To make matters worse, when I hit puberty, a rare hormonal condition took hold, causing excessive hair growth on my belly, legs, and face. I covered up from head to toe, clad in turtlenecks and long pants, preventing anyone from catching a glimpse of unwanted stray hair. RELATED: 12 Incredible Easy Ways To Feel Sexier Than Ever So when I met my ex, we were definitely on the slow track....
RELATED: 4 Types Of Eating Disorders & What Could Have Caused Them Back when I was a size 0 to 8, men treated me nicely and would always be willing to take me on dates. I really did believe, at one point, that guys would see me for me, regardless of what weight I was. That all changed after I got seriously ill after having my daughter. When I got sick, I became bedridden....
This skill gives them the ability to sense what people need in any social situation, so they know how to interact and put people at ease. Now, with the extra layer of needing to interpret others virtually sometimes, it can be even more nuanced than ever. You might even start feeling awkward. As a world, we’re reaching a social crisis. Stress, loneliness, uncertainty, and political divide are just some of the recent demands influencing our ability to read the room....
Most would agree that modern western society is fast-paced, hyper-stimulating, externally focused, and constantly changing. It endlessly bombards you with literal and figurative noise as well as measurable and subtle energy. In this kind of environment, it’s hard to stay grounded, centered, and clear. Fortunately, you have a powerful reset button right within your own bio-physiology: your breath. This is your prana, or life-force energy. And you can access it 24/7....
Some things should just come naturally — or so you tell yourself. Maybe it’s because you work so hard to be good at your profession. Maybe it’s because you spend so many years in school, studying and stressing over exams. And maybe it’s because you don’t want to associate things that feel the best with “work.” But the most worthwhile things in life all require effort, especially relationships. And, if you’re still single, that truth begs the question: are you putting in the time to land the perfect relationship?...
It’s not always the woman asking, sometimes it’s the man who is trying to get therapy to happen. But whatever your gender, when you know you and/or your partner really need some guidance and help and your partner refuses to go, it can be incredibly frustrating. Why are some folks so resistant to going to therapy, especially men? There are three primary reasons I’ve seen. RELATED: When These 10 Things Start Happening In Your Relationship, It’s Time To Break Up...
Are there exceptions to that rule? Of course. Whenever a man is struggling to flirt with a girl, there always seems to be a suave Brazilian helicopter pilot nearby who can swoop in and talk about anything. However, that doesn’t mean all hope is lost, dudes. If you really want to know how to get a girl to like you, flirting isn’t the answer. That sounds counter-productive, but there’s only so far you can get with a woman by tenaciously pursuing her....
Everyone has their own set of tricks and hacks that claim to expel hiccups, but how many of these are actually helpful? And are they just old wives tales? Considering that hiccups are generally not dangerous and usually go away on their own after a few minutes, scientists are understandably focused on more arduous medical matters. This means that research into the effectiveness of hiccup remedies are limited, hence all the exaggerated claims and popular myths....
Even if your husband is with the “other woman” right now, he more than likely wants to stay married to you. Men and women communicate differently when it comes to relationships. Chances are, that means the burden to fix your marriage is on your shoulders — even if he’s the one who cheated. And if you truly want all of him, here’s how to recreate love and passion — and put your marriage back on a committed track....
And wouldn’t you know, water is one of the best aphrodisiacs when it comes to having sex. Whether you’re Al Pacino in Scarface having sex in a hot tub, or just playing Marco Polo with your significant other in a hotel swimming pool, you’re bound to have some fun when you bring water into your kinky sex games. Here are some tips for both men and women on how to have sex in water and enhance the experience....
And now that it’s already spring of 2022, when is Passover? Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, begins with the first seder at sunset on the evening of Friday, April 15, and end upon nightfall on Saturday, April 23. The eight-day festival commemorating the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt is a special time during which we come together with family and friends over the course of two special meals (or only one if you live within Israel) known as the seders....
And now — when there are more single people than there have ever been and there seems to be more betrayal than ever — people have a hard time trusting that they will pick the right person to love. RELATED: The One Sign I See In My Practice That Indicates A Marriage Is Going To Last Here are nine ways to know if you’re in the right relationship for you: 1....
The first time I met him, I was smitten. The first time he asked me out, I initially said yes to going out on a date with him, but I canceled at the last minute. I was too afraid to put myself out there again. I had been out of the game for a while at that point too. I chickened out, but he seemed like a decent guy, so when he asked me out again, I decided to give it a shot, reluctantly....
It can be hard to know if your marital dis-ease is just a bump in the road or a sign of a bigger, underlying problem. All marriages go through their share of problems. But, understanding the different stages of marriage can help you keep yours strong. RELATED: Why My Husband Never Thought I’d Leave According to Dr. Susan Campbell, a best-selling author and relationship expert, there are 5 distinct stages to a marriage....
From the water technique to the 369 method to the 10-10-10 worksheet method to the 5x55 method, each technique eases users into the concept of positive thinking, effectively attracting their desired reality into existence. With so many manifestation methods to try, how do you choose the best one for you? Well, start by thinking about what technique you believe fits you best. For example, there are techniques that focus on visualizing, while others rely solely on scripting....
We all want to experience true love. Being in a healthy, loving relationship is an absolutely magical feeling. But if you’re a strong, capable, independent woman, you could be unknowingly blocking yourself from love. Whether single or in a relationship, women with masculine energy create an invisible barricade against men, hindering their own ability to attract and maintain healthy, loving relationships. RELATED: 14 Straightforward Signs Your Relationship Is Over Do you exude masculine energy?...
Contrary to what she or anyone else might think, I’m not malingering when I spend the majority of my day doing little and sleeping as much as possible. I’m not exaggerating the experience. I’m suffering — like many other people with chronic and invisible illnesses. RELATED: 5 Changes To Expect When The Person You Love Is Diagnosed With A Chronic Illness Spoon theory has become one of those if you know, you know concepts....
I was one of the hundreds of graduates, ready to take their next step in life. For most that meant transforming internships into jobs or leaving to attend grad school, perhaps doing some world traveling before settling into their new adult lives. Me, however? I was having a baby. Some deep, primal part of me had wanted to become a mother for some time. A friend of mine had confided in me that she, too, had these feelings from time to time....
But, like most teens who marry solely because of a positive pregnancy test, I didn’t marry the man of my dreams. I wasn’t in love with him and I doubt that he was in love with me. We played at marriage, and even adulthood, and we separated relatively amicably when I was 21. I left my first husband with three kids under three, $147, and a few boxes of clothes....
I’ve barely left my apartment in over two weeks, partially because I lost my key card to enter the office, and the security guards finally started hassling me about it after letting me through day after day; the thought of actually going through the process to get a new one is so daunting that I’d rather just work from home. Projects I’ve been working on for ages have suddenly taken bad turns....
