Love
How to Have Safe Sex With Genital Herpes
There’s a ton of misinformation around this super-common STI—but a diagnosis doesn’t spell doom for your hookups.
By Mark Hay
Love
Are You Dealing With a Narcissist or Just an Asshole?
There’s a difference between insensitive behavior and straight up manipulation.
By Samantha Vincenty
How to Navigate Dating When You’re Immunocompromised
Anyone who shames you for protecting your health isn’t worth your time.
By Korin Miller
That’s a no for me dawg
Everyone Has Relationship Deal-Breakers. Here’s How to Identify Yours
Plus the best, non-awkward ways to bring them up.
By Jenna Ryu and Kasandra Brabaw
Watch it, pal
8 Friendship Red Flags You Really Shouldn’t Ignore
Beware of a “bestie” who keeps one-upping you.
By Jenna Ryu
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10 Best Sex Pillows to Help You Hit All the Right Angles
Elevate your orgasms.10 slidesBy Malia Griggs
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- Holesome fun
How to Have Hot Butt Sex—Without Actually Putting Anything in Your Butt
You don’t have to go all the way inside to reap the huge pleasures of ass play.By Ro White
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10 Strap-Ons That Are Great From Top to Bottom
Whether you’re a beginner or penetration pro, these picks will help harness your sexual potential.10 slidesBy Malia Griggs and Sara Coughlin
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9 Great Dildos for Solo and Partner Play
Whether you want a sparkly little starter toy or a big, ballsy one for butt play.9 slidesBy Malia Griggs
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The Best Vibrators to Show Your Clit Some Love
These suction, finger, and wand vibes are ready to show you a good time.17 slidesBy Suzannah Weiss and Malia Griggs
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14 Wand Vibrators That’ll Supercharge Your Orgasms
Featuring all the right kinds of pressure.14 slidesBy Malia Griggs, Kasandra Brabaw, and Sarah Madaus
- The wetter, the better
If You Squirt During Sex—Or Want to Try!—This Blanket Is a Godsend
Bonus: It’ll save your sheets from cum and lube.By Malia Griggs
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Just Some Fun Sex Toys You and Your Partner Will Love
Come one, come all.41 slidesBy Gabrielle Kassel, Kate Sloan, and Sarah Madaus
Life
How to Grieve and Eventually Move On After a Friend Dumps You
Confusion, anger, and sadness are totally normal when you’ve lost your person.
By Jenna Ryu
Kelly Clarkson Said She ‘Wouldn’t Have Made It’ Through Her Divorce Without Antidepressants
“I looked at my therapist and I just couldn’t stop sobbing,” she recalled.
By Kayla Blanton
Love
Kelly Clarkson Says Her Divorce Felt ‘Freeing’ Despite Being ‘Incredibly Sad’
“I never experienced grief like that,” the singer revealed in an Apple Music interview.
By Kayla Blanton
Kelly Clarkson’s 3 Romantic Red Flags Are Relatable as Hell
“No friends? That’s weird,” she said in a recent TikTok.
By Kayla Blanton
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Love
4 Signs of Toxic Jealousy You Should Never Ignore
There’s a difference between caring and controlling.
By Jenna Ryu
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Beauty
The Best Wedding Guest Dresses Under $100 on Amazon
No matter what dress code you’re working with, these inexpensive options look gorgeous.
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By Jenifer Calle
No we’re talkin’
18 Ways to Get Really, Really Good at Phone Sex
Don’t let a little awkwardness stop you—it can be so, so worth it.
By Sofia Barrett-Ibarria and Patia Braithwaite
Let’s get physical
Jane Fonda Shared Her Secret for Having Great Sex as You Get Older
Let’s just say those aerobics workouts are still paying off.
By Kayla Blanton
Moment of truth
Your Partner Lied to You. Here’s How to Trust Them Again.
Resist the urge to keep checking their texts.
By Jenna Ryu
Real talk
How to Vent to Your Friends Without Bringing Them Down
Gentle reminder that your BFF is not your therapist.
By Jenna Ryu
Pardon you
How to Actually Forgive Yourself
No matter what you did, you can move past it.
By Patia Braithwaite and Samantha Vincenty
How to Talk to Someone You’re Newly Dating About Your Bipolar I Diagnosis
Talking about your mental health can be hard, but there are real benefits to being open.
By Korin Miller
Historical fiction
How to Stop Romanticizing the Past So You Can Enjoy Your Life Right Now
Was the grass really so much greener back in the day?
By Jay Deitcher
Human resources
How to Feel Less Lonely at Work
It’s hard to spend most of your waking hours with people you don't click with.
By Gyan Yankovich
How to Turn Down a Friends' Trip If You Can't Afford It
A financial therapist offers her best (least-awkward) advice.
By Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW
So far, so good
How to Keep Your Long-Distance Relationship Healthy, Happy, and Hot
It does take work, but it can absolutely be worth it.
By Samantha Vincenty
Love
You Don’t Need ‘Liquid Courage’ to Have Good Sex
Take it from someone who’s sober and more satisfied than ever.
By Tawny Lara
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18 Hot and Horny Sex Games
Spice things up with kinky cards, dirty dice, and other thrilling activities.
18 slides
By Malia Griggs
Libido torpedos
What to Do If Your Antidepressants Are Killing Your Sex Drive
Low libido is a common side effect, but you don’t need to just put up with it.
By Korin Miller
Mother f*cker
The Exhausted Parent’s Guide to Having Great Sex More Often
Yes, you’re still hot. No, you can’t just expect it’ll happen spontaneously.
By Samantha Vincenty