Sex, But Make It Virgin

Embracing being present with a partner.

Today's newsletter was created by Popsugar editor Emma Glassman-Hughes. The Rise of Sober Sex For many people, mind-altering substances and sex go together like peanut butter and jelly. And while it might be fun to mix the two occasionally, when you start feeling like you don't know how to have sex without the help of a drink or a puff or a pill, it's time to reassess.  For Popsugar's Taylor Andrews, the message was always clear: "If I wanted to lower my inhibitions or feel confident enough to make a move, it would start with a couple of margaritas at happy hour or a bottle of wine before bed." Now, she (alongside millions of other people on the internet) is rethinking those habits — and looking for answers about why sex and substances have been linked for so long. Read More These Actors Forged a Friendship Amid Cancer — Then Made a Movie About It The cancer community has a saying: "Cancer turns strangers into best friends and best friends into strangers." READ MORE → Being Outside Is Good For Your Body and Mind — Here's Why Your hot girl walk is a literal lifeline. READ MORE → Going to London? Here's What's Worth Packing, Including an $8 Purse Also, please send pics! READ MORE → You Should Switch Up Your Workouts — Here's How to Create a Plan Finding something you love so much that you can do it everyday is amazing. But experts say you might want to diversify juuuust a little bit. READ MORE → I Tried It: Mood-Boosting Mocktails In today's featured column, Popsugar's Chandler Plante tests whether dopamine drinks will help her see the glass half full. "Dopamine Drinks" Are Replacing Alcohol — I Put the TikTok Trend to the Test A drink designed to make you feel happier? Spectacular, give me 14 of them right now. You may have already heard of "dopamine dressing" or "dopamine decor," but allow us to introduce you to "dopamine drinks" — the latest neurotransmitter it-girl. These mood-boosting mocktails come prepared to replace the dregs of your last sleepy girl mocktail, so if you haven't already gotten on the functional mocktail bandwagon, now's the time. Given the current state of the world, it's not entirely shocking that people are looking for a simple way to boost their mood. Indulging in an occasional cocktail might seem like the obvious solution, but content creators like Olivia Noceda say dopamine drinks are better (and potentially more effective). "Did you know there's actually data showing a rise in dopamine from drinking mocktails?" Noceda asked in a January 2024 TikTok. "The difference is, you actually wake up the next day feeling great." Better mood and no hangover? I'm listening. — Chandler Plante Read More Buy Products, No Lie Presented by Personal Care Products Council Another reason to feel good about your shopping? This toolkit from Buy No Lie gives you tips to help minimize the risk of purchasing counterfeit cosmetics. Only the best for your beauty cabinet. Check out the toolkit here.  PS . . . Before you go, here are a few more stories from PS and beyond that you might enjoy. Reminiscing about the Golden Globes. Sigh. This is your sign to bake yourself a cake and listen to your body. New Year's resolution check-in time! Welcome to The Reset There's something about opening a new calendar that makes us want to feel our best. But you don't have to make huge changes to accomplish that. If you've already flopped on those lofty January goals, here's your chance to hit the reset button on your daily habits. Explore all the stories here. PS — click here to read more from us. Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe now to get more from PS in your inbox.   update preferences | privacy notice | unsubscribe This email was sent to latestnews401.cele@blogger.com.  View online    As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.   Vox Media, 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2026. All rights reserved.