According to thousands of product and social media reviews, the success of this toy’s ability to bring pleasure is undeniable—so we decided to ask around to see if it holds up to the scrutiny of industry experts. Does it deserve the praise? According to our experts, yes—however, there’s more you should know. The rose toy is a clitoral stimulation toy that uses air pulse and pressure technology to suck on the glans head of the clitoris, explains sexologist and sex educator Goody Howard, MSW, MPH....

According to thousands of product and social media reviews, the success of this toy’s ability to bring pleasure is undeniable—so we decided to ask around to see if it holds up to the scrutiny of industry experts. Does it deserve the praise? According to our experts, yes—however, there’s more you should know. The rose toy is a clitoral stimulation toy that uses air pulse and pressure technology to suck on the glans head of the clitoris, explains sexologist and sex educator Goody Howard, MSW, MPH....

As someone who avoids caffeine, I’ve become an herbal tea connoisseur. I’ve used them to crush my anxiety and eliminate my allergies: And now I’ve found a hormone-balancing blend that I can’t stop drinking. Let’s break that down. I’m on board with chamomile, which has been shown in a number of studies to help reduce stress, which would balance cortisol levels, counteracting the frenetic energy that makes up much of the modern woman’s life....

The throat chakra is all about effective communication. Using our language intentionally is a great tool for manifestation—but it is most effective when we are communicating authentically and truthfully. This is why it is so critical to work through the lower chakras before attempting to fully open the throat. This is not the kind of guilt we feel simply for letting someone else down. This is the guilt we feel for letting ourselves have it all....

Recently, beauty fans have been hollering the phrase “U-shaped haircut” all over social media, and they swear it makes your strands look instantly fuller. Fact or fiction? Below, we tapped top stylists on the buzzy, bouncy style. While adding layers can help create that fluffy bounce, you don’t have to necessarily shear off any inches: “It can also be one length while the perimeter or ‘outline’ of the haircut resembles a U,” notes celebrity hairstylist Sunnie Brook....

As integrative and functional medicine gain popularity, and as we learn more about the downside of traditional antibiotics—like overprescription and the rise of antibiotic resistance—patients are asking more and more about natural antibiotic therapy, so let’s dive in. It’s important to know that these natural antibiotics have limitations and aren’t always the right solution. As with any infection, it’s highly important to talk to your physician and never self-diagnose and treat yourself....

I’m a board-certified gynecologist who practices functional medicine, but I’m also a regular gal—a busy working mom, constant chauffeur for my daughters, devoted wife, and spiritual seeker. I know that good food needs to be easy and convenient, or it’s unlikely to happen. Making wise food choices used to be a daily challenge for me—but it got easier with practice and once I started to see food preparation as a sadhana, or spiritual practice....