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So, how does it work? First, each of you will get your own individual copy of a lonnnng list of sexual activities, fantasies, kinks and fetishes, accessories, and more. There are lots of versions of this on the internet (we link some of our faves below), but some possible line items that might appear on the list include: Next to each item, you’ll have the opportunity to write in your own personal interest level: Each person will fill out their copy of the list separately and in private—and the privacy is key here because you want to feel open to answer totally honestly without feeling influenced by the way your partner reacts to a certain line item....

Often confused with vitamin K1 or simply overlooked, vitamin K2 is a unique form of an essential micronutrient that plays an important role in heart health. Let’s take a look at how much vitamin K2 you need, where you can get it, and potential benefits and side effects. The richest food sources of vitamin K1 include green leafy vegetables like kale, collards, spinach, Swiss chard, and turnip greens. Broccoli and Brussels sprouts are lesser known, but excellent sources of phylloquinone too....

As it turns out, hormonal imbalances are pretty common: 47% of women have dealt with them at some point (though many likely go unreported). Imbalances can present themselves through a variety of symptoms—from acne to fatigue to digestive problems and irregular periods. But for many women, hormonal birth control may not be the best option. Several groups of women may not be good candidates for hormonal birth control—including those with high blood pressure, breast cancer, heart disease, severe diabetes, liver disease, a history of blood clots, or a history of stroke....

Here’s what to know about the MBTI, what research and personality experts think about the test, and how you can work with your results. According to John Hackston, the head of thought leadership at The Myers-Briggs Company, it’s important to note that while the MBTI is often called a test, there are no right or wrong answers, with each type having its own strengths and weaknesses. So, “test” really isn’t an accurate word....

This same concept is utilized in meditation by regulating the breath, but with sound it’s the frequency that is the agent which influences the shift. Some of the tools I use are voice, drumming, tuning forks and Himalayan singing bowls. It’s important to note that awareness plays a huge role in our own healing. I find that vocal toning is an incredibly powerful practice that gives us the ability to fine-tune our greatest vibrational instrument: our own body....

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....

“They motivate us to act,” says Emma Carpenter, M.A., a marriage and family therapist at A Better Life Therapy. “In the days of hunters and gatherers, emotions were used as a way to protect ourselves from predators and the elements.” Even though we’re far from those hunter-gatherer days, emotions are still helpful because they tell us what’s good for us and what’s bad for us. What can push emotions into unhealthy territory is a lack of understanding about how to cope with them....