Did you know that some young people are resorting to the use of banana peels in place of a lubricant to masturbate? Well, they claim “It’s the closest thing to a blowjob.” The weird trend is the ...

These unusual tips might sound bananas, but banana peels contain oils that make them ideal for shining objects. Banana peels typically conjure images of someone slipping, but curiously, the thing that ...

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Banana peels are high in fiber, which helps with digestion and regular ...

The next time you eat a banana, think twice before tossing the peel. Bananas are famous for being healthy snacks, but their peels are just as amazing. Banana peels are packed with nutrients like ...

Unless you're a clumsy cartoon character, banana peels don't often garner much attention—they're the leftovers, an afterthought. But it turns out they have an impressive number of practical uses in ...

My mother-in-law keeps telling me to use banana peels in my garden to help my plants grow. Does this really work?

While we can’t comment on the potential benefits of Saratoga water, we asked board-certified dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD, to share his thoughts about using a banana peel for skin care. According ...

Back in the 1990s, the kids in my high school were convinced that banana peels contained a mysterious psychoactive substance that could apparently induce vivid hallucinations when smoked. I suppose it ...

Banana peels are rich in potassium and make great compost, mulch, or fertilizer. Prep peels by drying, steeping, or composting to help plants absorb more nutrients and prevents pests. Fruiting and ...