Science Tells Us What To Expect As We Age: Strategies for Thriving in Later Life
How does aging affect our bodies and minds, and how can we adapt to those differences? These are questions…
Six Kids, a Medal, and No Childcare: Welcome to the GOP Fertility Plan
The Trump administrationโs latest pronatalist push offers medals and tax breaks instead of real support for parents. From sexist incentives to slashed child programs, hereโs why itโs all hypocrisyโnot help.
Closing the Orgasm Gap: How Women Are Reclaiming Pleasure and Power
Let’s talk about the “orgasm gap”โโthe persistent disparity in orgasm frequency between men and women during sexual encounters. Studies have shown…
10 Everyday Foods That Can Spike Your Blood Sugar Without You Realizing
When we think of foods that raise blood sugar, we often picture desserts, soda, or candy. But the truth…
Coming Off Birth Control: What To Expect and How To Make It Easier
The birth control pill serves as a vital tool for managing reproductive health. However, there comes a time for…
Why Spring Feels So Promising: The Science and Soul Behind the Season
After the cold and often dreary months of winter, the arrival of spring brings with it a sense of…
What Is Cognitive Shuffling? The Simple Sleep Trick to Calm a Racing Mind
If youโve ever found yourself lying in bed, exhausted but wide awake, replaying every awkward conversation youโve had since…
How to Best Prepare for Spring Allergy Season: 10 Smart Steps to Breathe Easier
Spring is beautifulโbut if you suffer from seasonal allergies, it can feel more like a curse than a blessing….
Why Poison Ivy Is More Dangerous Than You ThinkโEven If You Were Once Immune
If youโve ever spent time outdoors in North America, thereโs a good chance youโve been warned about poison ivyโand…
Pronatalism in the Spotlight: Elon Musk, Falling Birth Rates, and the Global Fertility Crisis
Pronatalism is gaining attention as countries confront an unprecedented demographic shiftโrapidly declining birth rates. As aging populations strain healthcare…
Alcohol and Cancer: Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels Amid Rising Health Concerns
The Surgeon Generalโs recent call for cancer warnings on alcohol labels has reignited discussions about the link between alcohol…
POTS Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, COVID Link & Why It Affects Women More
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a condition that many people may have heard of, but few truly understand….
Are Expired Medications Safe? What You Need to Know About Drug Expiration Dates
When you open your medicine cabinet, you’re likely to find a few bottles or blister packs marked with expiration…
How Sex, Sleep, and Wellness Work Together to Boost Your Health
Ever wondered why you feel so relaxed after a night of intimacy or how a good night’s sleep makes…
12 Pantry Staples That Might Be Expiredโand Why You Should Check
Pantry staples are the unsung heroes of the kitchen, offering convenience and reliability. However, many of these items sit…
3 Simple Somatic Movements You Can Do To Calm Your Nervous System
Daily life can be unnerving. And itโs easy to go from calm to anxious or nervous in a flash….
A New Study Finds That Men With Better Sperm Live Longer
A new study out of Denmark finds that men with better sperm quality at young ages seem to live longer than those who have weak swimmers. Before you ask the men in your life to provide semen samples for predictive purposes, however, you should know that researchers still donโt understand why this association exists or what it means. (Other than, you know, the obvious: healthy men make healthy sperm and healthy men tend to live longer connection.)
Missourians Could Give All Their Tax Money to Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Missouri voters want access to abortion. We know that because in November they voted in favor of a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion and other reproductive health decisions. Missouri lawmakers disagree.
Theyโre transitioning the mice! Theyโre transitioning the rats!
Whereโs DOGE when you need them? I have a perfect example of government waste that could be cancelled before we piss away money on it, but that seems unlikely since it was just announced last week and appears to be an RFK Jr. wet dream.
How to Quit Drinking Coffee (Without Hating Your Life)
Letโs be honestโcoffee is delicious. Itโs comforting, itโs energizing, and for many of us, itโs a ritual as ingrained…
Why Daylight Saving Time Messes Us UpโAnd What Science Says About Fixing It
Twice a year, we go through a collective groan as we either gain or lose an hour of sleep…
Are You Lactose Intolerant? Hereโs How to Tell (And What to Do About It)
If youโve ever had a scoop of ice cream, a cheesy pizza, or a creamy latte, only to feel…
80% Reduction in Cervical Precancers Thanks to the HPV Vaccine (The One RFK Jr. is Suing)
This commentary is a repost from โSex on Wednesdaysโ by Martha Kempner on Substack. Find her other articles on The Queen…
Vaccines are Better Than Broccoli
This commentary is a repost fromย โSex on Wednesdaysโย by Martha Kempner on Substack. Find her other articles on The Queen…
Jjimjilbang Bliss: Discover the Best Korean Spas in the U.S.
Korean day spas, known as jjimjilbangs (์ฐ์ง๋ฐฉ), are a unique cultural experience that combines relaxation, wellness, and social interaction….