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TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH THIS VAGINA APPRECIATION DAY
News flash: “Vagina” isn’t a dirty word. In celebration of Vagina Appreciation Day, we sat down with comedian, podcaster, and vagina owner Whitney Cummings to talk all things vagina, why women are so afraid to speak up at the gyno, and how to treat your vag right on its special day.
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DOES DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME WRECK YOUR SLEEP?
Daylight saving time is back! And if you value a good sleep sesh, you’re probably dreading losing an hour of shut-eye. Any time this gets out of whack, your sleep can suffer, making you tired AF and less alert.
Frequent Flowers Unite: Why Your Period Showed Up Twice This Month
When your period Spidey senses start tingling (aka you’re crampin’ real bad) you know it’s about to get ugly in your nether regions. Ah yes, you’re period is coming and it’s going down like the Red Wedding.
No. 2 and You: How Much is Too Much
Do the bathroom scenes in White Chicks and Bridesmaids make you feel personally victimized? Do you have a very intimate relationship with toilet paper? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you probably poop a lot. But how much is too much? Is it normal? Let’s find out.
12 Essential Oils to Add to Your ADHD Tool Kit
There’s much more to essential oils than soccer moms selling them like Tupperware. Essential oils often get a bad rap, and they’re no miracle cure, but using them can be beneficial for managing symptoms of a variety of conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
How to Make the Most Soothing Oatmeal Bath Ever
A warm bath can be the solution to a lot of problems. Bad day at work? Take a bath. Just got dumped? Pour some wine and start the water. Ready to crawl out of your red, itchy skin? Get in that tub.
A Complete List of Everything You Really Shouldn’t Do While Pregnant (Plus a Few You *Can* in Moderation)
If you’re expecting, you’re probably hoping to hear a lot more “yes” in your life (*ahem* Creating life here! Worship me!). Unfortunately, there are quite a few “no”s that come with that positive pregnancy test result.
15 Cancer-Fighting Foods You Should Be Eating
There’s a reason why, as a kid, you couldn’t leave the dinner table until after you finished all the healthy green stuff on your plate. Fruits and veggies are just plain good for you and have some pretty powerful effects on your health.
Are Weight Loss Pills Total BS? Here’s the Skinny
Let’s be real: If you’re looking to lose some weight, it takes a lot of work. Naturally, pills that claim to lead to rapid weight loss seem like an easier option than the old-fashioned diet and exercise route (so archaic, right?).
Is Your Flow Fertile? Can You Get Pregnant Right Before Your Period?
If you have sex right before your period, it’s unlikely you’ll get pregnant, but it isn’t impossible. In a perfect world, you would have a 28-day menstrual cycle, but because nature can’t seem to give us a break, your cycle can range anywhere from 21 to 45 days (and that’s still normal).
A Vyvanse Crash Doesn’t Have to Ruin Your Day — Here’s What to Know
Whether you’re currently taking it or you’re exploring new Rx options to manage your ADHD, you may have heard of Vyvanse, a popular medication known for boosting focus and calming hyperactivity.
