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8 Weird Facts About Sex You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Here at Health, we’re always looking at new studies on sex and reaching out to experts for their insight on how to make things healthier and hotter between the sheets. Sometimes, however, our research into the topic turns up some pretty weird stuff. Not weird in a bad way, of course—more like weird as in surprising, funny, and OMG […]
Narcissistic Abuse Is the Scary New Kind of Emotional Abuse You Need to Know About
Have you ever known someone who thinks they’re better and more important than everyone else in the world? Not only are they totally self-absorbed, but they lack empathy for others: Their own feelings, opinions, and desires are the only things that matter. If this description reminds you of anyone you’ve ever met, you’ve likely crossed […]
7 Quiet Sex Positions You Need When You're a Guest in Someone's House
Heading home for the holidays with a significant other can be a lot of fun—especially because you’ll escape the “so are you seeing anyone?” interrogation you usually endure from relatives. What’s not so fun? Trying to enjoy sexy alone time with your partner while you’re staying at a family member’s house. Sure the thrill of almost getting caught can […]
3 Common Issues Couples Experience Around the Holidays—and How to Handle Each
It may be the most wonderful time of the year. But the holiday season actually takes a toll on most of us—and our love lives aren’t immune to the stress. “The holidays can bring up intense emotions for many people,” explains Rachel Needle, PsyD, psychologist at the Center for Marital and Sexual Health of South Florida. While […]
12 Things Sex Therapists Wish You Knew
Everyday Wellness Lisa MilbrandFeb 23 Sex therapists set the rumors straight about what you can expect, when you might want to see them—and what you can do to improve your sex life. You won’t need to do the deed in front of your therapist—or with your therapist wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock You may have heard rumors that you’ll […]
24 Stories About the Touching Kindness of Strangers That’ll Make You Tear Up
Yasu + Junko for Reader's Digest The Man at the Market When the supermarket clerk tallied up my groceries, I was $ 12 over what I had on me. I began to remove items from the bags, when another shopper handed me a $ 20 bill. “Please don’t put yourself out,” I told him. “Let me […]
5 Little-Known Erogenous Zones That Can Bring You More Pleasure During Sex
Your nipples, your lips, your inner thighs—you’re already well acquainted with these erogenous zones, areas of the body that when touched the right way can make you feel tingly, shivery, and very in the mood for a full-on bedroom session. What makes them such arousal triggers? The skin here is thinner than on the rest of […]
I Survived Child Abuse for Years—Here’s What Everyone Gets Wrong About It
Jen BabakhanNov 13 Erin Cole was six months old when her parents divorced caused her life to spiral out of control. Read on to learn how she not only overcame years of abuse and trauma but also used her troubled past to fuel her dreams. Courtesy Erin Cole She can’t remember a time when abuse […]
How to Survive Thanksgiving If You're Vegan but Your Family Eats Meat
Thanksgiving is a tricky time to be a vegan. It’s easy to avoid the big roasted bird, sure, but side dishes can be problematic; even veggie options are often made with dairy or eggs. Plus, you risk someone at the table hitting you up with annoying questions about veganism or getting miffed when you turn down the sausage stuffing they […]
What’s the Difference Between a Psychopath and a Sociopath? An Expert Weighs In
When someone wrongs you out of the blue or does something really hurtful, you might shake your head and silently comment to yourself, “what a psychopath” or “she’s a total sociopath.” Most of us use both labels interchangeably to refer to a person who behaves in a way that’s creepy and weird, or at least impossible to […]
Here’s What Diana Really Thought When She First Met Prince Charles
Juliana LaBiancaNov 09 Despite their doomed marriage, there were butterflies in the beginning. Shutterstock We all know the story: After they married in 1981, Prince Charles and Princess Diana had anything but a fairy tale romance. Charles was still in love with his ex, Camilla Parker Bowles, whom he’d met in 1970, and Diana could […]
Is Your Doctor Laughing at You Behind Your Back?
You’re sick, in the hospital, or maybe even undergoing surgery. The last thing you want to contemplate is the thought that your doctor might be making fun of your tattoos while you’re anesthetized. But does it happen? Yes. According to a survey of doctors starting a residency in internal medicine, 17% had—along with their colleagues—made […]
Genetics May Not Have Much to Do With Your Life Expectancy—but This Does
How long we live seems to have less to do with our genes than previously thought, according to a new study. Yes, our DNA does play something of a role, as does our environment. But scientists also discovered another surprising factor that seems to help determine life expectancy, as well: The person you choose to […]
5 Ways to Be More Sexual—Even When You're Not in Bed
This piece is adapted from the new book The Feminine Revolution: 21 Ways to Ignite the Power of Your Femininity for a Brighter Life and a Better World ($ 17, amazon.com). This may seem counterintuitive in a culture that celebrates the Kardashians and made 50 Shades of Grey a bestseller, but female sexual power has always been controversial. Women […]