That’s right, you read correctly. I got myself a wife through meditation. Without meditation I might not (and probably wouldn’t) be married right now. I also found that when you are that alone (as I was), you start to hang out with those who feel comparably lonely. I was almost running out of friends without partners and/or families. On my first beginner shiatsu1 course, I felt out of place. We started our days with Qigong and ended in a circle holding hands....

Here’s what we know about how often married couples have sex, according to research and experts. But first an important note: “A normal sexual frequency is determined by what the couple agrees is mutually satisfying,” sexologist Shamyra Howard, LCSW, tells mbg. And she adds: “Sexual frequency is not an indicator of sexual satisfaction.” For people in their 80s, 19% of sexually active men and 32% of sexually active women had sex at least twice a month....

Here’s how often men between ages 25 and 29 masturbate, according to 2009 data from the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, as collected by FiveThirtyEight: “There is a ton of variation in how much people masturbate, and it fluctuates throughout our lives due to things like health, stress, schedule, desire, partnerships with others, and so forth,” sex and relationship therapist Shadeen Francis, LMFT, tells mbg. Masturbation is a common and very low-risk habit, and in fact, masturbation comes with many health benefits....

“Porn is neither good nor bad,” Janet Brito, Ph.D., LCSW, a licensed psychologist and AASECT-certified sex therapist, confirms to mbg. “However, if it’s causing emotional distress for you or your relationship, interfering with your daily functioning, then it is a good idea to examine your relationship to porn and what function it serves for you.” Many people in relationships watch porn regularly without any negative effects on their relationship. A 2013 study1 found 71% of men and 56% of women think it’s acceptable to watch porn in a relationship, including watching by yourself, in certain circumstances....

The menstrual cycle also affects our sensitivity to the insulin hormone and, in turn, our insulin resistance. In the beginning half of the cycle, we are more sensitive to the effects of insulin and therefore able to take up glucose into the cells more effectively. This means that in the follicular phase, before ovulation, women are better able to efficiently metabolize carbohydrates for energy. One reason for this is that estrogen increases insulin sensitivity....

So, what’s going on here? One type of ketone body is acetone. You might know it best as an ingredient in some nail polish removers. When it accumulates in the body as a result of keto dieting, it can diffuse to your mouth. You may then experience another odor, dubbed “keto breath.” It produces bad breath that smells not unlike your trusty nail polish remover. This raises the question: Can ketones build up in your vaginal area, too, and emit an odor now being called “keto crotch”?...

Many people tie their entire identities to their jobs. That’s because, growing up, most of us learn to define our worth by others’ approval of our looks, performance, and achievements. When we get the approval we’re seeking, we feel worthy. But when we don’t, we believe that we’re not OK. Are you thinking, “What else is there?” Everything that actually has true worth, actually! I feel worthy when: Or is it their kindness, caring, generosity, honesty, reliability, and their loving nature?...