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There are lots of different forms of intermittent fasting (16:8, 5:2, and OMAD, to name a few), but the intended benefits are generally the same across the board, including weight loss, increased energy, and improved mental clarity. Some experts argue that fasting can cause hormonal disruptions that can lead to mood swings and fertility challenges, while others say that it’s perfectly safe, as long as you’re listening to your body and doing it right....

Yoni massage allows you time to slowly explore your body in a more sensual way. It can help people who usually feel finished after one orgasm to achieve multiple orgasms, and it’s especially beneficial for people with vaginas who have never had an orgasm. Lie on your back in a comfortable place with a pillow under your hips, your knees up, and your feet on the ground. Have your favorite massage oil handy....

While PETA claims that shearing hurts the animal, this is an extreme outcome and generally happens if the animal isn’t given the proper time to recoup its fleece before the next shearing. Meaning, the animal is only harmed if the farm or shearer in question cares more about profit and the amount of wool than the animal itself. Otherwise, shearing is pain-free for the animal and necessary for maintaining the health of the flock....

These are just a few of the ways that ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) can manifest. This disorder, which is often associated with overly energetic and disruptive kiddos, is estimated to affect 2.5% of adults1. And it’s getting a lot of attention lately in regard to the unexpected ways it can affect women, who are more likely to go undiagnosed as children because their symptoms often don’t include the obvious hyperactivity and they may not have struggled academically....

Allosexuality is a fairly new term, which means not everyone will immediately recognize it or its importance, and this often leads to misconceptions. Hodder-Shipp says one of the main misconceptions linked to allosexuality is that the term itself is unnecessary because of “the incorrect and harmful assumption that all people experience consistent sexual desire and attraction, and because it’s the norm, it doesn’t necessitate a label.” “Simply put, allosexual is the opposite of asexual, and the term was created quite intentionally—if there’s language to describe a person who feels little to no sexual attraction, then there also should be language to describe a person who consistently does feel sexual attraction,” they explain....

In April, Burger King announced the launch of the Impossible Whopper, which will be available nationally by the end of 2019—and reports show it’s already boosting sales at the fast food giant. In May, Beyond Meat went public, and since then, its stock has soared, giving the company a market capitalization of over $10 billion, as of July 10, 2019. It also recently announced the launch of its new Beyond Beef product, meant to taste, look, and cook up just like traditional ground beef....

One of the most generally accepted ideas about ghosts, though, is that they’re spirits that used to be in a body, and for whatever reason, feel tied to being Earthbound, explains intuitive Natasha Levinger. “This could be due to anything from feeling unresolved about a relationship or even a location to dying before they felt ready to leave,” she says. And it’s important to note that ghosts are not always believed to be inherently bad—despite common misconceptions....