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The Promise of Permeability

By Henry Emmons, MD and Aimee Prasek, PhD

How to soften your defenses so you can let feelings in — and out again.

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Romantic Escapes

By Jill Patton, FMCHC

Leaving regular life behind for a getaway or vacation can be hard, but it’s worth it for the health of your relationship.

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Your Fit and Functional Pelvic Floor

By Lauren Bedosky

Pelvic-floor health is an important, yet often overlooked, component of overall well-being. Discover how to keep this group of muscles strong and healthy.

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A Functional-Medicine Approach to Endometriosis

By Mo Perry

How to address this painful condition with diet and lifestyle interventions.

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Pillow Talk: A Q&A With Sex Therapist Vanessa Marin

By Emily Ewen

Sex therapist Vanessa Marin and her husband Xander Marin help couples take the intimidation out of getting intimate.

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The Sensuality Workout

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

These playful moves engage your muscles and your senses, helping to prime you for intimacy.

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ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Take Your Libido-Supporting Supplements

By Experience Life Staff

If your sex drive has waned, consider giving these key vitamins and herbs a try.

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The Case for Sex Therapy

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Here’s how individual or partner therapy can help you understand your desires and boundaries, improve communication with your partner — and enjoy better sex.

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7 Ways to Make Your Bedroom More Intimate

By Elizabeth Millard

Creating space for intimacy is an important part of your overall wellness. Feng shui experts and sex educators offer their top strategies.

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Beyond Binary Gender Diversity

By Craig Cox

More young people identify as transgender, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming than ever before.

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What Is Vitamin P?

By Jill Patton, FMCHC

How taking real pleasure in food supports your health.

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How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner

By Laine Bergeson Becco

Sex educators explain why talking about sex with our partners can be so challenging — and how to get more comfortable with it.

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“The Pill” for Guys?

By Michael Dregni

An array of male contraceptives are under development — including a new, nonhormonal male birth control pill.

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4 Ways Exercise Makes Sex Better

By Andrew Heffernan

Physical activity can bolster sexual desire, performance, and satisfaction.

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Why Is the Maternal Mortality Rate in the United States So High?

By Kaelyn Riley

Learn why giving birth in the United States is more dangerous today than it was three decades ago.

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex

By Jon Spayde

It’s time to do away with the traditional idea of The Talk. Parents can teach kids about sex in a way that empowers, rather than simply embarrasses, the younger generation.

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3 Tips to Help Teens Set Realistic Fitness Goals

By Nicole Radziszewski

Are you a teen embarking on a fitness journey? Embrace these tips to help you achieve your goals.

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PUMPING IRONY: Still Clueless After All These Years

By Craig Cox

The scientific community continues to struggle to understand how to diagnose and treat long COVID, which can be especially hard on seniors. But some critics believe the answers are hidden in plain sight.

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6 Tips to Help You Successfully Navigate Telemedicine Appointments

By Jon Spayde

Virtual healthcare services can increase access, yet they come with their own barriers and limitations. Functional-medicine practitioner Susan Blum, MD, MPH, shares guidance for navigating telemedicine.

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Why Your Body Needs Calcium and How to Maximize Your Intake

By Catherine Guthrie

Calcium is a key mineral for more than just healthy bones. Learn about its essential functions, recommended intake, optimal food sources, and signs that you may be low.

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6 Things to Know About the “Miracle” Drug Ozempic

By Frank Lipman, MD 

Functional-medicine pioneer Frank Lipman, MD, on what you should know about weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.

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