Striptease 101: Seductive moves you can actually pull off
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By: health
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January 8, 2016
We admit it: Sometimes in the heat of the moment, the ripping off of clothes happens fast. (Like we’re in a race to get naked. Which probably explains why we also like do-me-now birth control that just works without having to stop to do anything.) But we know there’s also a seductive, tempting charm to […]
Do you wanna touch: Foot reflexology to get you in the mood
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By: health
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December 18, 2015
Foot reflexology is a type of massage therapy where pressure is applied to specific points on the feet. Each point corresponds to a part of the body—like your liver, eyes, gallbladder, or shoulders—and when those points are rubbed, you get therapeutic results ranging from relaxation to stimulation. In the bedroom, foot reflexology is great for […]
Does more sex make you happier?
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By: health
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December 9, 2015
Does more sex make couples happier? Or do happier couples have more sex? It’s a classic chicken and egg debate—and one that’s hard to study scientifically. But a group of researchers in Ontario fearlessly waded into heaps of data to consider this question . They looked over survey responses from 25,000 people in the General […]
18 ways to keep a relationship hot when you’re really effing busy
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By: health
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November 13, 2015
‘Tis the season to stress out and overcommit. With so many parties, deadlines, lunches, errands, coffee dates, special occasions, dinners with friends, appointments, classes, and commitments, how does anyone have the energy or hours to keep their relationship hot? Well, it’s not easy, but it is possible and it’s also kind of important. Relationships need […]
Did someone break your heart? How to trust again
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By: health
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October 23, 2015
Few of us get through life without a little heartbreak, but some of us get more than a little taste of it. Heartache can last for months or years and keep us shut down and wounded. It can wrap us in fear and make it impossible to have another relationship. It can even turn us […]
Bite me: Mexican-inspired aphrodisiac recipes
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By: health
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October 16, 2015
Good food is like good sex—if you take your time and pay attention to detail, it’s going to be extra delicious. So don’t be intimidated by the exotic and/or aphrodisiac ingredients or steps involved in these recipes. Just take your time, do your thing, and enjoy. Spiked Mexican Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon Whipped Cream The […]
Safe travels : Birth control when you’re abroad
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By: health
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October 13, 2015
Soon my boyfriend and I will be headed to Europe for a few blissful weeks of travel. Being a bit type-A, I’m already working my way through my pre-trip checklist (renew passport, buy European outlet convertors). I breathed a little sigh of relief when I got to “birth control.” My new IUD will be effective […]
Dating a bad kisser? Help is on the way
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By: health
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October 2, 2015
Everyone has their own personal kissing style. (Don’t worry. We’re sure yours is awesome.) Fortunately, most of the time when two people start making out they adapt to each other’s style pretty fast. But what about those times when you finally get to the first kiss and it’s awkward, annoying, or awful? What then? If […]
The perfect threesome: Pulling out + spermicide + Caya
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By: health
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September 22, 2015
By Heather. I’ve lost count of how many different forms of birth control I’ve attempted since I became sexually active. I’ve tried the ring (The Nuva one, not the wedding kind, har har har), pills of all stripes, copper coils, and condoms, oh my! Once upon a time, thanks to the lovely folks over at […]
Is this relationship right? How to tell if you’re working too hard
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By: health
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September 11, 2015
All relationships are work. Some don’t feel like it because they’re so natural and you’re so compatible, but you’re still working on things like intimacy, trust, and communication just by being together. Then there are the relationships that do feel like work, but you stick with it because you believe it could be so much […]