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The unexpected personality trait that might make you better in bed
First off, no guarantees here. But [a study just found]( that people who are extra conscientious (you know, diligent, meticulous, careful, attentive, studious, thorough, etc, etc) are extra great in bed. They're probably also great at their jobs and, like, never even a little late, so clearly these people have it all.
How do I be that (and also why?)
IDK how, man, but I'll let you know if I find out. As for why, the results of [a separate 4,000-person survey]( indicate it might be because conscientious people are more likely to vocalize their fantasies and then act on them more diligently.
If that's true, you can learn from them and get the effects of being conscientious in bed without having to force yourself to adopt a whole new personality. Best of both worlds, as they say.
Cool and what else are they good at? Everything?
It sounds like it, yeah. When it comes to sex specifically, conscientious people tend to have more satisfying sex, more frequent sex, and fewer sexual problems. Oh, and their partners have more satisfying sex as well.
Moral of the story is to not be afraid of a little forward planning or of spelling out exactly what you want and how your partner can help you get it. Whatever works, you know?
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Try this
We know morning workouts aren't for everyone, but science says exercising before breakfast might help the body burn fat more efficiently. If you can't get yourself out of the house at dawn, try some at-home planks, squats, and lateral lunges to get your body going without totally knocking yourself out. [Greatist](
USELESS BUT INTERESTING
There's a reason you love/hate coffee so much
And it's genetics. Especially if you're someone who feels anxious, sleepless, or nauseated after drinking coffee, you can blame your parents for passing down a specific gene that makes you feel that way.
But even if you just don't like the taste or smell, there's a chance that's a genetic thing too—how we respond to bitterness also seems to be related to genetics, and [a study found]( certain genes influence how much we like coffee.
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We mean, only if ya want to. But we're trying to get a sense of how much people like their doctors, what they would change, and info like that. If you have a minute, [take our survey](.
EDITOR'S PICK
I had a dream that one day I’d find the perfect nail polish...
... and then I found the perfect nail polish.
Greatist's lifestyle and beauty editor, [Jess Novak](, clued me into [Ella + Mila](. After doing a little research, I was intrigued. Vegan and cruelty-free—awesome. No cancer-causing chemicals—great, didn’t want cancer anyway.
But it was the first coat that really sold me
I normally choose a lighter polish color (when it chips, it’s not as obvious... and my nail polish always chips), but that normally means seven coats of polish, which is agony to apply. But Ella + Mila created the thickest, smoothest polish I’ve ever used—seriously, it's like melted ice cream—and I only need to use two coats. Plus the colors are 👌, and the [“In a Rush" top coat]( is no joke.
The best part is that a week after first applying it, my nails weren't chipped. Like, at all. And when I used Ella + Mila's magic [soy polish remover](, my nails looked surprisingly healthier, which has definitely never happened after using regular remover.
Whether I DIY or bring my bottles to the salon, it's always Ella + Mila now, and I’m never looking back.
-- Sarah Argus, digital designer
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