And, just as the infant must one day push against her mother to become herself, we, too, need to eventually create boundaries in our relationships, and make sure to preserve the edges of our individuality. Particularly at the beginning of a relationship, during the so-called “honeymoon phase,” pushing our lovers away is the last thing we want to do. We want to stay in what I call the “merge cycle” — and why wouldn’t we?...
And unfortunately, these annoying thoughts that stem from criticism from your boss, a fight you had with your spouse, or that jerk who cut you off on your commute home can grow bigger, louder, and more commanding the longer we sit in silence. Rest assured that becoming angry while meditating is quite a common experience. The only way to create space in the closet is to first become conscious of what you don’t need and what isn’t working for you....
The No. 1 reason people fall out of love is because they’re human. Yes. We are designed to fall out of love. And then, if the relationship is healthy and both people understand what real love is about, we fall back in love, deeper than before. And then we fall out of love and back in love. You get the picture. Falling in and out love is as cyclical as the tides of the ocean....
Natural materials like cotton, hemp, and bamboo normally absorb light perspiration on their own. But as soon as fabric softener is introduced, that absorption can be lost. When used on synthetic clothing containing elastane and nylon, fabric softener can leave a residue that dulls the item’s finish and attracts odor-causing bacteria. You’ll need:
But squirting is definitely real, and it may even be somewhat common. We dug into the research and spoke with Zhana Vrangalova, Ph.D., a professor of sexuality at New York University and sex researcher who has been extensively studying squirting, and Good Vibrations sexologist Carol Queen, Ph.D., to understand what squirt is exactly. A 2017 cross-sectional study found 69% of women between ages 18 and 39 had experienced ejaculation during orgasm....
“We’re trying to make zero-waste cool by bringing it to the fine dining level,” explains Carlos Henriques, who runs new Helsinki-based restaurant Nolla alongside Luka Balac and Albert Franch Sunyer. In New York City by invitation of the Finnish Cultural Institute, they are sharing how they’ve managed to eliminate most of their restaurant waste in a series of panels, talks, and tastings for the NYCxDESIGN festival. While adopting such strict standards may seem impossible, the three say that many of their suppliers were able to switch over to reusable packaging relatively easily—it just took a little insistence....
The following plant ingredients come recommended by herbalists and stress experts for enhancing mood—both in the moment and long term. “It can also act in the brain, working on the serotonin system and the GABA system, which are both related to anxiousness and stress levels2,” Julie Moltke, M.D., a general practitioner with a background in emergency medicine and orthopedic surgery, who currently focuses on mental health, previously told mindbodygreen.* In the long term, hemp products can also nurture and support the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS)3, which regulates many essential physiological processes—from sleep to the stress response....
It’s good for your heart. When you sing your brain releases “feel-good” chemicals including endorphins. Consequently singing can be a brilliantly effective mood buster and there is an increasing body of research to show that it is a valuable tool in alleviating depression. It’s relaxing. Through singing we can learn to breathe more deeply and with more awareness. When stressed or anxious, exhaling for longer than inhaling helps to calm the nervous system....
When you’re on top in reverse cowgirl, you also run less risk of accidentally falling afoul of your partner’s penis or strap-on entering you at a painful angle. For people who experience anxiousness around penetration, this position is a useful tool in the toolbox. Alternatively, says Davis-Fainbloom, “use a hands-free vibrator or have the penetrator hold the vibrator in place.” The penetrating partner can also use a free hand to put a finger or butt plug into the anus of a partner who is being vaginally penetrated....
If you’re not aware that your Small Self is making decisions based on fear, you’ll keep choosing what your Small Self deems certain and secure, even at the expense of your health, happiness, life purpose, and financial potential. It can help to practice the art of spiritual surrender. Surrender your decision to the divine. Ask your soul to help you make your decision. Then, be on the lookout for inner and outer guidance....
Enter: scalp massagers, the handheld tools that make any hair care regimen feel salon-grade. Although, it’s not just about the feel-good sensation. These brushes can also help lift scalp buildup, deposit your shampoo, and support circulation and kick-start healthy hair growth—the possibilities are truly endless (but more on that later). Scalp Brush, Jupiter ($15) Jade Massaging Gua Sha Comb, Mount Lai ($52) Scalp Revival Stimulating Therapy Massager, Briogeo ($18) Mirror Brush, Manta ($32....
Don’t worry—we’ll explain everything you need to know. Here, find out who can benefit most from an HA supplement (spoiler: It’s everyone), and the winning formulas that are actually worth your hard-earned dollar. Yes, really: “Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring type of sugar that is produced by the body and found in the highest concentrations in our skin, connective tissues, and eyes,” says board-certified dermatologist Jennifer Chwalek, M.D., about the ingredient....
Anyone can have controlling tendencies and behaviors, including friends, family members, co-workers, and romantic partners. A person doesn’t necessarily need to be a “bad” person to have controlling tendencies. As somatic psychologist and author of Reclaiming Pleasure, Holly Richmond, Ph.D., tells mbg, controlling behavior often looks like insecure anxious attachment. For example, “If you’re not with me, I can’t soothe myself, so I have to know where you are every second....
Certainly not your trusted tube of lip balm. Not to mention, a strategic sweep of contour can chisel the cheekbones and sculpt your entire face shape. That’s why we created this menu of options for you to choose from, so you can find just the bronzer you’re looking for—a cream number for razor-sharp contour, a subtle shimmer to catch the light, a pressed powder for pillowy-looking skin, and the list goes on....
Rather than just agreeing to a second date because you feel obliged to, you should take the time to dig deeper and analyze how your first date actually went. “Dating can bring up a lot of emotions, insecurities, expectations, and connections to the past or other relationships,” relationship psychotherapist Kelly Bos, MSW, RSW, tells mbg. “It can be hard to get a sense of what we are feeling after a first date while we are sifting through it all....
And what better way to celebrate your first year of marriage with your spouse (or first year with a committed partner) than with a thoughtful gift to commemorate how far you’ve come so far? Gift-giving is an art, so to get you inspired, we rounded up 19 great gifts—including paper gifts, nonmaterial options, and more—for husbands, wives, and spouses, or whoever the special someone is in your life. The idea is that the material of the gifts becomes stronger each year....
A good way to think of actual foreplay, then, is to disregard the fore and concentrate on playfulness. Think of it as anything that you and your partner(s) engage in to turn each other on and set the mood, no matter what happens before or afterward. “Foreplay is about creating a mood that is conducive to being physical and wanting sex,” says sex therapist Madeline Cooper, LCSW, CST. “Making sure that your relationship is incorporating sexually arousing moments outside of the moments right before sex is just as important as the sex itself....
Even if you’re intermittent fasting, you can enjoy breakfast foods at lunch or dinner. We rounded up a list of 33 healthy and delicious breakfast recipes, so you can have your (pan)cake and eat it too—no matter the time of day: Drizzle them with the homemade raspberry sauce to boost vitamin C levels and balance the richness of the chocolate chips. If you’re not a fan of lemon, there are plenty of other keto-friendly muffins to choose from....
From there, we consulted with leading doctors and researchers to find premium ingredients that could help support magnesium’s ability to help people fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.* We landed on jujube seed extract, a calming fruit used in traditional Chinese medicine, and PharmaGABA®, an amino acid neurotransmitter shown to help enhance natural sleep quality in clinical trials.* The finished product has been rigorously tested to ensure that it’s made from the highest-quality ingredients and nothing else....
