What Being Paralyzed From Neck Down Taught Me About White Privilege

People have been spiteful and unkind to each other, more than ever before. RELATED: 10 Myths About Sex & Disability But instead of documenting my tears, I want to share my unique position as a white privileged person, who is also a disabled minority, living in our deeply diverse but underrepresented country, with hopes to awaken compassion and understanding for why all of us could benefit from using our privilege....

December 12, 2022 · 8 min · 1681 words · Joshua Gomez

What Happened When My Sons Asked Me If Girls Have Orgasms

I felt my throat constrict. The question was so casual as if he were asking whether fish had bones or bugs had feelings. Where the hell did he come up with that question? Both of my sons entered puberty at a young age, and we didn’t want them to be embarrassed or concerned if they experienced ejaculation, so we made it a point to explain the mechanism of male orgasm to them early on....

December 12, 2022 · 4 min · 733 words · Elizabeth Epps

What I Wish I Could Tell The Man Who Broke My Trust

I don’t know how long I’ll keep writing to you. It’s been a while now since we parted, but I still feel the pain of your rueful farewell. I feel sorrow that I can’t talk about you, maybe because you’re not worthy of even mentioning, maybe because I now despise saying your name, or maybe because I am ashamed to say that I miss you after you broke my trust....

December 12, 2022 · 3 min · 625 words · Amee Williams

What Is Seichem Healing Patricia Bonnard

The words Seichem, Seichim, and SKHM all refer to essentially the same energy. The variation in names came about because different people adopted their own way to spell it. I use Seichim because I offer and teach Sekhem-Seichim Reiki. While not as well-known as Reiki, Seichem is an effective method for alleviating stress, enhancing relaxation, and helping you discover peace. When used together, they are particularly effective. RELATED: 5 Tips For Finding The Best Reiki Practitioner For You...

December 12, 2022 · 3 min · 639 words · John Myers

What Is The Meaning Of Chucky S Real Name

However, Charles went into a toy store and used a voodoo artifact to transfer him into the nearest thing, a Good Guy doll. The doll now inhabited by Charles Lee Ray was sold in a back alley. Then the murders continue. Chucky is one of the most notable slasher and horror franchises and has been around since 1988 with the introduction of the film ‘Child’s Play’ and continues to be seen in several remakes and adaptations....

December 12, 2022 · 3 min · 467 words · So Sloan

What Is The Whisper Method Tiktok S New Manifestation Method

The latest method for manifesting whatever you want is simple: watching TikTok videos. A new TikTok trend known as The Whisper Method is supposedly making people’s manifestations come to life in just a few steps. What is the Whisper Method? “The Whisper Method” is a TikTok trend that allows you to manifest a particular desire via whispering. RELATED: Whisper This Phrase Before Going To Sleep & Anything You Want Will Come To You It involves visualizing yourself whispering (hence the name) whatever you want from your specific person into their ear at high vibrations, which TikTokers call “good energy....

December 12, 2022 · 3 min · 581 words · Benedict Floyd

What It Means When A Guy Has No Male Friends

If you’re into a guy whose friends abuse their girlfriends, you should back away from him — as chances are, he’ll do the same. But sometimes, subtler red flags related to a man’s friends may be more difficult to interpret. For instance, if your boyfriend or the guy you like hangs out only with women, you need to be careful. It’s important to note there may be many legitimate reasons why a guy has no male friends....

December 12, 2022 · 5 min · 999 words · Clara Shummon

What It S Really Like Being A Professional Cuddler For A Living

Along with being an actress and massage therapist, I’ve been a professional cuddler for about two and a half years. Last May, I joined Cuddlist.com, a professional cuddling service. Doing this work has been such a heart-opening experience for me. I’m amazed at how quickly and easily human beings can bond. Usually, the only cuddling you get as an adult comes after you enter into an intimate relationship. Most of us only experience cuddling outside of a relationship when we’re children—that’s if you have affectionate parents....

December 12, 2022 · 6 min · 1200 words · Wilbert Dennis

What Tarot Cards Represent Which Zodiac Sign

The origins of both Tarot and astrology date back to ancient times; however, Tarot was reimagined into what we know today during the Renaissance period, while astrology is a system that has been in place since pre-Christianity and mostly at its basic structural level unchanged. Planets were added as they were discovered. New ways of using the system have been a big part of its growth and continued popularity....

December 12, 2022 · 6 min · 1128 words · David Giron

What The 12 Houses Of Astrology Mean And How To Find Yours

In short, the astrology houses are what make two people who share the same zodiac sign so drastically different. In fact, your specific natal chart won’t repeat for at least 1,000 years! The planet occupying each house at the time you’re born determines your personality traits. While most people refer to their single zodiac sign, what they’re referring to is their Sun sign, or where the Sun is at their time of birth....

December 12, 2022 · 9 min · 1708 words · Dorothy Pal

What To Do After A Bad First Date If You Want A Second Chance

The ultimate goal is to hopefully form a life-lasting connection, or at least be bearable enough that they’ll want to see you again. As much as we try to relax and live in the moment, there’s a lot at stake on a first date, and sometimes things don’t go according to plan. Nerves can get the better of you and leave you feeling stuck for things to say. A hectic day at work can put you in a foul mood which and causes you to come off rude or pessimistic....

December 12, 2022 · 5 min · 971 words · Frankie Ayotte

What To Do When Your Relationship Ends But The Memories Don T

Being with you was like the kind of heart pattering that you’re afraid will be audible to everyone in the vicinity. It was sweaty palms, quick pulse, fast blinking, and explosive butterflies. It was lingering, omnipresent. RELATED: The 8 Major Differences Between Being ‘In Lust’ And ‘In Love’ On my mind when I was sorting clothes at work, when I’d be walking under the street lights at 2 AM, when I was making pinwheels for my roommates, when I wore those red pants you loved, or the navy sweater you adored, or when anyone would mention the Classic “Doctor Who....

December 12, 2022 · 3 min · 558 words · Robert Vadenais

What Years With Undiagnosed Celiac Taught Me About The Need For A More Integrated Medical System

Though I crave my typical end-of-the-day shower, I must find another way to self-soothe. I do some yoga, avoiding Superman and cobra poses (as these could tear the wires off). The neighbor’s cat burrows into my chest only to encounter the coiling cables, which he tries to bite at. I gently escort him off. The Holter monitor is one of several tests my doctor has ordered after a slew of symptoms had alerted me to disruption in my health....

December 12, 2022 · 12 min · 2494 words · Jimmy Rusert

What You Need To Know About Having A Distorted Body Image Suzanne Manser

Body image is how you see, feel, and think about your body. It’s how your brain interprets your body and its various parts, on any given day, in any given moment. Body image is usually categorized as “positive” or “negative.” It can change and is different for different body areas. Your body image is your interpretation of your body. This is key. You’re trained to interpret your body in a specific way, with specific standards that have nothing to do with anything except the diet industry’s profits....

December 12, 2022 · 7 min · 1285 words · Robert Pearsall

What Your Neptune Sign Means In Astrology

Neptune is considered an “outer planet,” or generational planets (along with Pluto, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus), which represent life circumstances and the way worldly situations affect you from an external standpoint. The “personal planets,” on the other hand (which includes the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars), represent who you are and your unique personality. For example, your Sun sign describes your ego, your Moon sign describes how you feel, and your Mercury sign is the way you think....

December 12, 2022 · 6 min · 1254 words · Harold Schermerhorn

Who Is Adam Pinkusiewicz Suspect Named In Murder Of Kylen Schulte Crystal Turner

On August 18th, 2021, the bodies of Turner and Schulte were found by a friend who had been searching for them after growing concerned for the women’s safety. “Grand County Sheriff’s Office has identified Adam Pinkusiewicz as a suspect in the double homicide of Kylen Schulte and Crystal Beck Turner,” read a news release issued Wednesday via Facebook. The bodies were found near a campsite in Moab, Utah, the same place where Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie had been days prior to their murder....

December 12, 2022 · 3 min · 589 words · Bernice Jackson

Who Is Sadie Sink S Boyfriend Patrick Alwyn Dating Rumors Explained

The actress who plays Max Mayfield in the hit Netflix series has been spotted out and about with Alwyn, the brother of Swift’s partner and rumored fiance/husband Joe Alwyn. The younger Alwyn is known to have a close relationship with his sister-in-law and his actor brother. RELATED: ‘Stranger Things’ Star Charlie Heaton Gives Rare Details About His Son In New Interview Sink, who is 20 years old, also has a friendship with Swift after starring in her “All Too Well” short film last year....

December 12, 2022 · 3 min · 441 words · Dalia Hesseltine

Who Is Yungsweetro Travis Scott Allegedly Cheated On Kylie Jenner With Ex

YungSweetRo, whose real name is Rojean Kar, stirred infidelity rumors once again over the weekend after she shared an Instagram story appearing to be in the same location as the rapper. RELATED: Kylie Jenner Fans Think She Has Broken Up With Travis Scott After Her Recent Instagram Post The rapper denied the connection in an Instagram story writing: “It’s a lot of weird sh–going on. An uninvited person was sneaking photos on what was supposed to be a closed set while I was directing a video....

December 12, 2022 · 4 min · 735 words · Marsha Lucas

Who Was The Scranton Strangler Creed S Tiktok Confession May Explain

Fans may remember that George Howard Skub was convicted for being the Scranton Strangler, a serial criminal convicted of strangling people all over the city. They’re even more likely to remember Toby Flenderson, who served on the jury during Skub’s trial, expressing doubt about the alleged Strangler’s true identity. Though the writers did try to give closure by showing Skub strangling Toby, some fans remain dubious, claiming that it’s “a totally reasonable reaction to encountering one of the jurors that wrongfully convicted him....

December 12, 2022 · 4 min · 681 words · Ida Belser

Why A Couple In Their 20S Decided To Exclusively Foster Teenagers

Children in the foster care system go through so much. And it’s amazing when there is a couple that is so heartfelt and determined to adopt can change a teen’s or a child’s life. According to Love What Matters, Sarah met Stuart when she was nineteen. At the beginning of their relationship, literally fifteen minutes into their first date, he asked if she wanted children one day. Of course, she said that she knew that if she ever had children, she would foster them....

December 12, 2022 · 7 min · 1286 words · Shane Merchant