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A smartphone app can help men last longer in bed

A smartphone app can help men last longer in bed

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Premature ejaculation is thought to affect 1 in 3 men Ievgen Chabanov / Alamy Men who experience premature ejaculation may be able to improve control and extend intercourse using a smartphone app, according to preliminary results from a small randomised trial. Premature ejaculation is considered the most common sexual dysfunction among men, estimated to affect around 1 in 3 men. An array of treatment options including drugs such as topical anaesthetics or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can delay ejaculation but must be taken repeatedly and may cause side effects. The pills also have to be taken some time before sex, which takes away from the spontaneity of the act. “The existing medical treatments are not curing the situation,” says Christer Groeben at Heidelberg University in Germany. The app, Melonga, offers men a curriculum designed by psychologists and urologists that combines arousal-awareness training, pelvic floor exercises, mindfulness techniques and cognitive behavioural strategies. Users are taught to recognise the “point of no return” before ejaculation and use breathing, relaxation and start-stop techniques to reduce arousal. Modules …

‘Our sofa bed sold the same day’: how to get rid of household clutter – without sending it to landfill | Ethical and green living

‘Our sofa bed sold the same day’: how to get rid of household clutter – without sending it to landfill | Ethical and green living

Published by Sam Flores

Forget blossom and bluebells, for many of us, the changing season means one thing: time for a spring clean. While you may have tackled the clothes you no longer want without sending them to landfill (if not, have a read of our guide to clearing out your clothes sustainably), other items in our homes are not always as straightforward. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. According to the circular living organisation Wrap, 22m items of furniture are thrown away each year in the UK, and worldwide, we discard 2.6m tonnes of e-waste (electronic waste) annually. Many of these items could be resold, upcycled or recycled. The British Heart Foundation reports that 62% of us throw away homeware items that are in good enough condition to be donated to charity. Here are some of the best ways to reuse, recycle and upcycle your unwanted stuff. How to get rid of household clutter Furniture Great to donate: charity shops are perfect for giving away …

Don’t Let Industry Jargon Cost You When Shopping for a Smart Bed

Don’t Let Industry Jargon Cost You When Shopping for a Smart Bed

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One of my pet peeves as a professional mattress tester of more than six years is seeing the names “adjustable mattress,” “adjustable frame,” and “smart bed” used interchangeably. While they are related products that can rely on each other to maximize performance and your overall sleep experience, each offers distinct qualities. It doesn’t help that these products consistently appear in the same search results for one another, often labeled interchangeably by the manufacturers. When that happens, of course, they will get mixed up. To make matters worse, you may think you have everything you need at checkout, only to find you’re adding an extra product you didn’t plan for. It’s time to set the record straight and adjust your understanding of all things adjustable mattresses. Under my wing you go to begin this journey. Updated March 2026: I’ve reworked this story to include information on smart beds, as well as a model I recommend. Adjustable Mattresses What is an adjustable mattress? Simply put, it’s designed to let users adjust how soft or firm they want …

Christina Applegate says she spends most of her day in bed amid MS diagnosis due to chronic pain

Christina Applegate says she spends most of her day in bed amid MS diagnosis due to chronic pain

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Christina Applegate has opened up about her day-to-day living with multiple sclerosis. The Emmy-winning actor, 54, was diagnosed with MS — an incurable autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord — in 2021, and has spoken openly about the debilitating pain of the condition. She now spends a big part of each day in her bed because her chronic pain makes it hard to move around, she told People in an interview published Tuesday ahead of the release of her upcoming memoir, You With The Sad Eyes. Applegate said despite the excruciating discomfort, she is committed to her routine of taking her 15-year-old daughter, Sadie, to school and activities. “I want to take her; it’s my favorite thing to do. It’s the …

How To Check For Bed Bugs When Staying At A Hotel

How To Check For Bed Bugs When Staying At A Hotel

Published by Sam Flores

Unpacking during your holiday in your new hotel room? Before you toss your suitcase on the bed or start hanging up clothes, doctors say there’s one crucial thing you need to do first. “When I first enter a hotel room, I typically leave my luggage at the entryway while I do a quick check for bed bugs,” said Dr. Brianna Olamiju, a dermatologist at Spring Street Dermatology. That’s right: those tiny, crawly critters could be lurking underneath the crisp white sheets of your bed. “When you enter a hotel room, make sure you immediately place luggage in the bathtub or on a tiled surface upon entry, then thoroughly inspect the mattress seams, headboard and furniture using a flashlight for bugs or dark stains,” said Dr. Kefah Al-Ramahi, an internal medicine physician at Hartford HealthCare. “Bed bugs and their evidence can be visible to the naked eye – adult bugs are about apple-seed sized – but you’re often spotting clues like tiny black ‘ink-like’ faecal dots, shed skins or small blood spots on sheets,” said Dr. …

Silk & Snow Bed Frame Review 2026: One Year Later

Silk & Snow Bed Frame Review 2026: One Year Later

Published by Jenni Sidey

Back in college, I purchased a utilitarian black metal bed frame and memory foam mattress from Wayfair. It was a solid bed: It served its purpose and followed me from apartment to apartment for (probably too many) years. Unfortunately, the black metal didn’t mesh with the midcentury modern vibe I was aiming for with the rest of my current apartment. So, I needed a change. Luckily, I came across Silk & Snow. Their Platform bed uses Japanese wooden joinery similar to the popular Thuma frame—but for literally half the price. They also offer a series of mattresses to compliment the frame. Here’s my Silk & Snow bed frame review, along with my take on the mattress, the assembly process, and whether it’s the right choice for anyone looking to upgrade their sleep situation. Silk & Snow Wooden Bed Frame with Headboard Silk & Snow The S&S Mattress Heavy-duty design, heavier-duty boxes I opted for the Platform bed with a wooden upholstered headboard and the S&S Memory Foam Mattress, both in size full. It arrived in …

Can Bed Rotting Be Good For You? Psychologist Weighs In

Can Bed Rotting Be Good For You? Psychologist Weighs In

Published by Sam Flores

Now that we’re into the second month of 2026, have you found that your hopeful ’new year, new me’ energy has started to wane a little? Same. In fact, I’ll be honest, there are often days where I struggle to get out of bed at all. I’m not quite depressed, I don’t think, but I do feel warmer and safer there. Apparently, my ‘bed rotting’ habit is not uncommon at this time of year. Dr Ritz Birah, a psychologist and sleep expert at Panda London, suggests many of us tend to languish a little more than usual in February. “Mid-February is one of the busiest periods in my clinic. The initial motivation of the New Year has worn off, the days are still short, and many people arrive feeling flat, depleted and quietly ashamed that they ‘just want to stay in bed’,” she says. “With constant rain, heavy grey skies and weeks of low light, it’s no surprise that the temptation to bed rot feels stronger than ever.” The term ‘bed rotting’ typically refers to …

9 Best Amazon Bed Frames We’d Actually Buy in 2026

9 Best Amazon Bed Frames We’d Actually Buy in 2026

Published by Jenni Sidey

The Best Upholstered Platform Bed on Amazon: Zinus Justina Sleep brand Zinus is known for its affordable mattresses and bed frames, but don’t think that means you’re buying a downgrade in quality. This Justina upholstered option is pretty simple to assemble, with a subdued silhouette. The fabric upholstery snaps into place over a simple metal bed frame, while solid wood legs keep the bed off the floor so your mattress gets plenty of ventilation. It has all the benefits of a sturdy metal frame, but to all the world it looks like an upholstered wood bed, and this one lacks a heavy headboard if you’re paring things back. The Best Bed Frame with an Adjustable Headboard: Zinus Raymond Zinus Raymond Wood Platform Bed with Adjustable Wood Headboard The Raymond platform bed from Zinus has a handy feature: the solid wood headboard can be adjusted to the height of your mattress. This midcentury modern-style option has enough clearance off the floor to store a fair amount of junk under there, though you’ll have to work around …

Many Adjustable Bed Frames Have a “Zero Gravity” Feature. I Tried It for a Week

Many Adjustable Bed Frames Have a “Zero Gravity” Feature. I Tried It for a Week

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On earth, zero gravity mode isn’t about feeling weightless so much as feeling supported using gentle elevation to nudge your body and legs into a more relaxed alignment. This distinction matters. “Most claims about sleep benefits tend to be exaggerated in the marketing world,” says Erin Flynn-Evans, director of the Fatigue Countermeasures Laboratory at NASA Ames Research Center. “What really matters is whether such claims can stand up to scientific scrutiny.” NASA’s research simply documents posture in space—not how people should sleep on Earth. Benefits of Zero-Gravity Sleeping Semantics aside, the claims around zero-gravity sleeping are compelling. “Short-term, people notice less tossing and turning and deeper comfort. Long-term, it supports spinal alignment, reduces inflammation, and helps the nervous system shift into true rest and repair,” says Annie Schlecht, a sleep consultant and occupational therapist who also practices craniosacral therapy. According to Schlecht, the gentle elevation can ease specific issues like lower back pain, sciatica, hip and joint discomfort, arthritis, and leg swelling. Keeping the upper body slightly raised can also benefit people with reflux, snoring, …

15 Best Bed Frames (2026), Tested in Our Homes

15 Best Bed Frames (2026), Tested in Our Homes

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Thuma Classic Bed Frame Durable. Sturdy. Easy setup. Price may be too high for some. 4 Upcycled wood. Cork bottoms. Recycled plastic felt. Two screws. (Pillowboard uses recycled wool, recycled polyamide, and other recycled fibers.) 1,500 pounds Twin—California king Lifetime warranty AmazonBasics Heavy Duty Bed Frame (18-inch) Simple setup. Room for storage underneath. Very basic. No edge support. 1 Metal 350 pounds (twin). 700 pounds (full, queen, king). Twin—king 1 year Zinus Abel Metal Platform Easy to move. Sturdy. Room for storage underneath. Mattress shifts around. 1 Steel 350 pounds (twin). 700 pounds (full, queen, king). Twin—king 5 years KD Frames Nomad Platform Bed Easy to set up. Very affordable. Comes unfinished (stain it yourself). 1 Unfinished tulip poplar hardwood 700 pounds Twin—California king 5 years Article Cooper Low-Profile Bed Low profile. Great value. Aesthetically pleasing. No under-bed storage. 2 Solid beech, plywood, walnut veneer 600 pounds (including mattress) Queen, king 1 year (30-day satisfaction guarantee) Awara Platform Bed Simple assembly. Slats are attached together. Beware stubbed toes. 1 Spruce. Other “naturally sourced materials.” 700 …