No one likes needles. Some hate them. Most tolerate them as a necessity because we appreciate the benefits. After all, from vaccinations to insulin shots, medication administered through needles save lives. But no one actually likes them. At least, no one I’ve ever met. On top of the usual discomfort, people have around needles themselves, thanks to the anti-vax movement and social media, there’s a boatload of skepticism and conspiracies around vaccines in the so-called “information age....

You see, I was a victim (sorry, I hate that word, but it is what it is) of childhood abuse, what those in the clinical world refer to as Adverse Childhood Experiences. What are Adverse Childhood Experiences? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) definition, “Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) is the term used to describe all types of abuse, neglect, and other potentially traumatic experiences that occur to people under the age of 18....

No matter what zodiac sign you are, you are entering one of the most life-changing weeks of the entire year, especially when it comes to love and relationships. An astrology event is known to be more significant based on how often or little it occurs is happening this week, and it’s one that changes everything. RELATED: Each Zodiac Sign’s Luckiest Day In The Month Of April 2022 This week on Tuesday, April 12, the Jupiter and Neptune divine union in Pisces will occur....

But sometimes, you just feel stuck. Maybe you even want to run away. I have felt like running away far more often than I wanted to hang around and face a situation that’s less than ideal. Over time, I have learned to stay — but with one foot out the door. Usually, being an introvert makes me want to withdraw and vanish. Conversely, I’ve noticed that extroverts don’t run when facing challenges....

Sometimes we can’t afford the pricey hair salons, which means we need to do things on our own. While we may have mastered simple blowouts and hair masks, it’s time to consider the reality of bleaching your own hair at home. Can we bleach our hair if we’re not a professional? Well, it isn’t as simple as other processes. That bleach job can be done, but only if the right tools and steps are taken, and you go slow and steady....

But, if you find yourself still thinking, “I hate what he did to me, but I still love him,” getting over an ex and moving on from the heartbreak may be trickier. That said, healing after a break up is certainly not impossible. A broken heart is painful, just like a broken limb. Although, grief, fear, and anger may not be avoidable, don’t lock yourself in your room for the next 12 months....

What was once meant to be lighthearted and fun, social media profiles have turned people into brands and aesthetics. And even though we millennials created social media, (you’re welcome, or we’re sorry — not sure which is more appropriate), it’s Gen Z that now carries the team when it comes to knowing all the tips and tricks for curating a successful social media presence, including how to take good selfies, create cool TikTok transitions, and use all those slang words and phrases we’ll never quite understand....

Your birth chart is unique to you, meaning that while planets are constantly moving and shifting in different ways, their influence on you will differ from those with different placements. Understanding what sign and astrology house the personal and generational planets are in gives you the knowledge to understand who you are, how you communicate, how you love, and even how to move through challenges with greater ease. Understanding your birth chart can profoundly change how you approach life and even the relationship that you have with yourself....

Does he listen eagerly to what you have to say? Or, do you sometimes feel like he’s just watching your lips move and waiting for you to finish? If you answered the above questions with anything other than a resounding “YES!” then you probably need to learn something critical about how effective communication works between men and women. Some simple adjustments can help you feel “heard” better than ever before....

Even if you don’t have ADHD, you may find yourself in this situation. For instance, after observing someone’s space, you made a comment that they’re a hoarder. What you meant to say was that they are a clutter bug, but somehow your comment came out too harsh, too abrasive. Now, you realize what you said was cringey and made people uncomfortable, so now no one will look you in the eye....

RELATED: Woman Loudly Confronts Cheating Boyfriend At His Work After Learning He Was Talking To Other Girls Behind Her Back I often hear couples complain about not feeling appreciated or valued by their partner. Things become routine and chore-like and eventually, something that used to feel so fun and intoxicating becomes stale and routine. Resentment and regret take over and you find yourself arguing the stupidest little things. The love is still there, but things have started to break down and eyes have begun to wander....

The former Playboy bunny made the allegation during a recent episode of ‘Secrets of Playboy,’ which aired on A&E. The docuseries is meant to explore hidden truths that happened during the height of the Playboy era. Many horrific claims about sexual assault and exploitation have been made against Hefner and the Playboy company, but Theodore’s allegations are one of the first involving animals. Hugh Hefner’s ex claims she saw him engaging in sex acts with a dog....

All of these thoughts ran through my head on my wedding day, much like they do in most brides’ minds. The difference, however, was that my thoughts weren’t about my spouse as I was marrying my husband. They were about someone else entirely. His name was Jason. No, not my future husband. Jason was the man who consumed my thoughts on my wedding day as I walked down the aisle and married someone else....

I was hesitant to go in the first place. I met the guy on Tinder and he wasn’t my normal type. I’m not sure why I swiped right, but I did. I’m not sure why I kept messaging, but I did. There was nothing concerning; he just didn’t seem that, well, interesting. RELATED: 12 Relationship Red Flags You Should Never Ignore He was a little older than me and from what I could tell he didn’t have his life together....

Okay, maybe I miss Cherry Coke a bit, but other than that I’m alright going without. I don’t go around proclaiming from the rooftops that I don’t drink any caffeine; in fact, sometimes I dread mentioning it because of how people react. It’s usually an aggressive gasp and super wide eyes while saying, “So you don’t drink caffeine at all? What about coffee? I saw you with Starbucks one time!...

They invited us to join their table for a toast, which turned into several. When the house music came on and everyone headed for the bar, Alex — handsome and playful — took my hand and led me to the dance floor. In the time it took for his fingers to encircle mine, what had been a quiet attraction became an all-consuming need. I heard the warning voice in my head reminding me that this was dangerous territory: however alone I might feel, I was, in fact, married....

Of course, that’s not the full story. I’ll tell the full story again, as I’ve told it over and over since the end of 2004. But since the #ShoutYourAbortion movement began, I’ve been rethinking how I talk about what happened to me. I think about how I’ve told the story over the years; how I’ve softened my language and talked about “life-saving medical termination” instead of saying “abortion abortion abortion”....

The year was 1985 and I was a few weeks shy of my nineteenth birthday. Dick, my fiancé, and I were living in a small apartment on the main floor of a large house that had been converted into suites. Every weekday morning, I worked as a waitress at a truck stop on the outskirts of Swift Current, Saskatchewan. I enjoyed my job and was good at taking food orders, pouring coffee, chatting with the regulars, and being friendly....

Nisreen V. also says her 3-year-old son shows signs of being a gifted child — he has an adult vocabulary and asks lots of questions — but she can’t really compare him to other children his age because he’s not yet in school. Once she does start sending him to school, she wonders, will the school help her figure it out? Some readers with children who’ve been deemed gifted by their schools say parents of preschoolers indeed might need to wait until their children start grade school before they are labeled “gifted” (which often occurs in first or third grade)....

A video captured by TikToker @desi.self has gone viral after capturing an altercation the erupted when a woman cut the bar line at the 14th annual Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash celebration. The woman became combative when bystanders spoke up, yelling that she’s an influencer and filming the conflict for her followers. When a woman behind her protested, she hurled insults and then threatened to beat up the woman—only to be promptly put in place by the woman herself....