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Gabrielle Kassel

PS Contributor

Gabrielle Kassel (she/her) is a sex and wellness journalist who writes at the intersection of queerness, sexual health, and pleasure. In addition to PS, her work has appeared in Shape, Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, Women's Health, Health, Self, Men's Health, Greatist, and more! In her free time, Gabrielle can be found coaching CrossFit, reviewing pleasure products, hiking with her border collie, or recording episodes of the podcast she cohosts called "Bad in Bed." Follow her on Instagram @gabriellekassel.

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Latest Posts From Gabrielle

Is “Sexual Flatness” Ruining Your Sex Life? Esther Perel Says So

Apr 2, 2025

Is “Sexual Flatness” Ruining Your Sex Life? Esther Perel Says So

Sexual relationships are a lot like a can of LaCroix.

Masturbation Cramps Are Real — Here's What Causes Them

Mar 10, 2025

Masturbation Cramps Are Real — Here's What Causes Them

Masturbating should feel good — during, of course, but also after, when you're left to enjoy the mood-boosting, stress-relieving endorphins associated with self love.

Cones Are the Latest Sexcessory You Want in Your Nightstand

Jan 28, 2025

Cones Are the Latest Sexcessory You Want in Your Nightstand

When you hear the word cone, you may make think of ice cream, the plastic headpiece your dog wears after a visit to the vet, or the orange markers in a construction zone.

What Is CrossFit, Exactly? Certified Coaches Share What to Know

Nov 22, 2024

What Is CrossFit, Exactly? Certified Coaches Share What to Know

Much like Dungeons and Dragons, Renaissance faires, and sex parties, CrossFit is something that everyone has heard of — but few have an accurate understanding of what it entails and who it's for.

How Mushroom Sex Toys Will Get You High on Pleasure

Nov 13, 2024

How Mushroom Sex Toys Will Get You High on Pleasure

Between cordyceps coffee, mushroom chocolate, psilocybin retreats, and psychedelic therapy, there's no question that mushrooms are all the rage in the wellness world.

How to Relieve Post-Workout Muscle Soreness — and What Not to Do

Aug 21, 2024

How to Relieve Post-Workout Muscle Soreness — and What Not to Do

Making eye contact with your gym crush in the weight room mirror.

What Exactly Is Calisthenics Training, and Should You Try It?

Jul 19, 2024

What Exactly Is Calisthenics Training, and Should You Try It?

A flag pole isn't just the thing Flick gets his tongue stuck on in "A Christmas Story," a gathering point at day camps, or a place to hang a Pride flag in June — it's also an exercise making the rounds on social media.

Squishy Sex Toys (Yes, Squishy) Are Trending

Jul 2, 2024

Squishy Sex Toys (Yes, Squishy) Are Trending

Squishy is a word that you may use to describe a marshmallow or the face of a pit bull puppy, but sex toys?

Are You a Butt Clencher?

Jun 18, 2024

Are You a Butt Clencher?

If you're a parent, the term "clenched butt" might bring to mind a toddler gunning for the potty.

Can You Be "Too Sore" After a Workout?

Jun 14, 2024

Can You Be "Too Sore" After a Workout?

Muscle soreness is about as comfortable as running into your ex in the weight room (meaning, not at all).

9 Healthy Snacks With Fruit That'll Actually Leave You Satisfied

Oct 21, 2023

9 Healthy Snacks With Fruit That'll Actually Leave You Satisfied

Between creative cottage cheese toppings, frozen yogurt bites, and pumpkin-spiced everything, there's likely no shortage of snack inspo on your social feeds.

7 Strap-Ons That Are Both Comfy and Pleasurable

Aug 22, 2023

7 Strap-Ons That Are Both Comfy and Pleasurable

If you want your vulva-owning partner to penetrate you hands-free, it's time for you to invest in a strap-on dildo.