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Gabrielle Kassel

POPSUGAR 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 POPSUGAR, 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

Cones Are the New Sexcessory You May Want in Your Nightstand

Apr 30, 2024

Cones Are the New Sexcessory You May 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.

Are You a Butt Clencher?

Nov 29, 2023

Are You a Butt Clencher?

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

Calisthenics Is Having a Renaissance. Get to Know the Simple but Effective Training Style.

Oct 31, 2023

Calisthenics Is Having a Renaissance. Get to Know the Simple but Effective Training Style.

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.

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.

These Are the Best Shoes For CrossFit, According to Pros

Jun 2, 2023

These Are the Best Shoes For CrossFit, According to Pros

Between the squat snatch, ring muscle-up, pistol single-leg squat, and clean and jerk, there's no shortage of hard-to-learn movements in CrossFit training.

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

Jun 1, 2023

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 Is CrossFit, Exactly? Certified Coaches Share What to Know

May 18, 2023

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 Sore Is Too Sore? Everything to Know About Post-Workout Muscle Soreness

May 3, 2023

How Sore Is Too Sore? Everything to Know About Post-Workout Muscle Soreness

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

Why the Meaning of LGBTQ+ May Change, and That's OK

Nov 8, 2022

Why the Meaning of LGBTQ+ May Change, and That's OK

Whether you've long been a member of the queer community, you recently found a place for yourself under the umbrella, or you're learning to be an ally, you likely have some general understanding of what the term "LGBTQ+" means.