It makes sense, then, that the body seems to like being naked. A cursory review of the research aligns time spent in the nude with an increased sense of self-confidence and improved health. Scientists agree that sleeping naked is a good way to start, especially for male fertility. “Out of 500 men, they found those who wore boxers during the day and were naked at night had 25 percent less damage to their sperm compared to the guys who wore tight briefs or boxer briefs,” said functional medicine expert Will Cole....

Here’s what registered dietitians have to say about the similarities and differences between almond butter and peanut butter. Both are a source of plant-based protein, replacing foods high in saturated fats, like red meat, Moon says. Since almond and peanut butter are both naturally sweet, you can eat them with fruit in place of a traditionally high-sugar dessert. Swapping foods high in saturated fats or added sugars with either nut butter is good for cardiovascular and brain health, Moon explains....

Importantly, this consensual kink is completely different and separate from the mental health condition known as exhibitionistic disorder1, which involves deriving “recurrent and intense sexual arousal from the exposure of one’s genitals to an unsuspecting person, usually a stranger,” Stray Conger says. The key difference is in the lack of consent and the distress the person may feel about their own desires. “Healthy exhibitionism is a sex-positive celebration of the erotic and should not be confused with exhibitionistic disorder,” she says....

I’ve also been under the impression that an OTC cream like Monistat or a prescription antifungal like fluconazole is the only acceptable treatment for yeast infections. But recently, I was listening to a podcast on which several women were talking about successfully using boric acid—yes, that white powder that’s often used as a pest killer and home cleaner—to not only treat yeast infections when other methods had failed but to do so quickly and gently....

Allow us to say it up top: Coconut oil simply does not work well for some people, especially on the face. But for others, oh, does it work like a charm. Here’s exactly how to tell if coconut oil is right for you and how you should slather it on for the best results. One fatty acid in particular—lauric acid—has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties; it’s even been shown to kill 1Propionibacterium acnes (P....

But a report in the 1American Journal of Clinical Nutrition1 explains1 how we’ve seen a rapid change in our world over a relatively short period of time. Our current food supply, soil depletion, and environmental toxins have all been new introductions to human existence. Put another way, around 99 percent of our genes were formed before the development of agriculture and the consumption of grains like wheat, around 10,000 years ago....

Virgin olive oil, which has a higher acid content, tends to last a little longer, with a shelf life of about 18 to 24 months from pressing. But as the least processed of all olive oils, extra virgin is your best bet. Not all olive oils are equal, and you’ll enjoy the most health benefits—i.e., monounsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory agents—with extra virgin. Once you’ve opened a bottle of oil, however, the oxidation process picks up....