In my practice as a clinical sexologist, I’m a big proponent of all couples devoting time to post-euphoric aftercare so as to rekindle closeness, regardless of the play they engage in. You may think this is simply “what you do after sex,” but it actually has important implications. “Prioritizing time [for] aftercare provides space to improve emotional intimacy, sharing and validating positive emotions. It really encourages couples to share open communication and express love [and] kindness toward each other either verbally or through affectionate touch,” adds Kristine D’Angelo, a certified sex coach and clinical sexologist....

While it might appear to many to make logical sense not to reproduce, that doesn’t mean the idea is free from profound emotional impact. Can we coolly concede that the world is no longer a viable human habitat and get on with living out the rest of our lives as harmlessly as possible? I would say not, or at least not for many people. Perhaps counterintuitively, wealth and low birthrates often go together....

And over-washing can come in two forms: First, you’re washing too frequently and, second, with a shampoo that’s too harsh. Washing too frequently often is the result of the aforementioned oily roots—but it can also be because you work out every day, live in a warm environment where you sweat more, or just personal preference. If you need more insight into how much you should be shampooing, take a look at our full guide to washing your hair....

As a haircare professional, I’m constantly asked why shampoo and conditioner seems to stop functioning after a few weeks or months. The questions I always get is, “Can my shampoo and conditioner ever really stop doing its job?” But then one day you woke up and your hair was suddenly flat, dull, dry, and prone to breakage. What was going on?! Was your shampoo partner ghosting? So you change up your shampoo and conditioner to see if you can find a new magic tonic....

But squirting is definitely real, and it may even be somewhat common. We dug into the research and spoke with Zhana Vrangalova, Ph.D., a professor of sexuality at New York University and sex researcher who has been extensively studying squirting, and Good Vibrations sexologist Carol Queen, Ph.D., to understand what squirt is exactly. A 2017 cross-sectional study found 69% of women between ages 18 and 39 had experienced ejaculation during orgasm....

After all, they provide us with essential vitamins and minerals, phytochemicals with antioxidant properties, and fiber that keeps us full and simultaneously feeds our healthy gut bacteria—which, in turn, helps support our immune system, digestion, and mental health.* But of all the choices out there, from asparagus to zucchini and everything in between, which vegetables pack the most powerful punch for overall health? Here, a list of the vegetables that reign supreme, plus what qualities make a vegetable extra healthy in the first place....

Let’s not forget that some of the best, most articulate and inspiring words we’ve ever heard were often spoken in the context of a yoga class. I have a journal that I take with me almost everywhere, and over the years I’ve scribbled down words that have struck a chord in my soul. Some of them were spoken by famous yoga teachers I’ve practiced with; others are words of wisdom relayed by some of the most notable healers of our time; and some are just bits of beauty that have poured forth in moments of casual banter....