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  1. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Gifts for Doctors, According to Medical ProfessionalsSleep aids, stress relievers, nice pens, and fancy chocolate for the overworked and underslept.
    By Lori Keong, Karen Iorio Adelson, and Ambar Pardilla
  2. best in class
    The 10 Very Best Electric ToothbrushesIncluding rotating, oscillating, and sonic toothbrushes.
    By Arielle Avila
  3. best in class
    The Very Best Adjustable DumbbellsA solid space-saving addition to any home-gym setup.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  4. best in class
    30 of the Very Best VibratorsAccording to sex experts, shop owners, and professional reviewers.
    By Dominique Pariso
  5. best in class
    The 7 Very Best Menstrual CupsWe talked to gynecologists, plus menstrual-cup experts and enthusiasts, to find out.
    By Dominique Pariso
  6. best in class
    The 8 Very Best SAD LampsEverything you need to know about buying a light-therapy lamp to treat seasonal affective disorder, a.k.a. SAD.
    By Liza Corsillo
  7. best in class
    The 7 Very Best Standing Desk MatsTo complete your ergonomic WFH setup.
    By Dominique Pariso
  8. best in class
    The 7 Very Best Standing DesksFrom simple manual options to highly customizable rigs.
    By Jordan Bowman
  9. best in class
    The 8 Very Best LubesIncluding a vanilla-lemon flavored lube.
    By Dominique Pariso
  10. best in class
    The 16 Very Best Natural DeodorantsNo, a natural deodorant doesn’t stop sweat, but it does “allow underarms to breathe naturally,” one expert explains.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  11. testing testing
    We Tested 25 Fancy Vibrators to Find the Best“While it is pricey, if it ever broke, I would go without groceries to buy a new one.”
    By Dominique Pariso
  12. best in class
    The 12 Very Best ToothpastesIncluding ones to brighten your pearly whites and help with sensitivity.
    By Arielle Avila
  13. best in class
    The 8 Best Sinus-Rinse Kits and Neti PotsIncluding gentle mists and more intense rinses for stuffier days.
    By Arielle Avila
  14. people’s choice
    The Best Hand Sanitizers on Amazon, According to Reviews“Who gets excited when their hand sanitizer comes in the mail? This guy does.”
    By The Editors
  15. best in class
    The 8 Very Best Over-the-Counter Mouth Guards for Teeth Grinders“Teeth are stupid” — so they need a little extra support sometimes.
    By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  16. recommended by experts
    What Are the Best Face Masks for Smoke?As West Coast wildfires burn, millions are exposed to the dangers of smoke inhalation.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  17. on-site shop
    What’s in These Supplements That Famous People Can’t Live Without?Two specific supplements will get name-checked time and again by celebrities who talk to the Strategist.
    By Alexandra Ilyashov
  18. sweat week
    Does a Natural Antiperspirant Actually Exist?An unusually good natural deodorant made us wonder.
    By Lauren Ro
  19. recommended by experts
    The Best Ways to Prevent Thigh Chafe When It’s Hot and Humid OutsideSixteen experts recommend the anti-chafe products they rely on, from glide-on balms, to powders you can precisely apply, to garter-style leg bands.
    By Alexandra Ilyashov, Dominique Pariso, and Tembe Denton-Hurst
  20. things we don’t talk about
    The Best Bad-Breath Remedies, According to DentistsIncluding everything from sugar-free gum to a saliva supplement.
    By Lori Keong and Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  21. hot bod
    The Little Trick Hardcore Cyclists Swear ByEven if you’re more of a runner than a biker, you could probably use this.
    By Maggie Lange
  22. strategist investigates
    Should You Be Wearing a Face Shield?Two infectious-disease specialists weigh in on the visor-style face coverings.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  23. recommended by experts
    The Best Earplugs for Sleeping, According to Sleep ExpertsWe talked to sleep doctors, including the Sleep Doctor, about their favorites.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson and Louis Cheslaw
  24. the drugstore project
    The Best At-Home Hemorrhoid Treatments, According to GastroenterologistsFrom warm baths to doughnut pillows.
    By Chloe Anello
  25. the drugstore project
    How to Treat and Prevent Blisters, According to PodiatristsRead up before you break out your strappy sandals.
    By Lauren Levy and Karen Iorio Adelson
  26. the drugstore project
    The Best IBS Treatments, According to GastroenterologistsBecause as one doctor told us, “Patients should not be embarrassed to talk about it.”
    By Chloe Anello
  27. things we don’t talk about
    Everything You Need to Prevent and Treat Cold Sores, According to DermatologistsWhat to do before — and after — they arrive.
    By Lori Keong and Dominique Pariso
  28. recommended by experts
    How to Get Rid of Diaper Rash, According to DermatologistsDown to the right diapers, wipes, and creams.
    By Lauren Ro and Lori Keong
  29. things we don’t talk about
    The Best Non-Vibrating Sex Toys, According to ExpertsBecause analog sex toys can do the job, too.
    By Lauren Ro and Frankie May Wong
  30. strat investigates
    The Gold Standard Pandemic Masks Are Out of Stock, So What Should You Get?Follow the CDC’s recommendations, and be sure to keep washing your hands.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  31. things we don’t talk about
    The Best Eco-Friendly Condoms and Lubes, According to Sex ExpertsSex-toy shop owners and sex educators weigh in on the best eco-friendly and vegan condoms, plus the organic and vegan lubes to use with them.
    By Lauren Ro
  32. things we don’t talk about
    The Best Condoms for Every Shape, Size, and ProclivityIncluding the “Goldilocks” of condoms and ones for quickies.
    By Frankie May Wong and Dominique Pariso
  33. people’s choice
    The Best Natural Sunscreens on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersIncluding one that “offers unparalleled, chemical-free sun protection, and goes on invisible, matte, and non-greasy.”
    By The Editors
  34. teeth week
    28 Famous People on All the Things They Use to Keep Their Teeth CleanIncluding Ryan Reynolds’s go-to toothbrush, Alicia Silverstone’s mouthwash, and Olivia Wilde’s favorite dental floss.
    By Kayla Levy
  35. recommended by experts
    The 5 Best Alcohol-Free Mouthwashes, According to DentistsThat won’t burn or dry out your mouth.
    By Lori Keong
  36. recommended by experts
    How to Get Rid of (and Prevent) Red Wine Stains on Your TeethDentists agree: Keep on eating cheese with your wine to block stains.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  37. testing testing
    We Tried the New Start-up Adult Diapers (That Don’t Look Anything Like Diapers)“The average bladder holds one cup of urine before the feeling of ‘gotta go’ hits, so I emptied one cup of water into my Willows.”
    By Frankie May Wong
  38. sleep week
    Do Natural Sleep Aids Like Melatonin and Valerian Actually Work?The short answer: melatonin just might, but valerian is a waste of time.
    By Margaret Rhodes
  39. strat explainer
    What Are Prebiotics? And Do I Need Them?The next wave in bacterial health.
    By Margaret Rhodes
  40. our shopping cart
    Stuff We Buy Ourselves: The Toothbrushes We Use Morning and NightSurprisingly, only one of us uses the Sonicare.
    By The Editors
  41. recommended by experts
    How to Clean Your Ears (Properly), According to ENTsPut the Q-tip down.
    By Lori Keong
  42. trust me i should know
    The Non-Smelly Mosquito Repellents I Use to Prevent Quasimodo-like ReactionsBecause even if I get ER-level allergic reactions, I refuse to spend my life smelling like a citronella candle.
    By Maureen O'Connor
  43. strat investigates
    What Does an Acupressure Mat Actually Do?A look into the massage therapy that eased my back pain in under ten minutes.
    By Lori Keong
  44. ask the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: Can You Help Me Find a Travel Toothbrush?Lucky you, I recently learned about the best one.
    By Lauren Levy
  45. trust me i should know
    Everything I Carry Around in a Ziploc to Combat My Chronic NauseaI’ll carry this stuff with me when lying on the couch with saltines isn’t an option.
    By Alexa Tucker
  46. this thing’s incredible
    The Best Fancy European Toothpaste (and It’s Not Marvis)It looks like the kind of thing a cheerful WWI-era nurse would have in her supply kit.
    By Angela Serratore
  47. trust me i should know
    Everything I Use to Calm My Chronic AnxietyIn addition to my medication, these things help calm the feeling of dread.
    By Ariel Kanter
  48. strat explainer
    Which Hangover Cures, Pills, and Patches Really Work, According to Science?The Strategist’s guide to the pills, patches, drinks, and IV drips that claim to make your hangovers less terrible.
    By Maxine Builder
  49. this thing’s incredible
    My Sculptural Desk Humidifier Quenches My Skin All Day Long“This little guy never stops misting, so there’s a continuous stream of cold air blowing on your face.”
    By Lori Keong
  50. recommended by experts
    Everything You Can Do to Prevent Keto FluAn expert’s favorite inoculation hacks.
    By Jessica Silvester
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