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Elite Daily Newsletter: January 3, 2023

Why "goblin mode" is an ideal dating philosophy, the most viral TikTok recipes of all time, and more.

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Going “Goblin Mode” Is Actually The Perfect Dating Strategy

Goblin mode is the Oxford 2022 word of the year, and not only is this logical, it’s the next step in human evolution. In 2020, Oxford (understandably) didn’t even choose a word. In 2021, it gave us “vax,” and on the other side of that, we have collectively decided as a society that we have no f*cks left to give. I think that mentality can serve us well in our dating lives, if we let it. READ MORE

How To Introduce Power Play Into Your Sex Life

“Some go on to have sex with this heightened arousal and power-infused role-play to add passion and excitement,” Carol Queen, Ph.D., a staff sexologist for Good Vibrations says. “Others do not choose this.” Either way, she says the benefits of power play are many, including pleasure, excitement, increased partner intimacy, and an enhanced way you see yourself and the world. Class is in session — so take notes. READ MORE

Ian Somerhalder And Paul Wesley Are Still Blood Brothers

The actors first met on the set of The Vampire Diaries in 2009, playing nearly 200-year-old bloodsucking siblings Damon and Stefan Salvatore, respectively. Though it’s been six years since the finale of the CW series aired, the duo still find ways to cement their brotherly bond, whether it be through their shared love of cigars or a glass of bourbon. And it all comes back to the show that brought them together in the first place. READ MORE

These Are The Most Viral TikTok Recipes Of All Time

Mind you, checking out these trendy TikTok recipes may result in hunger. It may even cause some nostalgia. Remember dalgona coffee? It feels like such a #throwback now, but when you browse this master list of the best TikTok recipes, you may just find yourself whipping up some treats that take you on a tasty trip down memory lane. READ MORE

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