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7 Warming Lubricants You Need In Your Life

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What It Looks Like For Asian-American Women To Thrive

On one of the first fall weekends of the year, I found myself — laying on a yoga mat in a refurbished barn house in upstate New York, surrounded by 30

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How To Revive A Dying Conversation

It's every introvert's worst nightmare — you're at a party where you don't know too many people, and you've latched onto someone who seems safe to talk

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How To Get Over Someone — ASAP

Sure, time heals all wounds, but when you're going through a painful breakup, you just want time to move as quickly as it needs to for the heartbreak to

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How To See The Gorgeous Meteor Shower Happening This Weekend

No weekend plans? No problem. There's going to be a meteor shower — and it'll be visible all weekend, so even if you do have last-minute plans, there'll

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Meghan Markle Says Pregnancy Is "Like Having Jet Lag"

It's been a week for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Since announcing Meghan's pregnancy on Monday, they've have embarked on a tour of Australia, baked

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Here's The Average Number Of Sexual Partners A Person Has In...

If you've ever been curious about people's average number of sexual partners, you now have your answer. According to a new survey from Superdrug, people's

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These Self-Help Books Will Fix Your Life

As great as self-help books can be, they sometimes have a reputation for being cheesy, overly earnest, or unrealistically optimistic. While they may not

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8 Flavored Lubes That Will Spice Up Your Sex Life

Even if you think you don't need to use lubricant, you might want to consider that it could add a lot to your sex life, whether you're using it for sex

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Cardi B Says Giving Birth "Broke" Her Vagina

Childbirth may be a wonderful occurrence, but as Cardi B found, it definitely was harder than she thought it'd be. Cardi, who gave birth to her daughter

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How To Get Someone Out Of Your Head

Have you ever found yourself unable to stop thinking about someone in your every waking moment? A new crush you can't stop Insta-stalking? The ex you

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Ariana Grande Is Taking A Break From Social Media After Her Split...

Days after it was announced that she and Pete Davidson had broken up, Ariana Grande said that she would be saying "bye bye" to the internet for "just a

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Lena Dunham Just Had Her Left Ovary Removed

On Tuesday, Lena Dunham had her left ovary removed after the scar tissue on the ovary caused her to experience worsening pain. In a post to her

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How To Stay Awake When You're Falling Asleep On Your Desk

Whenever anyone politely asks me how I am, in addition to saying that I'm "great" to avoid wasting their time with my everyday gripes, I also usually

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Why You Feel So Awkward When Someone Else Is Embarrassed

It's one thing to be embarrassed when you've done something awkward in front of people, like flub someone's name, or leave your fly open. But when someone

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More Survivors Are Seeking Help After Christine Blasey Ford'...

The day after the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in which Dr. Christine Blasey Ford delivered a testimony about her sexual assault allegations against

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Why Charlamagne Tha God Canceled His Upcoming Talk With Kanye West

Days after Kanye West's meeting with Donald Trump in the Oval Office, Charlamagne tha God announced that he has canceled a scheduled New York Times

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How Safe Is It For Meghan Markle To Fly While Pregnant?

On Monday morning, Kensington Palace finally confirmed the rumors that yes, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, is pregnant. The news came after Markle and

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Why Some Are Calling Meghan Markle & Prince Harry's Pregnanc...

On Monday morning, Kensington Palace announced that Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is pregnant, and that she and Prince Harry are expecting a baby

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Why We Need Rites & Rituals Around Miscarriage

As a psychologist, Jessica Zucker has spent her career sitting across from many women who've experienced miscarriage. "All the while, it was theoretical

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Fyre Festival Founder's Lawyer Says He Had Undiagnosed Menta...

At last, the drama of Fyre Festival, otherwise known as the great music festival scam/disaster of 2017, seems to be at its end. On Thursday, Billy

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Kanye West Says He Was Misdiagnosed With Bipolar Disorder

Months after candidly discussing his bipolar disorder diagnosis and referencing it on his album, Kanye West told Donald Trump that he was "misdiagnosed"

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How Chronic Illnesses Can Affect Your Mental Health

After reportedly going through an "emotional breakdown" while in the hospital, Selena Gomez is seeking mental health treatment, according to People.

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Lady Gaga Wrote A Powerful Essay About Fighting Suicide

If you are thinking about suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or the Suicide Crisis Line at

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How To Confront A Depressed Friend Without Being A Jerk

It's already hard enough to hash things out with people when you have a problem with them. But if you're having a conflict with a friend who's struggling

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Why People Stay In Abusive Relationships

When it comes to abusive relationships — whether it's physical, emotional, or any other form of domestic abuse — people often have one suggestion:

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What To Know If You’re Worried That You Talk Too Much

Humans are social animals, and we wouldn't get anywhere without talking to each other — but if you've ever felt like you talk too much in social

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4 Ways To Make Confrontation Less Intimidating

How many times have you put off talking about an issue you were having with someone because you "don't like confrontation"? Whether it's a conflict with a

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