Sex Advice
What the heck are Kegels, and are they ever truly useful?
July 17, 2019
What the heck are Kegels, and are they ever truly useful?
As far as incognito exercises go, nothing flies under the radar quite like Kegels. At…
By Kells McPhillips
I want a sex drive like Samantha Jones when I'm older—but is that even possible IRL?
July 15, 2019
I want a sex drive like Samantha Jones when I'm older—but is that even possible IRL?
Bummer alert: A recent study published in the journal Menopause, which dug deep into libido…
By Erin Bunch
What does female desire look like? The author of 'Three Women' spent 8 years finding out
July 08, 2019
What does female desire look like? The author of 'Three Women' spent 8 years finding out
The story of female sexuality is often told in sweeping generalizations. Orgasms? They're complicated. Desire?…
By Kells McPhillips
Here's how to make eye contact less awk—because being bad at it doesn't make you 'bad at love'
July 04, 2019
Here's how to make eye contact less awk—because being bad at it doesn't make you 'bad at love'
When I was a pre-teen and the Disney Channel was my Bible, I allowed High…
By Kells McPhillips
Women's reproductive health isn't up for debate—but we still need candidates to discuss it
June 28, 2019
Women's reproductive health isn't up for debate—but we still need candidates to discuss it
If you blinked during Thursday night's Democratic presidential debate, you might have missed discussion on…
By Kells McPhillips
Is it okay, psychologically and otherwise, to have sex in the same room as your pet?
June 28, 2019
Is it okay, psychologically and otherwise, to have sex in the same room as your pet?
Though it would be just swell to own an adorable corgi named Waffles, there are…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why calling this drug 'Viagra for women' minimizes the complexity of female sexuality
June 25, 2019
Why calling this drug 'Viagra for women' minimizes the complexity of female sexuality
In June, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Vyleesi, a drug designed to…
By Kells McPhillips
My kid just walked in on me having sex, and I can't avoid them forever, so…help?
June 21, 2019
My kid just walked in on me having sex, and I can't avoid them forever, so…help?
It's been a minute, yet I’m still secondhand mortified by how Kelly Ripa and Mark…
By Mary Grace Garis
Are you guilty of 'emotional masturbation'?
June 17, 2019
Are you guilty of 'emotional masturbation'?
Warning: Embarrassing content ahead. Before striking out on any first date, I always (without fail)…
By Kells McPhillips
How You View (and Like To Have) Sex, Based on Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type
June 17, 2019
How You View (and Like To Have) Sex, Based on Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type
Sex preferences and sexual appetites and needs fall along a spectrum, and no one is…
By Jenna Birch
Here’s What Happened When I Tried “Vabbing” and Wore My Vaginal Secretions As Perfume for a Week
June 16, 2019
Here’s What Happened When I Tried “Vabbing” and Wore My Vaginal Secretions As Perfume for a Week
I first learned about vabbing from an episode of the Secret Keepers Club podcast, hosted…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How to have phone sex confidently and leave awkwardness on hold forever
June 15, 2019
How to have phone sex confidently and leave awkwardness on hold forever
Upon first thought, phone sex may seem like a relic of the past thanks to…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Um, can we talk about how people are wearing AirPods during sex?
June 13, 2019
Um, can we talk about how people are wearing AirPods during sex?
I always love when tech finds a fun, fresh way to ruin romance, so today…
By Mary Grace Garis
Sorry, Mom, but 3 relationship pros don't share your opinions about sex on a first date
June 13, 2019
Sorry, Mom, but 3 relationship pros don't share your opinions about sex on a first date
Thanks in large part to pop culture, and in even larger part to certain female…
By Zoe Weiner
Is your sex life feeling blah? Here are the words to get you unstuck
June 13, 2019
Is your sex life feeling blah? Here are the words to get you unstuck
What happens when you want to have sex…but just aren't that excited about the possibilities…
By Lila Darville
Sex experts share once and for all whether a sexless relationship can be healthy
June 10, 2019
Sex experts share once and for all whether a sexless relationship can be healthy
Even if you actually are asking for a friend, some part of you is surely…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How To Harness Sexual Energy To Manifest the Passion-Filled Life of Your Dreams
June 10, 2019
How To Harness Sexual Energy To Manifest the Passion-Filled Life of Your Dreams
We all know that an amazing romp in the sheets can give you life—sometimes even…
By Mary Grace Garis
Porn vs. reality: Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about squirting
June 08, 2019
Porn vs. reality: Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about squirting
It seems like many people are just about as confused about squirting as they are…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How an Abortion Transportation Service Makes Choice Possible for Hundreds of Women
June 04, 2019
How an Abortion Transportation Service Makes Choice Possible for Hundreds of Women
The concept of reproductive freedom is under attack. At the same time, organizations large and…
By Kells McPhillips
June love horoscope: Get ready for a summer that's steamy in more ways than one
June 01, 2019
June love horoscope: Get ready for a summer that's steamy in more ways than one
At long last, it's officially June, which means summer may be occupying some amount of…
By Stefanie Iris Weiss
So Many Women Just Are Not in the Mood for Sex—Here Are 5 Reasons Why
May 31, 2019
So Many Women Just Are Not in the Mood for Sex—Here Are 5 Reasons Why
My sexual-education program in high school was of the abstinence-only variety, which means I saw…
By Allie Flinn
Guilt sex is when doing it feels like a total (consensual) chore, minus the allowance
May 30, 2019
Guilt sex is when doing it feels like a total (consensual) chore, minus the allowance
The other day, when my friend and I were talking about orgasms while cleaning up…
By Mary Grace Garis
What it's like to be an asexual person in a romantic relationship
May 30, 2019
What it's like to be an asexual person in a romantic relationship
A growing interest toward striking a tone of sexual inclusivity has been great for starting…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How to have safe sex (and a fulfilling sex life) when you have an STI
May 29, 2019
How to have safe sex (and a fulfilling sex life) when you have an STI
When it comes to Things You Never Want to Hear Your Doctor Say, “Your STI…
By Margarita Bertsos
How to distinguish a totally normal dry spell from a health-compromising one
May 28, 2019
How to distinguish a totally normal dry spell from a health-compromising one
I currently find myself in place I've certainly been before: in the midst of a…
By Gabrielle Kassel
10 real women share their uncensored thoughts about watching pornography
May 28, 2019
10 real women share their uncensored thoughts about watching pornography
In 1964, United States Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart famously said that when it came…
By Aly Semigran
Hey, Goldilocks: Is there such a thing as too much sex?
May 27, 2019
Hey, Goldilocks: Is there such a thing as too much sex?
Based on many a brunch conversation I've had, it seems many people crave a Goldilocks-esque…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Anti-abortion legislation is about all of us—here's how you can fight it
May 15, 2019
Anti-abortion legislation is about all of us—here's how you can fight it
Less than 24 hours after Alabama lawmakers voted to ban almost all abortions, Planned Parenthood's…
By Kells McPhillips
STI Testing Recommendations Don't Even Exist for Straight Men—Why?
May 09, 2019
STI Testing Recommendations Don't Even Exist for Straight Men—Why?
For as long as I can remember, getting tested once a year for sexually transmitted…
By Erin Magner
On a Scale of 1 To “Get a Hazmat Suit,” How Gross Is It To Share Sex Toys With Multiple Partners?
May 06, 2019
On a Scale of 1 To “Get a Hazmat Suit,” How Gross Is It To Share Sex Toys With Multiple Partners?
If you looked under my bed, you wouldn't find monsters and boogeymen. Rather, you’d find…
By Gabrielle Kassel
New study shows that sexual identity continues to evolve well into adulthood
May 03, 2019
New study shows that sexual identity continues to evolve well into adulthood
As a new generation calls back to the sexual revolution with fresh attitudes about sex…
By Kells McPhillips
"Risk of HIV transmission is zero with antiretroviral therapy," says AIDS researcher
May 03, 2019
"Risk of HIV transmission is zero with antiretroviral therapy," says AIDS researcher
Today is a landmark moment for people affected by HIV—and everyone in the world. CNN…
By Kells McPhillips
Toto, we're not in middle school anymore—so everyone should stop kissing like confused tweens
May 01, 2019
Toto, we're not in middle school anymore—so everyone should stop kissing like confused tweens
I'm really big on Pen15, a masterpiece series that'll resonate in some way with anyone…
By Mary Grace Garis
Talking about sex is SO much easier with this step-by-step guide
May 01, 2019
Talking about sex is SO much easier with this step-by-step guide
Why can it be so difficult to talk about sex? Well, for starters, it's because…
By Lila Darville
To all those common sex hang-ups—sight, smell, and sound—sexperts have a message: Let it go
April 29, 2019
To all those common sex hang-ups—sight, smell, and sound—sexperts have a message: Let it go
For a good part of my twenties, I would wear a body-slimming tank during sex.…
By Aly Semigran
Asking for a Friend: Is Anilingus Safe…and, Like, Sanitary?
April 28, 2019
Asking for a Friend: Is Anilingus Safe…and, Like, Sanitary?
Salad tossing. Rimming. Ass eating. Kissing the (chocolate) starfish. Almond joying. Booty jobbing. Motorbutting. The…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Take a note from smoothies, and start blending your orgasms—stat
April 23, 2019
Take a note from smoothies, and start blending your orgasms—stat
We can all agree that orgasms are pretty great. I'd even venture to say they're…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Here’s why you queef during sex (and yoga)
April 22, 2019
Here’s why you queef during sex (and yoga)
If I asked the members of my yogi group text message to spill their most…
By Kells McPhillips
The busy-as-hell couple that schedules sex together, stays together, says one pro
April 18, 2019
The busy-as-hell couple that schedules sex together, stays together, says one pro
Scheduling sex is some truly divisive territory. At best, it reads as a power move…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why the Dramatic Rise in Sexually Transmitted Infections Is a Major Wake-Up Call
April 17, 2019
Why the Dramatic Rise in Sexually Transmitted Infections Is a Major Wake-Up Call
When was the last time you got tested for sexually transmitted infections? Ask any group…
By Erin Magner
OK, TMI: Can You... Get Stretched Out From Butt Play?
April 16, 2019
OK, TMI: Can You... Get Stretched Out From Butt Play?
Anal sex and butt play are like pineapple skin care: If you're not trying it…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Ever wanted to feel like a contortionist in bed? Get a sex pillow, stat
April 05, 2019
Ever wanted to feel like a contortionist in bed? Get a sex pillow, stat
I haven’t pulled a muscle during sex, but it feels about as inevitable as a…
By Gabrielle Kassel
I masturbated my way to better skin, because the orgasm glow is real
April 02, 2019
I masturbated my way to better skin, because the orgasm glow is real
I'm willing to do pretty much anything for the sake of better skin. I've given…
By Zoe Weiner
Your No-Nonsense Guide to Pegging, From Sexperts Who Know the Ins and Outs
March 25, 2019
Your No-Nonsense Guide to Pegging, From Sexperts Who Know the Ins and Outs
Since sex-ed left a ton of us high and dry (like, very dry) when it…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How I use my body piercings as a litmus test for finding the right partner
March 23, 2019
How I use my body piercings as a litmus test for finding the right partner
Everyone has dating wants and dating won’ts. (For instance, I want a kind, wellness-minded person…
By Gabrielle Kassel
For the love of sex, please never ask for details about how my partner and I get it on
March 21, 2019
For the love of sex, please never ask for details about how my partner and I get it on
I recently identified my top party foul, and it's a doozy: While chatting with an…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How this sexuality doula found her calling
March 18, 2019
How this sexuality doula found her calling
Well+Good is pleased to present Wellness in Color, a new series highlighting prominent wellness practitioners of…
By Latham Thomas
Bethany C. Meyers’ take on power dynamics for sex is the most empowering thing you’ll read all day
March 07, 2019
Bethany C. Meyers’ take on power dynamics for sex is the most empowering thing you’ll read all day
"I want to be on top!" Whether or not you've uttered that string of words…
By Kells McPhillips
I went to a sexting coach, and now I feel like an erotica author whenever inspiration strikes
March 04, 2019
I went to a sexting coach, and now I feel like an erotica author whenever inspiration strikes
If there's anything better than enjoying pristinely white sneakers, a perfectly ripe avocado, or pajamas that…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Why Sunday is the best day to have sex—and other things I learned about peace in the bedroom
March 01, 2019
Why Sunday is the best day to have sex—and other things I learned about peace in the bedroom
One of the most popular topics discussed at Well+Good HQ is sleep. Sometimes we’re drooling…
By Erin Hanafy
OK, TMI...What happens when you take the morning after pill?
February 27, 2019
OK, TMI...What happens when you take the morning after pill?
IMO, nothing kills a hookup mood quite like a birth control mishap. Seriously, I'll take an…
By Erin Magner
Jameela Jamil brilliantly explains why you're having bad sex
February 09, 2019
Jameela Jamil brilliantly explains why you're having bad sex
Jameela Jamil is continuing her streak of saying amazing things—and not just the words that…
By Erin Hanafy
Nope, you’re still not too old to get the HPV vaccine
February 04, 2019
Nope, you’re still not too old to get the HPV vaccine
On World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) wants to make one thing very…
By Kells McPhillips
I just want a doctor who can explain safe queer sex. Is that too much to ask?!
January 25, 2019
I just want a doctor who can explain safe queer sex. Is that too much to ask?!
My 2010 web history is the only thing more personal than my list of visible-to-sender-and-recipient-only…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Netflix's "Sex Education" gets down with all the stuff you didn't learn in high school
January 23, 2019
Netflix's "Sex Education" gets down with all the stuff you didn't learn in high school
Allow me to set the stage for the one and only childhood memory I have…
By Kells McPhillips
Measure sex by quality, not quantity, to reap all the pleasurable rewards
January 15, 2019
Measure sex by quality, not quantity, to reap all the pleasurable rewards
For so long, the health and supposed normalcy of a person's sex life has been…
By Kells McPhillips
This year's best relationship advice will keep your love life happy into 2019 and beyond
December 31, 2018
This year's best relationship advice will keep your love life happy into 2019 and beyond
No matter your relationship status, romantic goals, or feelings about dating in general, fact remains…
By Alexis Berger
Hey, great news: It turns out yeast infections can be contagious
December 24, 2018
Hey, great news: It turns out yeast infections can be contagious
Pop quiz: What do amoxicillin, rosé, and wet bathing suits have in common? If you're…
By Erin Magner
Being a perfectionist might make you less assertive during sex
December 21, 2018
Being a perfectionist might make you less assertive during sex
In an alternate universe where all sexual fantasies come true, "perfect" sex (you know, the kind you…
By Kells McPhillips
How to deal with HPV when you're in a long-term relationship
December 20, 2018
How to deal with HPV when you're in a long-term relationship
Many years ago, I was diagnosed with human papillomavirus, aka HPV. I'm not embarrassed to…
By Erin Magner
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
Pantone is predicting a sexy (and creative) 2019 with its color of the year
December 06, 2018
Pantone is predicting a sexy (and creative) 2019 with its color of the year
Every time the Pantone Color Institute announces its color of the year, it starts popping…
By Tehrene Firman
Why the death of Tumblr porn is especially bad for women
December 06, 2018
Why the death of Tumblr porn is especially bad for women
Tumblr has announced that, starting December 17, it will ban all adult content, which it defines…
By Maria Del Russo
This storytelling erotica app takes the grunt work out of getting turned on
December 05, 2018
This storytelling erotica app takes the grunt work out of getting turned on
You know the extra-steamy scenes from your romance novels that you anticipate from page 10, when…
By Kells McPhillips
The jury’s out on whether or not exercise can help rev up your sex life
December 03, 2018
The jury’s out on whether or not exercise can help rev up your sex life
Picture this: A wellness freelance writer (who sometimes writes about sex) goes on a date…
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
10 Common Causes of Pain After Sex—And What To Do About It, According to Sexual-Medicine Specialists
November 11, 2018
10 Common Causes of Pain After Sex—And What To Do About It, According to Sexual-Medicine Specialists
Despite the fact that sex is synonymous with pleasure, pain during sex is unfortunately all…
By Jessica Estrada
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
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
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
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
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
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