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The mattress you have sex on can be the difference between a banging time in bed and a sex session that’s cut short by aches and pains, according to Searah Deysach, a sex educator and owner of pleasure products company Early to Bed. “It’s going to be impossible to relax and enjoy the sexual activity at hand if your mattress is putting you in discomfort or pain,” she says. And “if you are uncomfortable [or in] pain, you probably aren’t experiencing pleasure or able to connect with your partner(s), which are really the whole point of sex....

Everyone will have a different baseline, but when it comes to optimizing your body’s performance, the general goal is to increase your heart rate variability over time. A lower HRV has been linked with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, obesity, and psychiatric disorders2, but increasing your HRV helps to calm down your body, minimize stress1, and improve sleep, digestion, concentration, and ultimately, your vitality. Sign us up for all of the above....

Humidifiers release moisture into the air, which can be beneficial for our skin, our houseplants, and—according to allergist Anjuli Mehrotra, M.D., even our sinuses. Read on to learn about the difference between humidifiers and vaporizers and how they can each benefit our sinuses. Plus, find our picks for the best humidifiers for sinus problems, with a few vaporizer options as well. “I do believe that humidifiers can be helpful for sinus symptoms that are unrelated to allergies (like sinusitis, colds, etc....

We’ve researched the options and rounded up the best knee compression sleeves of 2022, to keep you as comfortable as you can be. Below, experts explain how these compression sleeves work and answer the most frequently asked questions about knee pain relief. “Ultimately, the goal of a compression sleeve is to improve functionality1 and help with pain2. While a knee sleeve can make you feel better day to day and help keep you active so you can build strength more comfortably, it will not change your mechanics or [treat] the root cause of the issue,” says Swanson P....

After all, research shows that dust and other indoor air pollutants can be harmful to our respiratory health1. It can also exacerbate symptoms of sneezing and wheezing, as well as conditions like asthma. Adding an air purifier for dust to your space is a great way to eliminate this pesky health concern—and we’ve already spoken with experts to help you find the best device to bust some dust. Purifiers use a range of filter materials, including HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air), activated carbon, media, spun glass, and pleated filters....

After all, research shows that dust and other indoor air pollutants can be harmful to our respiratory health1. It can also exacerbate symptoms of sneezing and wheezing, as well as conditions like asthma. Adding an air purifier for dust to your space is a great way to eliminate this pesky health concern—and we’ve already spoken with experts to help you find the best device to bust some dust. Purifiers use a range of filter materials, including HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air), activated carbon, media, spun glass, and pleated filters....

But there’s a reason so many people commit to finding their retinol serum of choice: It has a host of aesthetic benefits such as decreased breakouts, improved collagen production, reduced fine lines, eased dark spots, more even tone, and faster skin cell turnover. That’s a lot of claims: Read all about the benefits here, which include the science to back it up. And if you find yourself on this retinol journey—determined to find your perfect match—we collected our all-time favorites that can treat a wide spectrum of goals....