The Sneaky Ways Postpartum Depression Shows Up At Work
boonchai wedmakawand via Getty Images Postpartum depression is all too common, and at work, it can be hard to notice. Last November, when Danae Huff-Taylor returned to work six weeks after giving birth, she felt like a different person. The San Antonio, Texas-based professional felt moody when she used to be known as a cheerful […]
The 6 Most Common Issues Women Bring Up In Therapy
SDI Productions via Getty Images Certain topics — like motherhood, wanting or not wanting kids and societal pressures — are common among women in therapy. While women are not a monolith, there are societal pressures and cultural expectations that many experience (like being told what not to wear by controlling partners, or stressors that come […]
The 3 ‘Pleasure Thieves’ That Are Ruining Your Sex Life
Frank and Helena via Getty Images These emotional blocks are standing in the way of the sex life you want and deserve. When your sex life is lackluster, it’s easy to put the blame on boring positions, the wrong techniques or the size or shape of your body. But according to sex therapist Emily Morse, […]
You Should Never, Ever Tweeze Or Wax Your Nose Hair. Doctors Share Why.
Uwe Krejci via Getty Images Nope. Choosing to go hair-free on areas like your legs, arms and pubic area is your prerogative, but when it comes to the hairs living inside your nose, they’re better left untouched. “The nose is a delicate area with numerous blood vessels and mucous membranes,” said Dr. Don J. Beasley, […]
When Is It Considered Too Late To Get The HPV Vaccine?
Fly View Productions via Getty Images The HPV vaccine can protect against high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus, which can cause cancer. Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a group of more than 200 related viruses that are spread by skin-to-skin and sexual contact. Not only is it the most common sexually transmitted infection in the […]
‘This Is A Thin Woman Who Was A Victim To 2001’ – People Are Sharing The Women People Fat-Shamed In The ’00s
Jason Merritt via Getty Images If you were old enough to read a magazine cover in the ’00s, chances are that you remember a few “of their time” phenomena. The little lipgloss phone charms that I think should make an expeditious comeback. The automatic braiding machines that I have some questions about as an adult. […]
‘This Is A Thin Woman Who Was A Victim To 2001’ – People Are Sharing The Women People Fat-Shamed In The ’00s
Jason Merritt via Getty Images If you were old enough to read a magazine cover in the ’00s, chances are that you remember a few “of their time” phenomena. The little lipgloss phone charms that I think should make an expeditious comeback. The automatic braiding machines that I have some questions about as an adult. […]
The 1 Thing That Food Experts Never Eat Or Drink While Traveling Abroad
Songsak rohprasit via Getty Images When you’re traveling abroad, you probably have a long list of must-sees and must-dos. Diarrhea, vomiting and stomach cramps most definitely aren’t on that list, but these digestive problems can be all too common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 30% to 70% of vacationers get traveler’s […]
Should You Ever Tell Your Boss You Have Depression?
Westend61 via Getty Images Disclosing a mental health condition to a manager can be tricky to navigate. Depression is a mental health condition that affects millions of people every day. One in five people reported having been diagnosed with depression at some point in their life, according to a 2023 report from the Centers for […]
Here’s What It Feels Like To Be ‘Touched Out’
Kanawa Studio via Getty Images This phenomenon is most often reported by mothers, but any parent or caregiver can experience it. Here’s what you can do about it. As a breastfeeding mother of three, Krystal Duhaney is no stranger to the sensation of being “touched out.” She describes it as “reaching the point where you […]