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What Really Happens When You're Turned On

What Your Masturbation Style Says About You

My Day On The Set Of A Western Porno

I Hired An Interior Designer Without Going Broke (& I'm Only 23)

I moved in with my boyfriend a little over a year ago. Our new home is a gorgeous, 1939 Art Deco-style building in the heart of West Hollywood; it's twice

by Arielle Pardes

"It's A Really Chill, Laid-back Job"

This year, like every year, Americans will celebrate the 20th day of April in parks and backyards across the country. But unlike every year, 4/20/2015

by Arielle Pardes

What’s Really Making Lululemon & Other Fitness Apparel So Expensive

Workouts are uncomfortable enough; you don't need extra irritation from your apparel. That's why fabric matters more than you think. The common approach

by Arielle Pardes

I Got My Vagina High, & I Actually Kind Of Liked It

Have you ever dreamed of your genitals getting high? The thought had never crossed my mind until I found myself staring at a small glass vial on my

by Arielle Pardes

#Jadapose Is About More Than Just Social Media

Trigger warning: This story contains sensitive content regarding sexual assault. When a 16-year-old girl named Jada was raped at a party in Houston,

by Arielle Pardes

Sex & Relationships

Can Science Find Your Perfect Match?

Summer is wedding season; 35% of marriages occur during the summer months, and this year, over 800,000 couples will tie the knot in June, July, or

by Arielle Pardes

Sex & Relationships

We Tried It: The World's First Laser Vibrator

We've heard of light making you sneeze — but can it make you orgasm? Introducing the Afterglow: the world’s first vibrator with light technology,

by Arielle Pardes

7 Gross Health Issues & How To Fix 'Em

There are things we can talk about with our friends, like our split ends or our overgrown cuticles. And then, there are the things we just don’t. Call

by Arielle Pardes

A Hands-On Guide To Masturbation

We love the idea of seduction. We also love the idea of hold-it-right-there, mind-blowing sex. But, most of all, we love the idea that you can give it to

by Arielle Pardes

Polyphasic Sleep: Hacking Shut-Eye

It all started with an innocuous wish: If only there were more hours in the day. I’ll bet you’ve wished for that, too. It’s human nature to race

by Arielle Pardes