teigen's come up with a brilliant solution to the post-baby lull in her sex life
September 07, 2018
Chrissy Teigen's come up with a brilliant solution to the post-baby lull in her sex life
If you and your partner are having a little trouble in the bedroom post-baby, there's…
By Tehrene Firman
The most common source of stress in relationships isn't what you think
September 07, 2018
The most common source of stress in relationships isn't what you think
Healthy romantic relationships can be challenging to maintain. But, hey, if Michelle and Barack can…
By Erin Bunch
Orbiting might be the newest dating trend to plague your relationship-seeking universe
September 06, 2018
Orbiting might be the newest dating trend to plague your relationship-seeking universe
Just when you thought ghosting was the worst possible relationship-plaguing dating trend, in swoops "orbiting."…
By Tehrene Firman
How to deal if your date tries to "rebate" you
September 06, 2018
How to deal if your date tries to "rebate" you
If you're dating in 2018, apologies in advance—it's been a rough year on the love…
By Tehrene Firman
What does your Myers-Briggs personality type mean for your love language?
September 05, 2018
What does your Myers-Briggs personality type mean for your love language?
There's a reason The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman skyrocketed to the top of…
By Jenna Birch
The 5 most common relationship problems, according to therapists
September 04, 2018
The 5 most common relationship problems, according to therapists
Show me a couple that never squabbles over unwashed dishes, lets frustration fester, or goes…
By Sara Radin
Can't stop obsessing over your ex? There's a meditation for that
September 02, 2018
Can't stop obsessing over your ex? There's a meditation for that
Desperate to find some calm in the chaos (which planet is in retrograde now?), you’ve…
By Katie Kane
I fell in love at Burning Man—and one year later, we said "I do"
September 02, 2018
I fell in love at Burning Man—and one year later, we said "I do"
On Monday, August 28, 2017, I called my Grandma from a hotel room at the…
By Jessica Assaf
12 sex and relationship podcasts that'll make you laugh, cry, and blush
September 02, 2018
12 sex and relationship podcasts that'll make you laugh, cry, and blush
If you're feeling like your commute has been bogged down by bad news as of…
By Erin Bunch
3 texting traits that reflect a healthy relationship
August 31, 2018
3 texting traits that reflect a healthy relationship
They say a watched pot never boils, but that idiom should really be updated for…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Yes, yes, yes! An active sex life is the key to making your skin glow
August 30, 2018
Yes, yes, yes! An active sex life is the key to making your skin glow
I've always wondered how orgasms affect your skin. I mean, everyone knows that sex rivals…
By Rachel Lapidos
Nicole Kidman's secret to marital success is avoiding a habit you def do every. single. day.
August 30, 2018
Nicole Kidman's secret to marital success is avoiding a habit you def do every. single. day.
Despite tragic celebrity breakups happening on the reg (RIP Brangelina...yes, still), some famous love stories…
By Rachel Lapidos
Breast orgasms are legit—here's how to have one tonight
August 30, 2018
Breast orgasms are legit—here's how to have one tonight
When most of us learned the rules of the hookup game, we were taught that…
By Erin Magner
Never, ever, ever get back together with an ex—for the sake of your mental health
August 29, 2018
Never, ever, ever get back together with an ex—for the sake of your mental health
Even when a relationship ends on the best of terms, breakups are never fun. And…
By Emily Laurence
How to biohack your orgasm (yes, it's a thing!)
August 29, 2018
How to biohack your orgasm (yes, it's a thing!)
Do you rush to reach orgasm as fast as you can? Slow down, jaguar—there's some…
By Alisa Vitti
To get over my ex, I read over 50 romance novels
August 28, 2018
To get over my ex, I read over 50 romance novels
Trying to describe heartbreak without relying on hyperbole is like trying to run a marathon…
By Gabrielle Kassel
5 easy tantra techniques for a serious sexual energy boost
August 27, 2018
5 easy tantra techniques for a serious sexual energy boost
The word "tantra" can conjure some strange associations. When I first heard the word from…
By Stefanie Iris Weiss
What You Need To Know About Masturbation in Relationships, According to Sexperts
August 27, 2018
What You Need To Know About Masturbation in Relationships, According to Sexperts
Even if you’re in a relationship with someone who really lights your fire sexually, sometimes…
By Danielle Page
Where to start when you're looking for a social anxiety therapist in NYC
August 24, 2018
Where to start when you're looking for a social anxiety therapist in NYC
There are times when self-medicating is the appropriate, if not reasonable decision—like when you're dealing…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Your new boo wants to read your "ex" files—like, right now
August 24, 2018
Your new boo wants to read your "ex" files—like, right now
On the scale of the least to most awkward exploratory convos you can have with…
By Kells McPhillips
Shocker: The most sought-after trait in a date *isn't* good looks
August 23, 2018
Shocker: The most sought-after trait in a date *isn't* good looks
Everyone has a wish list of the traits they want their future partner to have.…
By Emily Laurence
We know the very best time to have sex...
August 21, 2018
We know the very best time to have sex...
You climb into bed, shimmy up next to your S.O., and pucker up—only to find…
By Anna Breslaw
6 traits you should *actually* look for in a partner, according to matchmakers
August 21, 2018
6 traits you should *actually* look for in a partner, according to matchmakers
Does your swiping criteria change as often as your fave pair of leggings? Last month,…
By Erin Bunch
The Unspoken Ways To Tell if Someone's Flirting With You (or Not)
August 20, 2018
The Unspoken Ways To Tell if Someone's Flirting With You (or Not)
When you're on a first date or talking to someone you may or may not…
By Rachel Lapidos
9 bedroom decor tips to better your relationship, according to a feng shui expert
August 19, 2018
9 bedroom decor tips to better your relationship, according to a feng shui expert
When you're cohabiting with an S.O., lots important stuff goes down in the bedroom: snuggling,…
By Zoe Weiner
8 dating hacks from real women on the front lines of singledom
August 18, 2018
8 dating hacks from real women on the front lines of singledom
If you’re single and dating, here’s a heads up: After combing through two decades of…
By Anna Breslaw
6 doc-approved tips to keep calm during fights with your S.O.—for the sake of your gut health
August 16, 2018
6 doc-approved tips to keep calm during fights with your S.O.—for the sake of your gut health
Ever feel like your significant other is a real pain in the butt? Well, according…
By Tehrene Firman
I tried 3 different psycho-spiritual personality tests—here's what I learned
August 16, 2018
I tried 3 different psycho-spiritual personality tests—here's what I learned
After 25 years on the planet, I thought I knew myself pretty well. But when…
By Alison Belilty
There's a life-lengthening reason *not* to talk to your parents like they're children
August 15, 2018
There's a life-lengthening reason *not* to talk to your parents like they're children
After the zillionth time your not-so-tech-savvy mom asks you how to text emojis and post…
By Tehrene Firman
Why Karamo Brown thinks *this* old-school crush advice deserves a failing grade
August 13, 2018
Why Karamo Brown thinks *this* old-school crush advice deserves a failing grade
In the opening scene of the iconic rom-com He's Just Not That Into You, Ginnifer Goodwin's…
By Kells McPhillips
Hilaria Baldwin says this lower abs move improves sex, bladder control, and *more*
August 13, 2018
Hilaria Baldwin says this lower abs move improves sex, bladder control, and *more*
Having a strong core—with visible abs or not—is basically the cornerstone for being a boss…
By Kells McPhillips
These are the red flags to look out for on dating profiles, according to a therapist
August 12, 2018
These are the red flags to look out for on dating profiles, according to a therapist
If you’re single—or have been in the last, oh, decade—you’ve swiped through it all: bathroom…
By Elana Lyn Gross
The one diet change that could boost your sex life and fertility
August 12, 2018
The one diet change that could boost your sex life and fertility
If your sex life is feeling a bit stale, something as simple as changing what…
By Tehrene Firman
Calling all singles: This is the best city to start a new healthy relationship
August 12, 2018
Calling all singles: This is the best city to start a new healthy relationship
The struggle of landing a loving, healthy relationship is real, but maybe it's just because…
By Tehrene Firman
11 questions you’re too embarrassed to ask your OB/GYN, answered
August 11, 2018
11 questions you’re too embarrassed to ask your OB/GYN, answered
Whether you're getting an annual exam or a "what the heck is going on down…
By Aly Semigran
Women with this surprising quality have more orgasms, a new study says
August 11, 2018
Women with this surprising quality have more orgasms, a new study says
When it comes to having the *most* fun between the sheets, the sense of touch…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
When is it time to end a relationship? These 6 signs might be a tell all.
August 11, 2018
When is it time to end a relationship? These 6 signs might be a tell all.
There’s a reason Adele, Taylor Swift, Gwen Stefani, Selena Gomez, [insert mega pop star of…
By Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
6 Reasons Why Sex Is Important in a Relationship
August 08, 2018
6 Reasons Why Sex Is Important in a Relationship
I want to start by saying that sex doesn't need to be a part of…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Good news, introverts: Even fake laughs earn you social bonus points
August 08, 2018
Good news, introverts: Even fake laughs earn you social bonus points
For some introverts, social settings can present endless uncomfortable interactions, including seemingly minor decisions, like which…
By Kells McPhillips
Zika update: Here's where you should currently avoid traveling
August 08, 2018
Zika update: Here's where you should currently avoid traveling
More than two years ago, a Zika outbreak in the United States reaffirmed the importance of…
By Kells McPhillips
Bachelor Nation's inquiring minds need to know: Is it a good idea to date someone with a questionable past?
August 07, 2018
Bachelor Nation's inquiring minds need to know: Is it a good idea to date someone with a questionable past?
Last night's finale of The Bachelorette was apparently the "most emotional show" Chris Harrison has…
By Alexis Berger
Barack Obama knew Michelle was "the one" because of these 3 things
August 04, 2018
Barack Obama knew Michelle was "the one" because of these 3 things
Since 2008, the Barack and Michelle Obama have set national (and international) power-couple #goals by, well,…
By Kells McPhillips
5 signs it's definitely time to DTR, according to experts
August 03, 2018
5 signs it's definitely time to DTR, according to experts
Raise your hand if this is you (or has been you at some point): You…
By Elana Lyn Gross
Are you creating *true* intimacy in your relationship—or faking it?
August 01, 2018
Are you creating *true* intimacy in your relationship—or faking it?
True story: I once met a boy on a dating app. We fell for each…
By Erin Bunch
Here's how to attract the type of person you *actually* want to date
July 31, 2018
Here's how to attract the type of person you *actually* want to date
You want a stable relationship headed towards a picket-fence future, and yet you exclusively date…
By Erin Bunch
Should you get back together with your ex? Ask these 4 questions first
July 30, 2018
Should you get back together with your ex? Ask these 4 questions first
So you've been out of a relationship for a while. But even though you're committed…
By Rachel Lapidos
Now Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra? Speedy engagements are *definitely* the new summer fling
July 27, 2018
Now Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra? Speedy engagements are *definitely* the new summer fling
This summer, a slew of people are getting bit by an infectious bug. No, not…
By Alexis Berger
The rules of relationships are changing *fast*—here's what Esther Perel says you can do about it
July 26, 2018
The rules of relationships are changing *fast*—here's what Esther Perel says you can do about it
At one point during my conversation with psychotherapist and relationship guru Esther Perel, she pauses…
By Erin Bunch
The one thing that couples who have better sex do
July 26, 2018
The one thing that couples who have better sex do
Familiarity breeds contempt—or so goes the old expression. But according to a new study published in the…
By Rachel Lapidos
Facebook's new feature lets you work out with your long-distance BFF
July 25, 2018
Facebook's new feature lets you work out with your long-distance BFF
Despite Mark Zuckeberg's rocky credibility, Facebook itself continues to roll out features that help you…
By Kells McPhillips
J.Lo and A-Rod's cute push-up game will give you "This Is Us" feels
July 24, 2018
J.Lo and A-Rod's cute push-up game will give you "This Is Us" feels
The couple that works out together stays together, and Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are (very fit…
By Tehrene Firman
10 common myths about sexually transmitted infections, busted
July 23, 2018
10 common myths about sexually transmitted infections, busted
If only sex was all good-for-you-hormones, tantric connections, babies (when you’re ready for them), and…
By Gabrielle Kassel
5 Science-Backed Tips for Being Single and Happy—Even if You *Really* Want a Partner
July 21, 2018
5 Science-Backed Tips for Being Single and Happy—Even if You *Really* Want a Partner
Staring at your phone wondering if you're being ghosted (again) can be draining, even for…
By Emily Laurence
Mentioning guacamole in your dating profile might increase your love luck
July 21, 2018
Mentioning guacamole in your dating profile might increase your love luck
There’s a new, simple way to take finding love into your own hands (beyond memorizing…
By Tehrene Firman
1 … 17 18 19 20 21 … 24