But even after I left my husband, my identity stayed with him. I was blinded by the emotional destruction my marriage had on my mental health. Instead of healing, I became numb. I distanced myself from my emotions in an effort to never feel the same vulnerability again. It wasn’t until after I walked away for the last time that I learned why it had really failed. I realized that my inability to tune into my feelings about a difficult past had doomed it from the start....

It is estimated that over 159 million Americans consume tea every day. And, no doubt, some of those tea-drinkers are in it for more than just the delicate flavor. And while they all offer certain health benefits, green tea is often the tea of choice for the health-conscious crowd. Here, let’s break down how exactly green tea got its status as a veritable health hero and why. The therapeutic properties1 of green tea have been known for thousands of years, and now, modern science has been confirming these properties and more....

And as for the neck? You may not realize it, but there several factors that may contribute to or worsen acne in the area. So if you consistently find yourself stumbling upon a pimple, here are the reasons why. Neck acne, in particular, may have several contributing factors. First, it’s similar to the face in that it does have a higher concentration of pores. “Much like the face, the neck is at risk for developing breakouts because of a high concentration of oil glands,” says Zeichner....

That doesn’t sound like a lot, but gather 1,000 people with vaginas in a room, and eight to 20 of them will have taken needle-to-netherbits. Here’s everything you need to know about the process, risks, and benefits of vaginal piercings. “Genital piercing” is the most commonly used industry term, and for people with vaginas, “vulva piercing” would be the most accurate description. The vulva is the external part of the genitalia, including the external clitoris, inner and outer labia, the vaginal opening, and the mons pubis—these are the areas where you can get a “vagina piercing....

But, besides the obvious added sugars, how can you tell which food could spike your blood sugar and leave you feeling meh? Luckily, there is a handy rating system called the glycemic index that scores how different foods will affect your blood sugar. Here, we breakdown everything you need to know about the glycemic index, how your favorite foods rank, and what to eat for better blood sugar balance. A food’s glycemic index is calculated as the ratio of the blood glucose response to 50 grams of available carbohydrates (in any given food) compared to the blood glucose response to 50 grams of pure glucose....

For someone who is searching for the perfect word to describe their sexual desires, this could take them a step closer to finding sexual liberation. For others, these terms can be a little bit confusing, and that’s OK if you feel that way. Here’s everything you need to know about sexuality, plus a fuller list of some of the most common sexualities in 2020. According to sexologist Carol Queen, Ph.D., it’s the way a person feels and expresses their relationship to sex, desire, arousal, and eroticism....

If anger is ill-affecting our family, friendships, or work relationships, we need to take a step back and assess. Anger can be both a cause and a symptom of emotional instability, mental health challenges, and even a hormone imbalance. No matter the trigger, it is important to determine if the severity or frequency of angry outbursts is truly damaging. Functional and healthy anger occurs when an individual’s personal boundaries are violated, he explains....