June 13, 2019 at 03:30AM by CWC What happens when you want to have sex…but just aren’t that excited about the possibilities in front of you? Fortunately, the common (but rarely discussed) relationship issue of a boring sex life *can* be solved. Here, in her latest for the Well+Good Council, sex expert and relationship coach… Continue Reading →

June 10, 2019 at 07:38AM by CWC We’ve all heard the maxim that you can’t really love someone else until you love yourself. A few prominent experts contend the same logic applies to sex, sexual energy, and your identity as a sexual being. And really, it makes sense: “The most important sexual relationship you will… Continue Reading →

June 06, 2019 at 10:03AM by CWC Esther Perel turned 60-years-old last year. A luminary of sex and relationships, Perel celebrated the milestone by hosting a straight-up fabulous party. She didn’t fill the room with just anybody, though, she explains to actor Alia Shawkat in the latest episode of Death, Sex & Money. A thoughtful,… Continue Reading →

June 04, 2019 at 12:07PM by CWC Living your best life should NOT mean you spend your precious self-care time and energy zig-zagging all over town to go to the gym, the acupuncturist, the health coach, the beauty bar, the meditation studio, and healthy cafe. Phew! Now, both newcomers and bold-face brands are capturing the… Continue Reading →

June 04, 2019 at 07:36AM by CWC At this point, it’s tough to go a day without seeing at least half a dozen inspirational quotes pop up on your Instagram feed. Most are fun and encouraging, and some may even provide you with the boost you need to slay your day. But every once in… Continue Reading →

May 29, 2019 at 09:00AM by CWC When it comes to Things You Never Want to Hear Your Doctor Say, “Your STI test came back positive” is right up there with “I’ve never seen something like this before!” Sexually transmitted infections are popularly cast as boogeymen of the bedroom—and considering all the damage having one… Continue Reading →

May 23, 2019 at 09:20AM by CWC Ever notice how the things you think will make you happier—a new job, a raise, a date for Friday night—don’t always change your life as much as you think they will? Sure, there’s a momentary high that comes with having extra cash in the bank or a good make-out… Continue Reading →

May 23, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC There are lots of emotions I feel before I even get out of bed in the a.m., but these days, jealousy is one of the most common. At least that’s the case on the mornings I scroll through Instagram first thing. When I go that route, I’m inevitably… Continue Reading →

May 21, 2019 at 08:13AM by CWC Twenty-eight-year-old Elana Cohen felt her phone vibrate as she walked into a work meeting. It was her 93-year-old grandmother, calling for the third time that day. “Hi Grandma, everything OK?” she asked. “I just had a nightmare,” her grandmother said. “I wanted to hear your voice.” Cohen peeked… Continue Reading →

May 20, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC The “Friday Flop,” as I like to call it, is one of the best parts of the week. It’s when I get home from work, flop down on the couch, and give my muscles the much-deserved break they need after going nonstop since 5:30 a.m. on Monday morning…. Continue Reading →

May 17, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC If the impending summer season’s got you in reinvention mode—whether you’re trading your black leggings for pastel bike shorts or have bigger shifts in mind—prepare to get a major boost from the cosmos. There’s a game-changing full moon happening this weekend, and it’s set to leave some big… Continue Reading →

May 17, 2019 at 10:59AM by CWC If I’ve learned anything from CW teen dramas—and trust me, I could get a PhD in Gossip Girl—it’s that most first instances of saying “I love you” are more-or-less unplanned. Those heavily weighed three words, eight letters can become a big point of contention in the relationship. Let’s… Continue Reading →

May 16, 2019 at 12:30PM by CWC I decided to have an abortion when I was 16 years old. I remember the night that I got pregnant. It was after homecoming. I had recently switched birth control, and the condom my boyfriend and I were using broke. We stopped after that, but it was too… Continue Reading →

May 15, 2019 at 03:30AM by CWC After a visit to her ancestral homeland, chef and wellness expert Candice Kumai returned a changed woman. Now, to celebrate her birthday, the Well+Good Council member shares some of the life lessons that have helped her most. Returning from Japan, as the wheels of the plane touched down… Continue Reading →

May 13, 2019 at 08:50AM by CWC Some people say you’ll never forget your first kiss. Well, I’ll never forget my first beet. When I tried the root veggie for the first time as a kid, I was not into it. Not even the cool pink color or my cartoon crush could get me to… Continue Reading →