Inquiries about how to file for divorce have increased 34% year-over-year, and divorce lawyers have anecdotally noticed a spike during the holidays, a time when there's typically a lull in these cases. Divorce lawyers told Insider the nature of the…
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4 myths about BDSM you need to stop believing, according to kink experts
BDSM, short for bondage-discipline, dominance-submission, and sadism-masochism, is a consensual sexual dynamic in which people play with power through different sexual acts. While classic representations of BDSM often feature dominatrixes and submissive leather-clad men, BDSM is an umbrella term that…
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I still don’t want to have sex almost a year after giving birth. Is something wrong with me?
Samantha Lee/Insider Your indifference towards sex is normal, considering how stressed you must be juggling your children and school. According to sex therapist Jenni Skyler, a low sex drive indicates that you need to focus on other relationship and personal…
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5 signs you should switch up your birth-control method
If you've used the same birth control method since you started using contraception, you might want to re-evaluate if it's working for you, gynecologist Dr. Jessica Shepherd told Insider. Painful or heavy periods, conditions like hypertension and high blood pressure,…
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Body neutrality, not body positivity, may be the best way to fight unsustainable beauty ideals. Here’s how to channel it.
Body neutrality is a philosophy that you should focus on what your body can do for you rather than what it looks like. In recent years, body positivity, which urges people to love their bodies regardless of what they look…
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My friend is in denial about the coronavirus and hasn't cancelled her wedding. How do I tell her I'm not coming?
Samantha Lee/Insider We're living in a time filled with sadness and uncertainty, so it's normal for you to feel anxious about your friend's still-scheduled wedding. Before springing into action, consider waiting a few weeks to see if your friend decides…
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