Across a varied range of aphrodisiac foods, spices, herbs, and plant-based and non-plant-based substances, Cline says they “ideally [increase] blood flow to genitals or get some of those neurochemicals flowing,” such as oxytocin or dopamine, which are neurotransmitters and hormones our brains release during sex. That said, while people often slurp down oysters in hopes that they’re an aphrodisiac, Cline says there isn’t enough scientific evidence to support many of the aphrodisiacs of pop culture....

Here’s a simple attachment style quiz to find out what your type is, plus descriptions of the four attachment styles and what to do once you know yours. “Your attachment style is your mind’s template for how safe you are in a relationship,” clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, Ph.D., recently told mbg. Here’s a quick overview of the four attachment styles: Here’s how common each of the other attachment styles is according to foundational attachment research, which actually did not include fearful-avoidant attachment in the study: For example, if you have an anxious attachment style, you can start by telling the people you’re dating about your tendency to need a lot of reassurance in relationships and why certain actions can trigger your insecurities....

Whenever you have a sad thought, an unkind thought, or a hopeless thought—such as “I’m never going to land my dream job”—your brain pumps out a dose of chemicals that make you feel bad. On the flip side, conjure a happy, loving, or encouraging thought, and your brain gives you a blissful jolt of feel-good chemicals. Think of these ANTs as you would the ants that might bother you if you were on a romantic picnic....

While those two terms may sound interchangeable, they’re not exactly the same. If a bag is biodegradable, it means that when left in a totally natural environment, over time it will eventually start to degrade with the help of biological helpers like bacteria or fungi. While certainly a nice idea on paper, the term doesn’t say anything about how long this process takes to happen, so it’s a bit vague and leaves room to be abused or misused as greenwashing....

However, using contour can be confusing, especially when it comes to picking the right product. What’s more, it’s very similar to another makeup staple you probably already own: bronzer. To follow, the difference between bronzer and contour, how to use them, and what to look for in your next purchase. Let’s dive in. Your skin’s natural undertones will of course affect just how warm and cool these are. For example, if you have naturally cool undertones, you may need just a slightly warmed-up bronzer—anything too warm may look orange on the skin....

We consulted with health and nutrition experts on this comprehensive guide to drinking coffee while fasting: the pros, the cons, and how to do it most effectively for metabolic health and longevity benefits. Time-restricted eating (TRE) is a type of intermittent fasting that involves limiting food intake to a short hourly window each day and fasting for the remaining time. Example ratios include 16:8 and 18:6, with the first number being the hours you spend not eating during a 24-hour period....

So when influencer Bethany Ugarte—better known to her 317,000 Instagram followers as @lilsipper—posted her go-to constipation remedy, the internet’s reaction was as swift as a sufferer’s digestive tract was not. Ugarte’s solution was shockingly simple and involved just three ingredients: “Slice an orange and generously coat with cayenne pepper and cinnamon,” she wrote in the post’s caption. “Eat the entire thing (rind and all—the skin contains essential oils that facilitate). Be sure to wash the outside prior to slicing....