MementoJpeg/Moment/Getty Images All kids fake sick… or at least think they’re sick when they’re actually fine. Whether it’s to play hooky from school or because they’re so nervous about an upcoming test they make themselves feel sick (relatable), every parent has had to play the little game in their head of "Is This Legit?" when...
Daniel de la Hoz/Getty Images The average person who experiences menstruation will spend about 3,000 days menstruating over the course of 40 years. Forty. Years. That’s a sh*t load of maxi pads. But when our bodies begin the transition towards menopause — known as perimenopause — new challenges await. The good news is that getting...
TikTok Here’s the good news: overall, the United States boasts pretty high vaccination rates. Even in states that perform lower than average, the overwhelming majority of children are up to date on their scheduled vaccinations that protect them from potentially deadly diseases like mumps, rubella, and polio. But here’s the bad news: in the case...
TikTok As someone who has delivered two babies — one by c-section and one by VBAC or vaginal birth after cesarean — I can confidently say that there’s no wrong way to have a baby. There’s no perfect way either since babies are big compared to incisions or vaginas, but each has their pros and...