However, people do occasionally voice some workout-related skin concerns, like clogged pores, flushing, or skin sagging. Speaking of that last gripe, we’ve seen a common theory floating around the internet that running makes your face appear gaunt over time—a concept known as “runner’s face.” However, like many aspects of skin care, it’s not as simple as it seems. Allow derms to weigh in. Everyone experiences gravitational wrinkles at some point (over time, your skin just sags!...

“It’s a bit arbitrary,” Zimmerman tells mbg. “I am always hesitant to define what amount is a problem or to focus on frequency because just meeting a number doesn’t mean your sex life is really working. Whenever we talk frequency, I think we are having the wrong conversation; it should be about quality—the degree to which both people find it enjoyable, engaging, and positive in their relationship.” In comparison, about 35% of those married people had sex one to three times per month, 25% of had sex weekly, and 21% had sex several times per week....

But tantric massage used for tantric healing focuses on improving emotional and spiritual well-being. Through tantric massage, a person can cleanse and open up vital energetic gateways so there is an open channel for the energy to flow through. It also teaches the energy to start flowing upward. In this process, a skilled practitioner executing the massage can unlock the extraordinary healing benefits of a person’s sexual energy. By using their own energy in a deliberate way, a therapist can arouse the energy of another person and teach it how to behave in a specific way to achieve a specific purpose....

Since our feet are unique, support looks different for everyone: Some folks have flatter feet, while others have super-high arches. We chatted with experts to learn what it means to have proper arch support in a shoe—and they even shared a few go-to recommendations. Below, find our picks for the best shoes for arch support, with options for every activity and budget. Janine Ferrigno-Taddeo, DPM, agrees. “Arch support is important for keeping your feet and body aligned to help prevent injury,” she adds....

Pro: Good lather Con: No extra nourishing ingredients Native Unscented Body Wash ($13.99 for 2); amazon.com Pro: budget-friendly Con: no lather Dr. Bronner’s Baby Unscented Pure Castile Liquid Soap ($9.99); amazon.com Pro: Contains oat & calendula Con: More geared towards the face, if you’re looking for a strictly body option Babo Botanicals Sensitive Skin Fragrance Free Hydra Therapy Face & Body Wash ($16.14); amazon.com Pro: Contains shea butter to nourish the barrier Con: Bar soaps can get messy in the shower Shea Moisture African Black Soap Eczema & Psoriasis Therapy ($3....

And, of course, there’s the famous factoid that hyaluronic acid can hold 1,000 times its own weight in water1: It’s referenced so much in skin care, we might as well slap the slogan on a T-shirt and send it out to the fan base. It is a humectant, so it gives an immediate improvement in the way the skin looks—less ashy, dry, dull," holistic dermatologist Cybele Fishman, M.D., told us about the beloved ingredient....

Now that we’ve addressed the unnecessary war on pores, we should note that there’s a difference between encouraging healthy pores and erasing them entirely. You see, pores can appear larger for a variety of reasons (we’ll explain in a moment), and when your pores expand, breakouts and irritation often aren’t too far behind. So, yes, those “pore minimizing” products do serve a purpose—and below, we’ve rounded up the ones that actually work....