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If your poop has ever acted up when you’re feeling under pressure, you’ve probably suspected that stress diarrhea or stress constipation may be at fault. But can stress cause diarrhea and constipation, really? Unfortunately, yep—you’re not imagining it. “Many people have that experience where stress causes irregularity of their bowels,” Kyle Staller, M.D., MPH, a […]
I’ve been reporting on the coronavirus for months, but a few weeks ago when I was unsure how to turn down a hug, I wrapped my arms around a person outside my household. (And, okay, I really wanted a hug.) Last weekend, when my best friend sat down less than six feet away from me […]
sorry this is probably gross but i’m 17 and not sexually active i have never even been kissed. today while washing my body i noticed i had a white pimple/head above my clit like at the very top. it is 100% painless i can touch and press it and it doesn’t hurt but i’m still […]
Garlic – a foodie favourite and aromatic vegetable that can also improve immunity. We officially have an excuse to eat nothing but garlic bread as a way to protect ourselves from that virus Garlic flavoured anything is an all time foodie favourite. Type garlic bread into Instagram and you’ll be inundated with pictures of golden, […]
Using lube for the first time can be intimidating or come with a whole load of questions. Most of us were not taught in sex ed class how to utilize it in our sex lives, and what to look for when investing in a new product. Well, we’re here today to demystify your lubricant questions […]
Wish you could banish your wrinkles and fine lines? If you covet younger-looking skin, you’ll need to make sure you’re getting the right nutrients. Olivia Hartland-Robbins reports Ageing is one thing we all have in common, and none of us are exactly fond of the effect it has on our skin. From our genetic makeup […]
Starting a family is not always as straightforward as it seems. While movies and health class made it look like anytime you have sex you’re likely to get pregnant – that’s usually not the case. The journey of getting pregnant can come with heartbreak, excitement, uncertainty, frustration, guilt, and so much more. One part of […]
President Donald Trump once again defended his actions during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and said he wanted to show Americans “calmness” and be a “cheerleader.” Trump made the comments in a lengthy interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity on Wednesday, his latest effort to distance himself from revelations published in excerpts from […]
Ever experienced intense cramping, unusually heavy menstrual bleeding or cramps that have been so intense they’ve left you unable to attend work or school? PCOS – or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome may be the culprit—it affects 8-20% of menstruators worldwide. Not only does PCOS cause periods so painful they interrupt your daily life, but it is […]
Actually, don’t just stand there. Flex your toes and dig around in that shit. If you’re perched atop the grass, dig your toes underneath it and get to know the soil. Step 3. If there’s space, get on your knees or sit on your butt and if there’s even more space than that, starfish on […]
Medical experts are warning about a Benadryl challenge circulating on TikTok, in which people take extremely high doses of the drug in an effort to experience the hallucinogenic side effects. But, at that dose, the drug can also cause dangerous side effects in the heart and other parts of the body. Back in May, Cook […]
I’ve had health anxiety for as long as I can remember. Even as a little kid, I was hyper-aware of the health risks the world posed, constantly living in fear of catching a severe stomach virus or some other illness that would leave me hospitalized and dying in my sleep. Everything was a threat. To […]
The Art of Edging … Only 18% of women reach orgasm from penetrative sex alone! Orgasms. The glorious rise and fall of the beautiful hormonal cascade that follows sexual arousal. The knee-shaking, earth-quaking, leg twitching after-effects of a beautiful session in a bed – or wherever you choose to get it on. That peak […]
20 Republican Senators Petition the FDA to Ban the Abortion Pill Using inaccurate medical arguments, Senator Ted Cruz and a group of other Republican politicians are petitioning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to classify the abortion pill (also known as mifepristone and by the brand name Mifeprex), as “dangerous”—and to take it off the […]
New research sheds light on the understanding of how cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, can improve heart health and prevent cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. Cardiovascular disease is a result of the build-up of fatty cells, inflammation, calcium, and other substances within the blood vessel walls – known as […]