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Despite widespread belief, blue balls (and blue vulva) are actually not a medical ailment. Here, sex experts share how it can mean good news. (The person enduring it may convince their partner to engage in sex acts to relieve the sensation.) Ahead, sexologists break down exactly what blue balls mean (and, cruciallydontmean). When blue balls happen to vulva-owners, its known as either blue vulva or pink pelvis. The sensation may be uncomfortable, but it is not damaging, deadly, or lasting....

Figuring out what actually feels good to you is well worth your time. Here, two sex experts share their top three tips for finding pleasure. I would define pleasure as anything that you’re able to do that makes your body feel good. Think that sounds time-consuming, or like it involves a lot of effort? Listen, were all busy. Weve all got something to do, she says. sexologist and co-founder of Dame...

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Shaktibarre co-founder Corinne Wainer quickly realized that Zoom classes weren’t working for them. So they switched to a web-based app. But none of those issues compared to the obstacles created by the pandemic. It felt like every day was changing, saysEmily Ho, an instructor at Shaktibarre. The change felt like a sudden yank of our community. We were no longer able to go into our own space. Corinne Wainer is the founder, chief brand officer, and director of barre education for the Shaktibarre App....

Someone elses germs might be on that, right?! Bacteria are much more hardy than viruses, especially enveloped viruses like SARS-CoV-2, (i.e., COVID). The key is to have a good lather going. Or, keep your soap to yourself in a personal caddy if youre in a shared bathroom. Otherwise, you should be fine… it is soap, after all! On the hunt for more skin-care tips? assistant professor at University of California Riverside’s Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology...

Reproductive rights advocate Sharmin Hossain, campaign director ofLiberate Abortion, has ideasa lot of them. Hossain has been a champion of reproductive right since high school, she tells Well+Good. I grew up with young women who did not have access to sexual reproductive health resources, she says. When I found out that information, I became one of the biggest proponents of going to Planned Parenthood. I would say, You have to go!...

Understanding that, it got to a point where there was no way I could sit and do nothing. Beauty was a space where we just werent welcome, says Chuter. But the journey hasnt been easy. Your favorite brands are making bold PR statements about their support for the Black community, she wrote. For the next 72 hours DO NOT purchase from any brand and demand they release these figures. It was a really good time to have that conversation and get it into action, says Chuter....

Shay Mitchellis no stranger to multi-tasking. The key, she says, lies in her rest routine. When Mitchell’s not working, shes recharging with restorative beauty ritualsstarting with her hair. We caught up with Mitchell via Zoom and she shared all her go-to hair secrets, ahead. You dont realize it then, but it can take a toll on your hair," she says. Between the heat and consistent styling, damage is bound to occur....

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