As much as anyone, men deserve to enjoy the endless benefits of masturbation, and these adult toys can help get you there. Read on for the best sex toys for men, and you’ll be on your way to experiencing all types of pleasure. First, you’ll want to always make sure you are purchasing sex toys from reputable companies—and don’y always assume higher price tags equate to quality. Kort busts this myth, saying, “Sometimes a $20 sex toy can give you more pleasure than a $100 sex toy....

Historically, women’s “lust” has been viewed as shameful, dangerous, and sinful. Men’s desire, on the other hand, has typically been valued and encouraged. For centuries, these gender-distinct expectations regarding sexual desire have shaped how women’s issues are represented in legislation, politics, education, business, culture, medicine, and other spheres of interest and influence. They’ve also created long-standing psychological blocks that have continued into the 21st century. Recognizing these blocks can lead to greater erotic agency—and more sexual desire....

Magnesium supplements are used to treat a wide variety of ailments including PMS, constipation, anxiety, headaches, and insomnia2. Both conventional and integrative doctors seem to agree that magnesium can be an important tool for improving health and treating common aches and pain. So while there are a ton of reasons to establish a regular bath ritual, the idea that we can reap the benefits of a magnesium supplement by absorbing Epsom salts through our skin takes this wellness staple to a whole new level....

Within the realm of plant-based diets there are more specific types. A vegetarian diet excludes meat (poultry, beef, pork and the like), fish and seafood, but often includes eggs and dairy products (the term “lacto-ovo vegetarian” applies here). Some vegetarians eat honey too, whereas vegans do not. A vegan diet contains no animal-derived products whatsoever. A “pescetarian” diet refers to a plant-based diet that also includes fish and/or seafood, but no meat....

As an essential part of overall well-being, sleep is something we’d all benefit from prioritizing this year. Unfortunately, fixtures of daily life—from phone screens to overhead lighting—don’t make it easy to do. Here are six habits you may have slipped into that are impacting your sleep and how to move beyond them in 2023 for the sake of shut-eye: Since we hold cellphones so close to our faces, they can be even more stimulating than other devices....

This season means something different for everyone (to find out your summer personality, take our quiz!). But for our culture connoisseurs and well-tanned travelers out there, summer means indulging our spontaneity, whether that’s finally getting on the pottery wheel, visiting a new destination, or simply enjoying the unique flavor artistry of Waterloo Sparkling Water. Your pals may be content grabbing a brew and lying poolside, but you see summer as a chance to expand your horizons....

And now that we’ve demystified how to make your own pickles, it makes sense to start thinking about what the different kinds are and what makes each variety tasty. While often the basics are the same—a cucumber plus a pickling liquid—differences come up in the process and even the flavors you add. Here, we outline some of the various pickle varieties you may come across in stores and what changes their flavor profiles in case you want to make them yourself: The second is kosher dill pickles, which aren’t called kosher for their adherence to the dietary guidelines of keeping kosher but rather because they originated in the Jewish delis of New York—which were overseen by rabbis....