Rachel Varina is a full-time freelance writer covering everything from the best vibrators (the Lelo Sona) to the best TV shows (The Vampire Diaries). She has over 10 years of editorial experience with bylines at Women's Health, Elite Daily, Betches, and more. She lives in Tampa, Florida, but did not feed her husband to tigers. When she's not testing out new sex toys (100+ and counting so far!) , she's likely chilling with her dogs or eating buffalo chicken dip. Ideally at the same time. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
How to Make Out So Well They Never Want You to Stop
Expert tips for making out that feels natural and enjoyable without rushing to sex.
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Low-Maintenance Relationships Aren't What We Think
Being 'low-maintenance' in relationships isn't the flex we think it is.
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Dating Pessimism and Your FYP
Your TikTok feed might be making you hate dating more than reality.
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Maybe It’s Time to Date Outside Your Type
Your type isn't a compatibility test, redefine what matters for lasting love.
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What Counts as Cheating in a Relationship
Cheating definitions vary by relationship boundaries, not universal rules.
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Handcuffs for Sex: Beginner Guide
How to safely use handcuffs during sex with kink experts.
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Anorgasmia: What's Wrong With Your Orgasms?
Why can't you reach orgasm? Experts explain causes and fixes.
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How to Turn Down Sex Without Rejection
Say 'not tonight' without making your partner feel rejected.
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15 Best Dating Apps for Serious Relationships
Find apps that match your serious relationship goals without wasting time on the wrong people.
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Four Attachment Styles Explained by Experts
Understanding your attachment style can improve relationships and self-awareness
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Left on read: what it actually means
Experts decode the anxiety of unanswered texts and explain what silence really says about your connection.
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How to actually get a response in someone's DMs
Dating experts reveal the exact moves that work when you're sliding into DMs.
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Dom/sub relationships are about way more than sex
The power exchange dynamic can be sexual, emotional, or both, and there's no single way to do it right.
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