Masturbation is typically a taboo subject and an activity that’s restricted to total privacy, says Ashley D. Sweet, M.A., LPC, LMHC, CCRC. Because of that, it can be thrilling to “share with someone else something you may have learned is culturally forbidden.” No matter why you decide to explore this activity, here’s what you need to know about it before you welcome others to your party. So, like solo masturbation but with more people and variations?...

Here are the whats, wheres, whens, whys, and hows of the plant world’s favorite bug spray. The Environmental Protection Agency has approved neem oil as a pesticide, thanks to its waxy consistency that traps bugs and its active ingredient, Azadirachtin. This chemical mimics a bug’s natural hormones but disrupts its ability to feed and lay eggs1. When routinely sprayed on a plant, it will cause any hungry bugs who eat it to “eventually starve as well as have their maturation and reproductive cycles interrupted,” Leslie F....

One area that has gained a lot of interest lately is nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a coenzyme responsible for cell metabolic activity and energy production, and its role in slowing down the physical and mental changes of aging. We know that NAD+ decreases as we get older—but we also know you can support your levels through supplementation. This includes the buzzy nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) supplements. While they both support the production of NAD+, there are differences in how they work and the science behind them....

The bottom line is: you need your fair share of these high-profile fats in order to feel your best.* If that’s the extent of your knowledge about omega-3s, don’t sweat it; you’ve come to the right place. Consider this your one-stop guide to all things omega-3s, from what they really are and what the difference between EPA and DHA is to why they’re so important for your body and how to get more of them (because, nope, eating fish isn’t your only option)....

Here’s what to know about this astrological pairing, according to astrology experts. Scorpio, meanwhile, is also a water sign, but it has a fixed modality, as opposed to mutable. This sign is ruled by Pluto, the planet of transformation and rebirth, and it’s represented by the scorpion, inspired by Greek lore that a scorpion stung and killed Orion. One fundamental of astrological compatibility is that signs with the same element typically mesh well together, and Pisces and Scorpio are no exception....

In other words, these are live organisms that, when administered in adequate amounts (like in a supplement capsule filled with tens of billions of live bacteria) can bring health benefits to the host (us).* One of the most common, straightforward ways to incorporate more of these good bugs is through a high-quality probiotic supplement. You can also add more probiotic foods to your diet. Here is a list of my favorite probiotic foods, they are easy to find and full of beneficial bacteria: Some popular types of probiotics include organisms like Lactobacillus acidophilus1, Bifidobacterium lactis, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bacillus coagulans, Escherichia coli strain Nissle 1917, Enterococcus faecium SF68, and the yeast Saccharomyces boulardi....

Once you begin to explore inside-out skin care, you’ll come across one question: What foods should I be consuming that encourage healthy, youthful-looking skin? Here, we dive into what causes crepey skin and which foods can help you encourage healthy skin aging from the inside (and maintain a balanced diet in general). Let’s get into it. This paper is where the term “crepey” skin comes from, as the loose, subtly wrinkled skin has a similar appearance....