https://www.youtube.com/embed//yqTMV4Z4HFU When you see Lance now—coming in at just over 100 lb. with a big, goofy smile and tongue hanging out—you’d never suspect that he’d been anywhere other than with his current family. As Lance, his adopter Brad A., and Brad’s son Brendan all walk to their local park in Long Island City, the trio […]
Acute periodontal disease bacteria love colon and dirt microbes
True or false? Bacteria living in the same space, like the mouth, have evolved collaborations so generous that they are not possible with outside bacteria. That was long held to be true, but in a new, large-scale study of microbial interactions, the resounding answer was “false.” Research led by the Georgia Institute of Technology found […]
How phubbing can threaten your love life
(HealthDay)—As helpful as your smartphone is, it’s easy to develop an unhealthy attachment to it, one that can even become an addiction. It also can isolate you from other people. For instance, looking at your phone in social settings keeps you from looking at others, whether loved ones, friends or co-workers, and missing the connection […]
How Do I Stop Overthinking Once And For All?
Overthinking is like getting a bad pimple—it happens to everyone. Your mum, your sister, your best friend (obviously…you’re the first to hear about it!), they’re all guilty of it. So before I get started, take solace in knowing that you’re not alone in your never-ending “Omg, what if…” thoughts. Especially if you’re the high-achiever type […]
11 Guys On How To Take Cowgirl Position To The Next Level
Cowgirl position is the greatest sex position of all time… It’s an indisputable fact. Not only is it perf for those that need a little extra ~stimulation,~ it’s also one of the few moves that allows YOU to take full control. The caveat? All that bouncing up and down at a rapid speed (albeit naked) […]
What Is My Mercury Sign—And Why Does It Matter?
Even if you’re astrology-obsessed, you probably only think of Mercury when it goes retrograde (fair, because yikes). But Mercury doesn’t just determine whether or not you’re going to have a bad day. “In the birth chart, Mercury represents the way you recognise patterns, absorb and process information, and exchange ideas and information with others,” says Narayana Montúfar, […]
This Is the Age Women Have The Most Orgasms
No doubt you’ve heard that Millennials are having way less sex than their parents, with social media stresses supposedly diminishing our desire. Well, we’re here to put that myth to bed. It’s totally not true – we simply have fewer orgasms. Online retailer Lovehoney surveyed hundreds of Aussies between the age of 18-70. They found […]
8 Things You Need To Know About Sex When You Have An IUD
What’s not to love about intrauterine devices (IUDs)? Once that little T-shaped contraceptive is implanted in your uterus, you can finally stop worrying about forgetting to take your pill or wondering if the condom broke. But, uh, will that little device affect your sex life in…other ways? (Like, will your partner be able to feel it?) Here’s what […]
15 Red Flags You're In A Co-Dependent Relationship
Being in a relationship means relying on each other on some level, but some couples can take it to an extreme level and end up being what’s known as codependent. “A codependent relationship is unhealthy because instead of both people taking responsibility for their own feelings and actions, one partner is taking on those responsibilities for the […]
6 Things You Should Never Say During A Break Up
So far, your breakup conversation is going great. You’ve managed to avoid clichés like “It’s not you, it’s me” and “I love you, I’m just not in love with you.” Nobody has cried yet, and you’re thinking you just might make it out of here without him bringing up the jewellery he just bought you, which you […]