Happy Friday! Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our survey over the past week. Overwhelmingly, your top priorities for 2026 are feeling well in your body, supporting your mental health, and deepening your relationships within your community. We're right there with you and can't wait to continue publishing content that supports these intentions. And thank you for the hundreds of kind notes and words of encouragement — each truly buoyed our small team, and we read every single one. :)
Warmly, AmyAnn Cadwell & The Good Trade Team
In this episode of "The Psychology of Relationships," NYT bestselling author Emily Nagoski, Ph.D., explains why sexual desire isn't one-size-fits-all and how stress, context, and emotional connection shape our sexual experiences.
"If you've ever been in a book club, you know how sometimes the discussion can reveal new connections and ideas that you would never have considered on your own? Maybe you make a new friend, or forge a deeper bond with someone you know through this shared experience.
This is basically what happened after my husband and I started sharing audio erotica with each other."
Curious about non-alcoholic wine and which brands actually taste good? Read our editor review to find out and order yourself a bottle for a cold winter's night!
"Trying to keep Dry January going all year? Ghia might be your new favorite. It's not just for people skipping alcohol — I still enjoy a weekend cocktail, but I'll reach for Ghia instead of a second drink, or for a weeknight hang that needs a little cocktail-level finesse." [Read my full review]
A reader comment we love:
"My weekend morning routine is to make a giant coffee, put on my favorite am radio shows on WFMU or Freeform Portland, and either work on my knitting or miniatures projects, or read a book with my cat on my lap. I also have a designated craft table/area by the window sill overlooking my complex's courtyard which has candles and incense that I like to burn to set the mood. It's super relaxing."
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