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Here’s everything to know about candle magic and what different candle colors mean, according to experts. As color therapist Walaa AlMuhaiteeb tells mbg, candles give us a way to couple color frequency with fire frequency. “When you combine these two things, you are creating a big frequency exchange and cleanse.” And according to modern mystic and author of Astrology SOS Imani Quinn, candle magic is also great for communicating with spirits, guides, and the universe....

“There is no commitment and possibly a lack of interest in establishing a serious, meaningful relationship,” couples’ therapist Racine Henry, Ph.D., LMFT, tells mbg. “The bottom line is a hard-and-fast boundary around the depth of emotional intimacy and attachment.” People might be casually dating each other exclusively, meaning they are not dating other people, though usually the term “casual dating” implies that it isn’t exclusive. “There are a lot of reasons people date casually, ranging from wanting to gain more interpersonal experience with people to whom you’re attracted, to avoiding the emotional attachment that comes with deeper levels of commitment, to just wanting to have fun,” sex and dating coach Myisha Battle, M....

There’s no denying that disposable diapers affect the environment negatively. The production of the plastic and the gels that make up the diapers produces waste that must be disposed of. Then think of the packaging and marketing process—the dyes, the boxes, the delivery—and all the environmental costs that come with that. Also, the diapers are made from polypropylene, a type of plastic that is made from the nonrenewable resource petroleum and will not biodegrade under landfill conditions....

But if you’ve never tried them in the past, it can be hard to tell whether collagen or protein powder is the better option for you. Here, we break down the specific benefits for each. In general, “collagen powder and protein powder are different products with different nutrition profiles, different ingredients, and different goals,” says Scott Keatley, R.D. Ultimately, which powder is right for you depends on the benefits you’re looking for....

Well, some ingredients come with notable cautions, while others seem to be pretty tolerable or wholly benign. Where does collagen fall on that spectrum? Let’s dive in. As far as its role in the body, it helps make up the structure of our skin, bone, cartilage, muscle, and more, with the purpose of helping tissues be elastic and withstand stretching (so, for example, it keeps skin looking young and supple).* We actually make our own internal supply of collagen, via our cells’ fibroblasts (assuming they have the amino acids and other required nutritional building blocks they need)....

Have no fear if you’ve been craving a little space; that doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with your relationship. In fact, it could be just what the two of you need. We spoke with relationship experts to understand why alone time is so important for couples, plus how to bring it up to your partner and ways to incorporate more of it. “It’s important that couples spend time cultivating their own interests, doing things they enjoy on their own, which helps facilitate a healthy sense of self beyond the relationship,” licensed psychotherapist and sex therapist Michael Moran, LCSW, CST, explains....

This probably isn’t news to you if you’re reading this post, and you might have already given some thought to your options for managing your period a little more sustainably. One such option on your radar may be switching to a menstrual cup—a flexible bell-shaped cup, usually made from silicone, that collects blood rather than absorbs it (in addition to other fluids) like a tampon. They can be worn for up to 12 hours at a time and be reused for several years before needing to be replaced....