Although I have been dubbed the “Sugar Police,” because of my strict stance against the stuff, many people don’t know that I actually spent a long time addicted to sugar. I constantly felt tired, lazy, insecure, or bloated, and I suffered from severe eczema and had digestive issues. Plus, I always craved sweets, bread, and cereal. Maybe you can relate? I’m not the only one who hates sugar. A recent study published in JAMA found that consuming too much sugar (which most of us do) is linked to an increased risk of heart attack, dementia, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, liver problems, cancer, and more....

Here’s how and why to introduce affirmations to your children, along with 101 powerful ones to have them try first. The idea is to start getting yourself in a mindset where you can catch negative thoughts happening and meet them with positive ones. Eventually, you’ll start to believe more of the good things you say about yourself and embody them in real-time. As licensed psychotherapist Annette Nunez, M.S., Ph.D., tells mbg, “If we can teach a child how to start thinking positively at a young age, it changes how children view their world and also helps with their inner dialogue....

Fortunately, there are specific tips and tricks you can keep in mind to help your partners with vulvas achieve that big O. This step-by-step guide will teach you exactly how to make a girl with a vulva orgasm: “Every single body is different and wants different things. Intimacy is built on learning your partner’s turn-ons and their preferred methods of stimulation,” sexologist and certified sex coach Gigi Engle tells mbg. You’re not a mind reader....

But beyond being an energy-draining annoyance, imbalanced blood sugar can seriously impair your ability to meet the demands of daily life, and—if chronically elevated—wreak havoc on your long-term health. Of course, it’s also important to be realistic. You’re probably not going to be able to nix packaged foods completely, so just make a point to select those that are made from mostly whole-food ingredients, like an energy bar that lists just nuts, seeds, and dried fruit on its label....

Here are 17 of the most common dreams, plus what they mean, from dream interpreters. As therapist and dream expert Leslie Ellis, Ph.D., tells mbg, “In North America, the most common dream theme is of teeth falling out—which of course may mean different things for different people—but ideas include concern about appearance, aging, and loss of agency/aggression. These can all be linked to concerns about sociality and survival.” “Falling is a very common dream motif, and one of the earliest dreams reported by very young children,” Ellis explains, noting, “Could it have to do with the fact that falling could be lethal for an infant or toddler?...

Today, there are literally thousands of sex toys on the market for couples to try together, so to help narrow it down, we asked sex therapists for their favorites. From toys to accessories, we’re sure something on this list might just be your new favorite addition to your sex life. Mantric Rechargeable Bullet Vibrator by Lovehoney, $49.99 Willa Vibrator by Trojan, $25.99 Play Mini by Bed Geek, $34.99 Unite Vibrator by We-Vibe, $104 Tiani 2 by Lelo, $149 Bionic Bullet 5 Function Vibrating Cock Ring by Lovehoney, $24....

But protein can be an emotional topic in the nutrition space, filled with clashing expert opinions and conflicting research. That’s why we consulted Don Layman, Ph.D., one of the world’s leading protein and amino acid requirements researchers, on this episode of the mindbodygreen podcast. He has spent over 30 years investigating the role of protein for muscle-centric health and has over 120 peer-reviewed research publications on the topic. Plus, that “0....