Here’s the thing: The study of the skin microbiome is still evolving and, in some ways, just beginning. On a basic level, we know the overall benefits and some of the things that can damage it. But we’re still learning much about the intricacies of its workings and how we can best support it. Ideally, these actives work toward a common goal: helping your flora thrive, thereby allowing it to perform the multitude of functions it should....

The way the very common act of queefing affects people varies, but it’s not unusual to feel embarrassed or frozen in the moment as you try to understand how it happened. I mean, what do you do or say? Should you feel ashamed? (Never!) Do they only happen during sex? Because the passageway of your vaginal canal has ridges, curves, and grooves, air doesn’t always seamlessly enter and exit. That means queefs can happen “in any situation where air is pushed or trapped in the vagina and is expelled,” explains Roskin, “like when an object is inserted in the vagina and removed or when the body changes positions....

As Nikki Van Der Car, author of The Witchy Homestead, tells mbg: Spell jars are a place to gather the thoughts and desires you want to put into your intended spell. They give you something concrete to focus on as you work to bring your dreams to life. “Spell jars are based on old folk magic dating back to the 17th century,” Van Der Car explains. In the past, spell jars were used for protection to ward off evil spirits, but nowadays, they hold a much broader appeal....

Aromatic essences have also been used for centuries to create a more meaningful connection to something bigger than ourselves, and, indeed, may place us into a more spiritual state. Many find that spirituality is intricately associated with religion while others consider it a separate and broader concept associated with behavior, emotions, and philosophies that involve the search for transcendent meaning. Aromatic essences and incense (aromatic resins and gums, such as frankincense and balsam) have been used in spiritual pursuits for as long as we have a record of them....

Tantra drops us more deeply into the experience of who we really are. It creates an active merging of body and spirit. When we practice Tantra, life turns on—and so do we. Before I go any further, I’ll answer the question I know you’re asking yourself: “What exactly is a Tantric relationship?” To us, it’s an intimate relationship that’s grounded in and guided by Truth. That means it’s a partnership where our purpose (as a couple) is to be as awake as we possibly can be....

It’s a tall order, finding a shampoo that meets those requirements. Additionally, everyone has their own unique hair types and quirks—like if you highlight your hair, you’ll want something that can tend to the color as well. But you’ve come to the right place: Here, our favorite shampoos for hair growth, broken down by individualized categories. However, as part of that well-rounded routine, a shampoo that encourages hair growth is a wonderful addition....

Even the most balanced diets can still require a little added assistance to fill in nutrient gaps. And now, with plenty of evidence on the benefits of a targeted multivitamin for whole-body health, there’s really no reason not to be taking one. Men and women have similar (often identical) vitamin and mineral (i.e., micronutritional) daily requirements. And at mbg, we really believe in gender-neutral multivitamins thoughtfully formulated to strategically cover both sets of needs....