If you have regular periods and track your cycle, you might have noticed that you feel notably friskier around ovulation – the phase at which your ovary releases an egg into your fallopian tube, ready to be fertilized. This occurs at roughly mid point through your cycle, so around two weeks before you start to […]
Intermittent fasting (IF) is nothing new. From celebs to prime ministers to podcast hosts, intermittent fasting, in which you eat your day’s calories within a limited time period, has been rising in popularity for a while. But could its days be numbered? According to a new preliminary study, intermittent fasting could be linked to poor […]
8 Reasons your vagina is swollen after sex—and what to do about it Those first few moments after sex can feel amazing: You’re cuddling your partner, basking in a post-orgasm glow… but then, you look down. Your vagina is plump, red, and swollen. What’s going on? Before you jump out of bed in a panic, […]
If you’re a man under the age of 45, the thing most likely to kill you is suicide. Just let that sink in: beyond disease, beyond tragic accidents, beyond all other causes, the most likely killer of men under 45 is themselves. Clearly, all men need to do something about that, but if we’re the […]
A healthy sex life in later life could reduce your risk of dementia If recent data showing the rise of STI cases among the over-65s in England is anything to go off, the elderly hardly need an excuse to keep the flame alive. But according to new research into the correlation between sexual satisfaction and […]
How to practice self-compassion and build a stable sense of confidence Feeling really, truly good about yourself may seem like a straightforward goal, but it’s actually the result of developing both self-compassion and confidence. Building the latter usually means improving your self-esteem—an internal judgment of your self-worth or ‘an evaluation of worthiness,’ says Kristin Neff, […]
Why Am I Not Losing Weight? 25 Factors That Can Stal Your Progress, According To Experts Whatever your reason for losing weight, you want it to be safe, effective, and sustainable. But even when you feel like you’re doing everything “right,” it’s extremely frustrating when the extra pounds won’t budge. If you’re Googling “Why am […]
Sleep Coaching vs. Sleep Therapy Doctors Explain Which Is Most Beneficial TOSSING AND TURNING because of stress, bad dreams, and 2am bathroom breaks are all things that keep you from getting a good night’s sleep. So can snoring, having irregular breathing patterns, or feeling like you need to move as soon as you doze off. […]
Despite all the meditation lunches, CBD elixirs, trigger warnings, and caffeinated chocolates, Americans aren’t getting any happier. In fact, over the past decade, the U. S. has plummeted from number three on the global happiness index to number 19, where we’ve more or less stagnated since 2017. We’re an increasingly bummed-out people, and to make […]
9 Cauliflower Benefits That Make It A Superfood. According to a dietitian. For the last few years, one vegetable has been the star of the produce aisle, outshining all the rest. And while images of kale or even sweet potatoes may come to mind, the owner of this impressive title is actually cauliflower. C’mon you […]
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