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August 6, 2024/Sex & Relationships

What Are Twin Flame Relationships and Are They Healthy?

This spiritual way of understanding a connection can be affirming and uplifting — but it can also enable abuse

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August 5, 2024/Sex & Relationships

Here’s How To Handle the Ick When You’re Dating

An ‘ick’ is a form of projection based on cognitive bias and shouldn’t be confused as a dealbreaker

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August 1, 2024/Sex & Relationships

Verbal Abuse: What It Is, What It Sounds Like and How To Address It

From depression and disordered eating to headaches and high blood pressure, words can hurt us in all kinds of ways

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July 19, 2024/Sex & Relationships

Can You Get an STI From Kissing?

Some sexually transmitted infections, like the herpes simplex virus and cytomegalovirus, can be transmitted through saliva and kissing

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July 19, 2024/Sex & Relationships

Jealous of Your Partner’s Past? Here’s Why Retroactive Jealousy Stings

Retroactive jealousy is often rooted in anxiety and insecurity — but there are steps you can take to help tame this green-eyed monster

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July 18, 2024/Sex & Relationships

How and When Emotional Cheating Crosses a Line

Fostering romantic and/or sexual feelings for other people outside of your relationship can lead to long-term consequences

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July 17, 2024/Sex & Relationships

What Is a Sexual History? And Why It’s Important

Your sexual history directly influences your physical, mental and emotional health in a multitude of ways

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June 14, 2024/Men's Health

What Causes Erectile Dysfunction in Younger Men?

Psychological factors are the main cause of ED in younger men, followed by medications and a range of health conditions

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June 10, 2024/Sex & Relationships

What Is the Cycle of Abuse and How Do You Break It?

The cycle of abuse is a simple theory for understanding relationship violence — but the model might not fit everyone’s situation

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June 3, 2024/Sleep

The Scandinavian Sleep Method: A Surprisingly Simple Fix for Couples Struggling With Blanket-Hogging

Sleeping with separate blankets can help you get the ZZZs you need — without fighting for covers all night

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