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Gabrielle Kassel

Sex and Relationship Expert

Gabrielle Kassel is a sex educator and journalist. With over 10 years of experience, Gabrielle focuses on the intersection of pleasure, LGBTQ issues, and sexual wellness. Their work includes reported features, service journalism, SEO explainers, product testing and roundups, on-record expert commentary and brand education, and more. Gabrielle has over 2,500 bylines across Cosmopolitan, GQ, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Healthline, and numerous others. They are also the co-host and creator of the Bad in Bed Podcast, interviewing leading sex educators and therapists. Gabrielle has a Bachelor’s in English Language and Literature and the Study of Women and Gender from Smith College. They are currently working towards a dual master's in Human Sexuality and Social Work from Widener University, and plan to offer queer-inclusive therapy and write a sex therapist’s guide to pleasurable queer sex.

Education

  • BA, Double Major in Study of Women & Gender and English, Minor in Poetry, Smith College
  • Dual Master's in Human Sexuality & Social Work, Widener University (Expected graduation Spring 2027)

Certifications & Organizations

  • CrossFit CF-L1 Trainer & Coach
  • Locally competitive athlete
  • Ranked in the top 150 women in CrossFit in North America

Favorite Piece of Advice

One of my favorite pieces of advice is to expand your definition of sex beyond penetration. When people understand that sex can include anything from fantasizing to touch, kissing, or self-exploration, it reduces pressure and creates more freedom to discover what genuinely feels pleasurable. Seeking out accurate, sex-positive education can also help unlearn shame and replace it with curiosity and agency.

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Forum Comments (2)

How can you help when your girlfriend is on her period?
Exactly what an individual wants or needs when menstruating is going to vary person-to-person, based on factors like their gender-identity, unique symptom set, personality, and more. With that, the best way to support your partner when they are on their period is ask them how they might want to be supported. While some might feel cared for by having a bath run for them, others might want their partner to run out and get whatever food they are craving.

Other potential acts of kindness someone who is menstruating might enjoy include: warming a heating pad, gifting CBD balm, making tea, bringing them over-the-counter painkillers, and generally offering patience and kindness as they navigate discomfort.
What is LGBTQ inclusive therapy?
LGBTQ+-inclusive therapy—more commonly known as queer-affirmative therapy—is therapy that affirms all sexual orientations, gender identities, and relationship structures. LGBTQ+ inclusive therapists aim to avoid assumptions about clients' gender or sexuality, while also acknowledging the unique ways that homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia can negatively impact the mental well-being of people who do not. Inclusive therapists aim to create a space where clients don’t have to educate, and instead can shed shame, embrace queer joy, and be affirmed in normalcy.

Co-authored Articles (9)

How to

Make Sex Better

Is sex not as fun as you want it to be? Is it even kind of painful? Having sex is great for your health and your relationship, and there are all kinds of things you can do to make it better. To help you out, we've pulled...

How Freaky Am I Quiz

Think you’re a certified freak, 7 days a week? Even if you’re totally spotless in the streets, we’re here to see if you’re wild in the sheets. Are you ready? Answer these spicy questions honestly (don’t worry,...

How Good Am I In Bed Quiz

Are you a master between the sheets, or you still learning the ropes? Not everyone is an expert in bed, and we’re here to find out if you've got what it takes. Just answer these spicy questions, and we’ll rate how g...

Sex Toy Quiz

Have you ever wondered what it would take to bring your sex life to the next level? What would transform your pleasure, desire, and intimacy for the better? The answer is simple: a great sex toy. But not every sex toy i...

15 Ways to Be a More Passionate & Intimate Lover

Stay connected to your partner and spice things up with these tips For a lot of people, sex is a pretty important part of any romantic relationship. Sure, it's not the ''only'' thing, but it's up there—and maybe you fe...

What Sex Toy Should You & Your Partner Try Quiz

You and your partner are looking to spice things up in the bedroom, and we think that’s amazing. Whether you’re looking to connect or to come…alive, we’ll match you with the perfect toy for you and your partner...

How to

Tell Your Boyfriend You Have Your Period

Getting your period is a normal part of life for many people and is nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of. Your boyfriend already knows that you have to get your period someday, so it might not come to that much of a s...

How to

Tell when Your Girlfriend Is on Her Period

There are a lot of reasons why you may want to know when your girlfriend is on her period, but it can be a kind of sensitive subject. You may be unsure of how to find out or ask respectfully. Thankfully, this article is ...

How to

Become Sexually Confident (for Women)

Sexual confidence comes from within, and learning to develop your confidence can take a lot of work. You may have poor sexual confidence due to poor body image or lack of sexual experience. However, confidence is critica...