When someone says they have a “fast” metabolism, it’s easy to be not all that sure what the heck they are talking about. Is there really such a thing as a fast versus slow metabolism? And if so, is it possible for us to ramp up our own to have some control over it? What is metabolism? First, it’s important to know what exactly metabolism is. “Metabolism is the term that describes a combination of processes that the body uses shek

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. One of the most challenging aspects in the bedroom, especially in a new relationship, is learning your partner’s body and what makes it unique. Often, individual physical differences can require a slight adjustment in technique, especially if you are a very different size than your partner. As a 4-foot, 8-inch sex worker, I’ve learned the ins and outs of shek

It’s no secret that a lot of us don’t function without caffeine. It’s the life-changing elixir that helps us get through Monday morning meetings, red-eye flights and late night drives. And coffee, one of our favorite sources of caffeine, is even known to have some great health benefits. But the sad truth is that your daily iced cold brew or Red Bull can have some unfortunate side effects — and can, at times, make your body feel worse after your shek

Often when we think of cheating in relationships, we associate it with physical infidelity — an extracurricular sexual relationship. However, there’s inbetween territory — which can include emotional affairs and other behaviors outside your relationship that your partner wouldn’t be cool with. A term for it? Micro-cheating. “Micro-cheating is basically anything that crosses healthy and expected boundaries in a relationship, but stops short of physical infidelity,” says psychotherapist and dating coach, Toni Coleman. “While physical cheating is obviously much more shek