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Things We Don’t Talk About
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Mar. 27, 2023
The Very Best Men’s Hair-Loss Treatments
Exploring the hair-growth treatments that work, the laser treatment that might, and the vitamins that don’t.
By
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and
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and
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and
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“It’s a sexy-looking piece of organizational equipment that makes me horny all on its own.”
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Feb. 19, 2021
I Gave Up on Period Underwear — Until I Tried This (Rather Sexy) Pair
It really just looks like cute high-waisted briefs.
By
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Dec. 16, 2020
A Sex Book for Every Type of Person
To quote John Waters, “If you go home with somebody, and they don’t have any books, don’t fuck ’em!”
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The Tiny Stickers Chris Black Uses to Avoid ‘Painful, Bleeding Nipples’ on Runs
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July 28, 2020
With These 3 Supplies, I Drove 13 Hours Without Using a Public Restroom
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Those wooden ones with a rubber suction cup are amateur hour.
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The Best Long-Distance Sex Toys, According to Sex Experts
The ones that (via Wi-Fi) go the extra mile.
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From warm baths to doughnut pillows.
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Because as one doctor told us, “Patients should not be embarrassed to talk about it.”
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Everything You Need to Prevent and Treat Cold Sores, According to Dermatologists
What to do before — and after — they arrive.
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and
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things we don’t talk about
Feb. 11, 2020
The Best Bullet Vibrators, According to Sex-Toy Experts
Discreet vibrators that still pack a punch.
By
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Jan. 31, 2020
The Best Non-Vibrating Sex Toys, According to Experts
Because analog sex toys can do the job, too.
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and
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things we dont talk about
Jan. 30, 2020
The Best Kegel Exercisers, According to Sex Experts and Physical Therapists
Including basic Kegel weights, vibrating exercisers, and smart devices that give biofeedback via apps.
By
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things we don’t talk about
Jan. 28, 2020
The Best Eco-Friendly Condoms and Lubes, According to Sex Experts
Sex-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
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things we don’t talk about
Jan. 23, 2020
The Best Condoms for Every Shape, Size, and Proclivity
Including the “Goldilocks” of condoms and ones for quickies.
By
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and
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things we don’t talk about
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From Epsom salt soaks to over-the-counter orthotic insoles.
By
Dominique Pariso
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June 6, 2019
How to Get Rid of Ingrown Toenails, According to Podiatrists and Pedicurists
Because it’s sandal season.
By
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What Are the Best Remedies (and Dairy Alternatives) for Lactose Intolerance?
We asked a dietitian and a nutritionist for advice.
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How to Prevent and Get Rid of Dandruff, According to Dermatologists
11 products to help you get rid of your flakes.
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things we dont talk about
Oct. 25, 2018
What to Do About Smelly Feet, According to Podiatrists
One way is sanitizing your shoes with a UV light.
By
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The Best Over-the-counter Psoriasis Treatments, According to Dermatologists
Soothers and exfoliants for scaly skin.
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How to Get Rid of Body Acne, According to Skin Experts
So you don’t have to cover up this summer.
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The Probiotic Tampons That Saved Me From Pain and Misery
My painful weeklong problem was gone within an hour.
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It’s like a hair-removing back scratcher.
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