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17 Awkward “Meet The Parents” Stories That Really Happened

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34 Sexy Halloween Stories That’ll Inspire You For The Big Night

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Find A New Boo With These Halloween Pick Up Lines

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34 Halloween Costumes For Fitness Fanatics

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How To Be An LGBTQ+ Ally To Your Friends

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10 Types Of Domestic Abuse We Need To Talk About More

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Predict A Great Halloween With These Fortune Teller Costumes

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32 Greek Mythology-Inspired Costumes To Channel Your Inner Goddess

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This Runner Called Out The Man Who Body Shamed Her At The NYC Mar...

Body shaming happens pretty much anywhere, but one of the nation's largest marathons is definitely on the list for most ridiculous place to make comme

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Yet Another News Host Was Shamed For Her Pregnant Body & This Nee...

Newscasters often become local celebrities, which all too often comes with dealing with unnecessary comments about their bodies. One pregnant meteorologist

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This Man Accidentally Sent His Mom A Very Scandalous Photo

One man thought he was sending his mom an adorable photo of his girlfriend, until his friend pointed out that part of it was very NSFW. Maison Vallance als

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2017 Is The Deadliest Year On Record For Transgender People

Although recent political victories have made some major strides for transgender people, a recent report on fatal violence against the community reminds us

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How This Woman Learned To Love Her Body After 6 Miscarriages

With the holidays looming, along with all of the added pressures they bring to focus on our bodies, one woman shared how she learned to love herself in the

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Can Your Hometown's Weather Impact Your Personality?

If you're shy or an introvert, or you'd just rather stay home and watch Netflix on a Friday night, it might be the fault of your hometown's

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This Teen's Inspiring Tweet About Her Dad's Mental Health Journey...

Earlier this week, Ellie Wilkie, a 19 year old from Edinburgh, Scotland, shared how proud she was of her dad Brian as he began a new job as a recovery supp

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This Justice League Porn Parody Has Something For Everyone

While the newly-released Justice League movie is getting lackluster response, its porn parody has been receiving rave reviews, with some even lauding it as

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Rihanna Reminds Us That We All Could Use A Little More Sleep

Apparently there are just not enough hours in the day to be an award-winning recording artist, iconic designer, and beauty mogul, and still get a healthy a

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This Couple Has A Creative Means Of Maintaining Their Long Distan...

Coordinating visits in a long distance relationship is never easy. But one couple found a new way to keep their relationship going and see the world at the

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This Mom's Viral Photo Shows That No Two Pregnancies Are The Same

Instead of a typical before and after, one mom used a side-by-side photo to make an important point about the way we view pregnant women's bodies. Lau

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A Rare Disease Brought These Childhood Sweethearts Together

Having a first child together is a huge milestone for any couple, but it was even more special for one couple, who met as children themselves when they wer

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These Doctors Delivering Each Other's Babies Are Best Friend Goals

Your best friend has probably been there for all the important moments in your life, like birthdays, weddings, and maybe even the birth of your children. B

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30 Healthy Stocking Stuffers That Won't Break The Bank

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The Bittersweet Reason This Couple Had A Surprise Wedding

While organizing a wedding can sometimes require painstaking detail, one bride abandoned her dream wedding plans and even her chosen date for the most bitt

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This New Documentary Shows What It's Like To Give Birth After A N...

There's no arguing that being pregnant is a stressful experience. Between all of the symptoms, doctors appointments, and general preparations that tak

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The NFL Is Investigating A Player For Groping — And He Has A Hist...

Another woman has come forward to accuse a powerful man of groping, and this time he's a prominent NFL player. The NFL is investigating Tampa Bay Bucc

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Padma Lakshmi Embraced Her Stretch Marks In A New Photo

Another celebrity has echoed what we already know to be true: Stretch marks are something to be embraced and even celebrated. Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi b

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What Your Twitter Feed Can Reveal About Your Mental Health

Your tweets can say a lot about your personality, your sense of humor, and even your mental health, according to a new study. The study, conducted by resea

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This Model's Approach To Body Positivity Will Have You Rolling Wi...

If you need a little reminder to stay body positive throughout your day, you can easily let this model's Chamillionaire remix get stuck in your head.

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This NFL Player Shared A Heartbreaking Post After His Stillborn S...

A first touchdown scored on a new team can be an emotional moment for any football player, so at first no one knew the real reason that San Francisco 49er

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How Katharine McPhee Practices Self-Care

Between recording a jazz album, starring on a popular CBS drama, and even lip sync-battling Jason Derulo, Katharine McPhee still makes taking care of her m

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