You’ve probably read plenty of sex advice columns telling you what you need to do next: figure out a way to get the spark back, whether that means switching up your routine or going along with sex you don’t really want or otherwise finding a way to rekindle your sex life. It’s very common for sex in long-term relationships to go through different phases, including some in which one partner doesn’t want to be intimate or feels like they don’t like sex with their partner....

Here’s what you need to know about Kundalini awakenings: “It’s your consciousness,” spiritual teacher and author of Transcendence Calling Monique Rebelle puts it. “Everything that you are, you think, you remember, that you can visualize—anything—that’s your consciousness,” she adds. “That’s Kundalini.” She explains that this energy, which is traditionally thought to be feminine (sometimes called Kundalini Shakti), is only able to flow freely when one’s chakras are totally clear and open....

Thanks to a number of scientific studies and reviews, I now know that these health benefits are due to the unique pairing of two synergistic compounds: L-theanine and caffeine. And no surprise here, Buddhist monks discovered and harnessed matcha’s powerful cognitive effects long before I ever did. L-theanine is a less-known (but very up-and-coming) bioactive amino acid that’s especially concentrated in green tea. Both caffeine and L-theanine naturally have nootropic properties, which means they impart unique mechanisms and actions in the brain....

Leo’s ruler, the sun, teaches us all we need to know about this bright sign: In astrology, the sun symbolizes the fuel, energy, and vital life force that powers all the other planets. Whereas the moon illuminates only some things, the sun shines upon everything—giving us life and light in the process. The sign of Leo wants to see and be seen, just like the sun that rules it, which is why Leo is associated with visibility, attention, courage, generosity, and creative impulses....

While nonrestrictive, there are specific portions, or macros, that make up a standard Mediterranean diet. Macros, or macronutrients, are the three primary nutrients that make up a healthy diet. They are primarily broken into carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. A typical plate would contain half vegetables, one-quarter whole grains, and one-quarter protein, according to Smith. “About 10% of your protein may include healthy fats,” she adds. Dark, leafy greens, for example, contain a variety of antioxidants and carotenoids that help fight free radicals and reduce inflammation....

A popular sleep aid, melatonin’s job is to help regulate the circadian rhythm and keep the sleep-wake cycle on track. But if you frequently take melatonin or have recently tried it to get on a sleep schedule, you might find it’s not as effective as it should be. Here’s why and what to do about it. “Melatonin is also referred to as the ‘hormone of darkness,’ because it’s produced by the pineal gland in response to low light, like the evening sunset....

Though my husband and I are both aware enough to know what constitutes “trying” and what doesn’t, we assumed that we would, after maybe a year or more of “trying,” end up making some challenging decisions about fertility treatments. It was the experience that many of our friends and family had, and we came to unconsciously assume that making a baby was a difficult thing to do. And so I thought there would be more time....