When something begins to feel like a chore, it’s probably because we’ve mentally made it into one. I know—probably not what you wanted to hear, but alas, it’s generally the truth. Sex, because of how our society portrays it, is made to seem like this extremely sexy event (which it absolutely can be) that happens naturally (which it can) every single time, and each person involved is pleasured to their desired need (which can happen)....
Here’s what it really means to be an HSP, the pros and cons, and how to deal with it, according to experts. As psychologist and relationship counselor Margaret Paul, Ph.D., tells mbg, much of what we now understand about HSPs comes from the work of clinical research psychologist Elaine Aron, Ph.D., who authored both The Highly Sensitive Person and The Highly Sensitive Child. Aron’s research found that about 15 to 20% of the population are born with a nervous system that’s different from the rest of the population, says Paul....
Even if you’re not quite ready to leave yet, think of these as small first steps you can start to take to help you find the strength to finally make the leap: J.K. Rowling once said, “Rock bottom was the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.” True to those words, I hired therapists and coaches for my personal development, and over time, my panic attacks stop. Then one day I vowed to start taking care of my body again and committed to shedding the excess weight I’d gained from comfort-eating....
If these insecurities are a common theme in your dating life, you may be struggling with an anxious preoccupied attachment style. The attachment theory outlines four attachment styles we all fall into: secure, avoidant, anxious, or fearful-avoidant. While these attachment styles are initially built in childhood, the behaviors are elastic and can shift over time depending on life experiences, relationship patterns, and personal growth. Here’s an overview of each style: “This leads the anxiously attached person to often feel uneasy about relationships despite a strong desire to feel intimately connected,” licensed mental health counselor Jor-El Caraballo, LMHC, tells mbg....
You might have an autoimmune disease—a condition in which your immune system attacks your own healthy tissue. It’s not a given, of course, but autoimmune diseases are becoming increasingly common, affecting anywhere from 24 million to 50 million people in the U.S., 80% of whom are women, according to various estimates. Under normal conditions, the immune system protects your body by responding to invading microorganisms, like viruses or bacteria—if your immune system deems anything dangerous, it will produce antibodies to ward off these harmful intruders....
Read on to learn what experts say about mold in our homes, guidance for dealing with it, and our picks for the best air purifiers for mold. While most air purifiers won’t eliminate the mold or mildew already growing on your surfaces, these machines help prevent mold spores from landing in the first place. “Top-rated air purifiers have the ability to remove small particles like spores, improving indoor air quality and reducing the chances for indoor mold growth, explains Michael Rubino, mold and air quality expert and author of The Mold Medic, an Expert’s Guide on Mold Removal....
I’ve employed Manuka honey masks sporadically with fine results, but it was never life-changing. I wanted to test what it would do for my complexion—which is redness-prone, suffers from hormonal breakouts, and seems to be perpetually dehydrated—with everyday use. Instead of doing a daily Manuka mask, which sounded time-consuming and sticky, I decided to swap out all my cleansers for Manuka honey instead. I’m pretty lucky—while I’m certainly not one of those people who’s been genetically gifted with “great skin,” I don’t have a ton of skin problems either…as long as I’m keeping my sleep, diet, and stress in check, my complexion is relatively calm....
