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July 11, 2022
Are You Truly an Introvert... or Actually a Highly Sensitive Person?
Thanks to pop culture generalizations, many people's understanding of introversion—and what it really means to…
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Erica Sloan
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July 10, 2022
When You're Craving Emotional Sweetness, What Happens When a Relationship Sours?
I would categorize myself as a woman of taste. Since I was young, my body…
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Alicia Lutes
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July 09, 2022
Why We Hold Fear and Anxiety in Our Chest and Shoulders—And 5 Ways To Release It
As someone who’s dealt with anxiety and panic attacks for two decades, I’m very familiar…
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Jessica Estrada
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July 09, 2022
Here’s Why Maintaining Your Balancing Skills As You Age Is Tied to Longevity
You may think of the ability to balance on one leg as, perhaps, a nifty…
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Erica Sloan
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July 09, 2022
The ‘Doorway Effect’ Is Why You Forget What You Were Going to Do When Entering a Different Room
If I had a penny for every time I walked into my living room, kitchen,…
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Jessica Estrada
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July 07, 2022
The Made-To-Order 'Birthdate Book' Unlocks Secrets Written Just for You—And It's On Sale
When I found out that the Birthdate Co. makes a personalized book based on individual…
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Erin Bunch
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July 05, 2022
The American Heart Association's Checklist for a Healthy Heart Now Includes Getting Enough Sleep
Thanks to an ever-growing body of research on the intersection of sleep and heart health,…
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Erica Sloan
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July 05, 2022
The Mental Health Benefits of Camping To Know As You Plot Your Summer Travel Plans
Perhaps the most classic exercise in social distancing, camping sprang to popularity in the wake…
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Erica Sloan
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July 04, 2022
Wanting a ‘Loyalty Check’ Is a Relationship-Health Red Flag—Here’s Why
Even in the most loyal, healthy relationships, trust issues can crop up. We all have…
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Kells McPhillips
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July 02, 2022
Are You a Procrastinator? This Test Reveals the Truth
Whether it’s with the mundane day-to-day tasks like doing the dishes and putting away laundry…
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Jessica Estrada
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July 02, 2022
'I'm a Black Breathwork Practitioner, and This Is How I've Reclaimed My Rest'
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a growing business and public profile, my…
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Jasmine Marie
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July 02, 2022
This Egoism vs. Altruism Test Tells You Where You Fall On The Continuum
Egoism, also referred to as egotism, is the practice of behaving in self-interested ways. Altruism,…
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Jessica Estrada
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July 02, 2022
A New Study Reveals the Surprising Secret to Longevity May All Be in Your Outlook
You know the sayings: Look on the bright side! The glass is half full! But…
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Kate Hull
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July 01, 2022
I Went to a GI Psychologist, and Now I Have Hope That I Can Get Better From SIBO
I have been struggling with digestive problems for the better part of my adult life,…
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Jordan Mautner
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July 01, 2022
You Should Know About the 'Grey Rock Method' if You Have To Communicate With a Narcissist
Having to deal with a narcissistic person can include being the subject to unfair blame,…
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Ashley Broadwater
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June 30, 2022
How Gyms in Public Green Spaces Can Build Resilient Communities
There is a particular feeling of corny kumbaya that comes over me when I’m hiking…
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Rachel Kraus
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June 30, 2022
The Symbolic Meaning of Crossing Paths With a Happy Little Bluebird
If you’re like me, you’re always on the hunt for the hidden meanings in chance…
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Rebecca Norris
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June 30, 2022
The Mattress Sales Actually Worth Your Time (and Money) This 4th of July Weekend
If you're shopping on 4th of July weekend, you have a lot of savings to…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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June 30, 2022
'I Got the Red Carpet Facial by Joanna Vargas, and Here’s Her Top Tip for Everyday Skin Maintenance'
Esthetician and leading skin-care expert Joanna Vargas knows a thing or two about achieving a…
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Jihan Basyah
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June 29, 2022
Unpacking the Internalized Homophobia That's Kept Me From Celebrating My Bisexuality
In a 2017 episode of comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Latinx American character Rosa Diaz (played…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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June 29, 2022
Why Your Mind and Body Could Use This Soothing Sound Bath Right About Now
Mindfulness can come in many forms—during a walk in nature, through a breathwork practice, or…
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Jihan Basyah
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June 28, 2022
We Asked Therapists for Their Thoughts on Having a ‘Feral Girl Summer’
Never had I heard the word “feral” describe anything other than an animal before the…
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Erica Sloan
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June 28, 2022
I Took Morning Walks for a Month and They’ve Changed My Relationship to Coffee and My Work
I am not a morning person—that is fairly clear to anyone close to me. In…
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Han Schneider
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June 28, 2022
3 Steps To Stop Self-Gaslighting and Start Trusting Your Truth
The manipulation tactic of gaslighting refers to someone making you question your own understanding of…
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Lia Avellino, LCSW
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June 27, 2022
How To Overcome Your Fear of Heights
Millions of people share a struggle to overcome a fear of heights. In fact, as…
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Isadora Baum
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June 27, 2022
Are You Needy in a Relationship, or Are You Simply Prioritizing Your Needs?
We all have needs, and that's no secret; it's something of which we're all aware…
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Minaa B.
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June 27, 2022
What Does the Science Say About Tea's Impact on Cognitive Function As You Age?
The act of drinking tea every day should absolutely be thought of as an act…
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Alondra Segoviano
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June 27, 2022
The Best (and Worst) Sleeping Positions for Heartburn, According to Gastroenterologists
Heartburn can be tough to deal with any time of day, but it can feel…
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Korin Miller
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June 26, 2022
Pollution Damage Can Make Your Hair Dry, Dull, and Lifeless—Here’s How To Protect Against It
When your hair is dry, dull, and tangled, it can be easy to place the…
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Danielle Cohen
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June 26, 2022
The Difference Between White Noise, Pink Noise, and Brown Noise—And Which May Boost Your Memory While You Sleep
The low hum of an air conditioner, the din of falling rain, the whoosh of…
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Erica Sloan
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June 26, 2022
Experts Say *These* Lightweight Summer Pajamas Will Keep You Cool as a Cucumber While You Snooze
Do you have a favorite pair of pajamas? Better yet, do they remain your favorite…
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Rebecca Norris
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June 25, 2022
I Lived in a Camping Van for a Week—Here’s What It Was Like
Stuck in my apartment during the early days of the pandemic, I passed the time…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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June 25, 2022
Charli D'Amelio and Dixie D'Amelio Share How They Self-Care—And Their Biggest Tip for Better Confidence
Charli D'Amelio and Dixie D'Amelio are two of the biggest stars on social media. With…
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Samantha Leal
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June 24, 2022
Finally, a Reason To Explain Why You Remember Scary Memories Most Vividly
When you think back on your most vivid memories, there are some obvious biggies that…
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Korin Miller
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June 23, 2022
3 Tips for Relationship Success With a Partner Who Has a Totally Different Sleep Schedule
Getting enough quality sleep is crucial for the pursuit of being a healthy, happy, optimally…
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Ashley Broadwater
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June 21, 2022
We Need More Trans Representation in Media So More—and More Authentic—Trans Stories Can Be Told
Jaclyn Moore is an executive producer of the recently released Peacock series Queer as Folk,…
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Han Schneider
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June 21, 2022
The Top Tip for Living Harmoniously With *Any* Personality Type—Whether Type A, B, C, or D
Every person has their own preferences when it comes to managing their living space, some…
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Jihan Basyah
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June 20, 2022
I'm a Writer With ADHD. Here Are 11 Things I Can't WFH Without.
I'm a writer who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, better known as ADHD. It's a…
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Han Schneider
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June 20, 2022
11 Dreamy Hotels That Are Making Sleep a Priority
Sleep is foundational for optimal health, and that need for quality zzzs doesn’t just magically…
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Lindsay Cohn
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June 20, 2022
Is It More Important To Surround Yourself With Positive Energy or Be the Origin of It?
Scientifically speaking, it's actually possible to catch a vibe from (or pass a vibe onto)…
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Erica Sloan
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June 17, 2022
Yoga Can and Should Become More Inclusive to Queer Folks
In Sanskrit, the word "yoga" translates "to yoke" or "to unite," but in the United…
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Kells McPhillips
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June 16, 2022
Here's What a Podiatrist *Really* Thinks About Treating Dry, Cracked Feet With Glycolic Acid
Peeling dead skin off of your heels might just be one of the least-sexy beauty…
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Rebecca Norris
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June 16, 2022
6 Ingredients Hairstylists Want You To Add To Your Routine as Soon As You Start Going Gray
Almost everyone, at some point in time, will notice a gray strand on their hairline.…
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Rebecca Norris
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June 16, 2022
As a Black Father, I've Long Been Excluded From Wellness—And Now, I'm Working To Change That for Others
Throughout my life, I didn’t have an example of what wellness could look like as…
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Quentin Vennie
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June 15, 2022
Jennifer Aniston’s Best Days Always Include This Mind-Body Wellness Duo
Jennifer Aniston has long been a fan of practicing various fitness modalities—it's what she calls…
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Erica Sloan
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June 15, 2022
How To Harness the Sleep-Boosting Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
There is no denying that what you eat can either enhance or hinder your ability…
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Isadora Baum
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June 15, 2022
The 3 Biggest Reasons So Many People Love To Take Personality Tests
Enneagram, astrology, numerology—there are so many systems that aim to sort people based on fundamentals…
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Jihan Basyah
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June 15, 2022
Podcasts Have Long Felt Like My Personal Meditation—But This New Pod Literally Is
For me, podcasts are like an always-there-for-me old friend. In the mornings I power up…
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Stephanie Valente
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June 14, 2022
How To Improve Your Handwriting as an Adult
Have you ever looked at a friend's or family member’s handwriting and wished that your…
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Rebecca Norris
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June 13, 2022
The Best Pregnancy Pillows To Stop You From Tossing and Turning at Night
If you’re currently pregnant, you may already be experiencing one of the more unpleasant side…
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Dory Zayas
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June 13, 2022
Meet the 2022 Well+Good Changemakers
The ways we think about and nurture our well-being have never felt more critical. Which…
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June 10, 2022
‘Dopamine Dressing’ Is a New Fashion Concept Your Brain Will Love
Outside the confines of a dress code, your mood likely has some influence over your…
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Erica Sloan
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June 09, 2022
The Top Longevity-Boosting Practice That's Also Key for Relationship Compatibility
While it’s certainly true that healthy behaviors like eating a nutritious diet and regularly moving…
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Erica Sloan
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June 09, 2022
I'm a Burnout Expert and These 3 Tips Help Me Avoid Workplace Burnout As a New Parent
Question: I am expecting my first child, and I'm still working full-time, full-steam ahead. My…
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Erayna Sargent
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June 08, 2022
How To Protect Yourself From the Hurt of Getting Ghosted and Maybe Even Prevent Ghosting From Happening at All
Whether it happens by way of a seemingly slow fade-out or an abrupt lack of…
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Erica Sloan
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June 08, 2022
It's High Time We Understand That Confidence Isn’t a Personality Trait
Confidence is often regarded as a positive personality trait, as in “Wow, they’re so confident”…
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Rachel Wright
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June 08, 2022
How Queer Community Helps ALOK and Rachel Ricketts Feel Joy and Process Grief
Your not-so-favorite brands have swaddled their logos in rainbow stripes, signaling that LGBTQ+ Pride Month…
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Han Schneider
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June 07, 2022
Queerplatonic Relationships Are Like Supercharged Friendships That Aren't Necessarily Romantic
There are all kinds of relationships a person can have: friendly, romantic, professional, familial, etc.…
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Ashley Broadwater
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June 07, 2022
The Technique a Sleep Doctor Swears By To Quiet Anxious Thoughts at Night and Fall Asleep in Minutes
One minute, you’re brushing your teeth, drowsy and ready to pass out. And the next,…
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Erica Sloan
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June 06, 2022
Community Care Is a Crucial Part of Eating Disorder Recovery—Here’s What It Entails
In popular culture, eating disorder storylines usually go the same way: A thin white girl…
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Ashley Broadwater
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June 06, 2022
8 Buzzy Summer Wellness Essentials You Can Score for Under $100 From Saks
It happens every year like clockwork: The seasons start to change, and you're suddenly hit…
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June 06, 2022
The Under-Explored Intersection of Queer Identity and Pelvic-Floor Dysfunction
Clark Hamel is a New York City-based gender and LGBTQ+ educator who primarily works with…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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June 06, 2022
Want To Upgrade Your Morning Routine? Include Your Cat
As the founder of a matcha cafe, Geraldine Ridaura Schumacher's morning routine includes all of…
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June 06, 2022
What Pets Can Teach Us About Rest, According to a Mental Health Advocate and Dog Owner
Prioritizing rest can feel exhausting. Between making time to meditate, scheduling self-care nights, remembering to…
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June 05, 2022
Why Prolonged Grief Shouldn’t Be Considered a Mental Illness—Especially During a Pandemic
It is August 2018. We are at a cemetery in New Jersey where some of…
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Stefanie Lyn Kaufman-Mthimkhulu
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June 04, 2022
Why It's Time For Inner Teenager Healing to Take Center Stage
If you’ve dipped even a pinky toe into the personal development and healing space in…
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Jessica Estrada
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June 04, 2022
How I Discovered the Doubts I Had About My Relationship Were In Fact a Form of OCD
When I met my now husband, Marc, I didn’t believe in love at first sight…
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Bonnie Azoulay
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June 04, 2022
Get Crappy Sleep Just Before Your Period Hits? Here’s Why, and What To Do About It
Often, menstrual periods have a decidedly miserably way of warning you, “Hey, I’m about to…
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Erica Sloan
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May 31, 2022
Take This Chronotype Quiz To Discover Your Sleep Animal
Do you prefer to get in bed and go to sleep early, or do you…
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Kells McPhillips
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May 31, 2022
15 AAPI-Owned Beauty Brands You Can Shop at Target (and Get Free Shipping)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month may almost be over, it’s always important to…
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Marie Lodi
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May 30, 2022
Masturbating Every Night for a Week Gave Me the Best Sleep and Body Image I've Had in Months
The very term “masturbation” used to make me feel uneasy. I was raised by devout…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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May 29, 2022
How To Set Rest Goals That Tone Down the Stress of Everyday Life
Goal setting tends to be defined by doing. Maybe you want to make a point…
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Kells McPhillips
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