Posts by Amelia Frost
Katie Thurston Confirms She Has Stage 4 Breast Cancer That Spread to Her Liver
Demi Burnett offered to support Thurston in Los Angeles, writing, “🩷💕💗 I’m here in LA- absolutely anything you need I will do for you!!” Ashley Iaconetti wrote, “I am so so sorry, Katie. Thinking of you and praying for you. You’re going to feel better before you know it! You are a tough chick who’s…
Read More“Endometriosis Stole My Life”: What It’s Really Like to Live With the Condition
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While many people feel a sense of relief, after living with endometriosis for over a decade, Yaël says, “It felt like a part of me died on the table in the OR. “I was overcome with grief. It’s like, for 10 to 12 years, you’re told that you’re not seeing the world in blue. You’re…
Read MoreRecommended Vaccines by Age: Your 20s, 30s, 40s, and Beyond
We all remember dreading doctor’s appointments as kids, because we never knew when we were due for a scheduled vaccination. As adults we can still lose track of which recommended vaccines we need and when, unless we have a good health care provider to remind us. The schedule of vaccine recommendations is confusing to keep…
Read MoreI Drank Green Tea Instead of Coffee for a Month—and I Was Surprised By the Results
Green tea instead of coffee? I never thought that would be something I’d consider. My morning routine is sacred to me. Get up, shower, do my skincare, brush my teeth, take my supplements, put on some makeup, get dressed, and head to the office. But the routine doesn’t stop there. My favorite part is at…
Read MoreI Tried Athletic Greens for a Month–Here’s My AG1 Review
“AG1 is a good choice [for people] looking for a supplement if you have difficulty eating right, or if you have to take more than one supplement at a time,” says Gowri Reddy Rocco, MD, a board-certified medical doctor in California. She also made sure to reiterate that the supplement is GMO-free, which is important…
Read MoreWhat to Expect in the Weeks and Months After Your First Shingles Symptoms
If you’re in your 40s or older, you might have memories of having chickenpox—the once-common childhood virus was a rite of passage that usually involved a week of itchy fluid-filled blisters, lots of lukewarm baths, and wearing head-to-toe pink calamine lotion. Since the chickenpox vaccine (also known as the varicella vaccine) was approved in 1995,…
Read MoreYou’d Never Know I Have OCD: 3 Women on Living with Lesser-Known Subtypes
But it didn’t feel absurd when she was in her OCD flare. She would ask her partner for reassurance. She would check and recheck her filing. She would read for hours about how to report her income correctly. Before this, there was another obsession—one just like it, she says. She was convinced that she may…
Read MoreThis Study Says This Is the Healthiest Diet in the World
What’s the healthiest diet one can eat? A study claims to have finally found the answer. That’s not such an easy task, considering there are so many hyped diets out there. Chances are you know somebody who’s adopted a keto, paleo, pescatarian, or vegan diet in recent years—if that wasn’t you yourself. But a 2023…
Read More12 Best Sex Toys for Squirting, Whether You’re a Beginner or a Pro
Why we love it: Dual-stimulating; suction mimics oral sex; internal arm curved for G-spot stimulation; flexible What’s worth considering: Learning which settings you need and prefer will take trial and error The unique way the Womanizer Duo 2 combines internal and external stimulation has earned it our top pick. This powerhouse squirting toy pairs Womanizer’s…
Read More6 Vitamin Supplements You Should Never Take With Coffee
A steaming cup of tea or coffee is a morning ritual for most of us. That also makes it a convenient moment to pop our daily vitamin supplements. But it turns out the drink you choose to wash them down with has a lot to do with it how much of the goodness your body…
Read More8 Signs That You’re Not Getting Enough Protein
Kaler adds that mood changes, such as feeling hangry (a combination of feeling hungry and angry), can indicate insufficient protein intake too. “Protein helps balance blood sugar levels and, with inadequate consumption, your blood sugar can drop, leading to irritability and mood swings.” 3. Hair, nail, and skin issues Protein is crucial for the health…
Read MoreThis Expert-Recommended Lube Makes Sex Way More Enjoyable
The three main types of lube are silicone-based, water-based, and oil-based. There are also hybrid lubes, which mix water and silicone. Each has varying pros and cons for your sexual health and how you plan to use it. Here’s what to know: Water-based lubes are perhaps the most popular variety. They’re made primarily of water…
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