Jazz Jennings is opening up about her struggle with binge eating disorder (BED). In an Instagram post shared Saturday, the 20-year-old I Am Jazz star got candid about her experience with BED, revealing the impact the condition has had on her. "As many of you have noticed, over the past few years, I have gained […]
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Reese Witherspoon Had 'Panic Attacks for 3 Weeks' Before Filming 'Wild'-And Used This Therapy
Reese Witherspoon earned an Oscar nomination for her role as novice backpacker Cheryl Strayed in 2014's Wild, and she says in a new interview that she struggled mentally with the role. Witherspoon told Tracee Ellis Ross for Interview's summer cover that she needed to have hypnotherapy before she could start working on the project. Witherspoon […]
FOLX Is Making Queer and Trans Healthcare So Much Easier. Finally.
Launched in January of this year, FOLX Health is one of the first healthcare companies dedicated to providing customized medical treatment and care specifically for queer and transgender communities. The current state of healthcare is abysmal for trans people, with 42% of trans women reporting mistreatment or abuse by healthcare providers, reports the National Center […]
Are You a \u201cGrower\u201d or a \u201cShower\u201d? The Truth About This Penis Urban Legend
We’ve all heard the phrase “grower vs. shower” before. Or perhaps you’ve even exclaimed it preemptively before a sexual encounter with a new partner: “Don’t worry. I’m a grower!” (Sure ya are, buddy.) In layman’s terms, here’s what the “grower vs. shower” dichotomy actually is: a “grower” is someone with a small flaccid penis whose […]
Oprah Is Going On A Cruise Next Year With Some Lucky Passengers
When people talk about the ultimate American dream, they often think of one person as an example. Over the years she has been known to be the most powerful African American woman of the 20th century, as well as the Queen of All Media. Oprah Winfrey first became known for her talk show The Oprah Winfrey […]
What May's Capricorn Horoscope Predictions Mean for You
Read what your sign's 2021 horoscope predictions have in store for you or check out the Capricorn personality profile. Welcome to May, Capricorn! Last month you reconnected with friends. You work hard, Capricorn, but you must make time for play, too. If it's any motivator, taking time for yourself helps you become more productive in the long run. […]
Yes, It’s Completely Safe To Have Oral Sex On Your Period.
Let’s just get this out of the way up front: Having oral sex on your period has been a taboo topic in the past—but it doesn’t need to be. After all, you and your partner set the tone in the bedroom, and if you’re both game for something, like period sex, for example, then that’s […]
Why Am I Bleeding During Sex?
So you just finished a romp in the sack, and now you’re noticing some bleeding. Before you panic, take a few deep breaths. Bleeding during or after sex, while jarring in the moment, isn’t necessarily serious, especially if it happens as a one-off thing. “It’s fairly common,” says Nicole Williams, MD, fellow of The American […]
Podcast: After a year of COVID-19, vaccines making life better but it’s not over
A new episode of our podcast, “Show Me the Science,” has been posted. At present, these podcast episodes are highlighting research and patient care on the Washington University Medical Campus as our scientists and clinicians confront the COVID-19 pandemic. When we launched this podcast in March 2020, our first guest was a doctor who had […]
Role Reversal: Covid Increases Ranks of Child Caregivers
LONG BEACH — On a recent Thursday afternoon, Rhianna Alvarado struggled to don her protective gloves, which were too big for her petite hands. With her mom coaching her every move, she edged close to her father and gently removed the plastic tube from his throat that allows him to breathe. She then cautiously inserted a new […]