Unlock productivity by understanding the roles of both pain and pleasure. Find out how balancing them can lead to increased motivation and achievement.

Though 2025 has been an especially punishing year, faith leaders in L.A. say that choosing joy can be an act of liberation. Here are some ways to do it.

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I was told I may never orgasm after my operation, but after experimenting and getting past my anxieties, I'm so confident in what my body can do.

Your support goes further this holiday season. When you buy an annual membership or give a one-time contribution, we’ll give a membership to someone who can’t afford access. It’s a simple way for you ...

As humans, we all face trials and tribulations. With life comes both joy and suffering; there is no escaping that. But the challenges we face have the opportunity to become our greatest teachers if we ...

When was the last time you curled up with a good book or flipped through the pages of a magazine? If it’s been a while, you’re not alone: The number of Americans who read for fun has plummeted over ...

We tend to credit animals like cats and dogs with a certain degree of mental complexity. But fish aren’t usually afforded that kind of praise. “They do not talk, they do not bark,” says Caio Maximino, ...

People are a mystery. Sometimes I'm convinced we're all just a bunch of intricate puzzles who happen to be wearing pants. To have a decent shot at comprehending human behavior, we need to better ...

Researchers fear the reading decline reflects how many Americans have less and less leisure time. “Reading for pleasure, among other forms of arts participation, is a health behavior,” said one author ...