rbkomar/Moment/Getty Images It was almost two years ago now that my period began arriving a mere 10 days after the previous one ended. My cycles had been on the short side since the birth of my second child, and three weeks was annoying but within the realm of tolerable. But 14 day cycles? Half of average? No. Then my periods got worse. Intrusively worse. I became exhausted and achey. I couldn’t hide my cramps. I bled through a menstrual cup and period underwear within an hour or two on a regular basis. And this was every 10 days. When my...
What To Do When You Dislike Your Mother-In-Law, According To Experts
Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment/Getty Images It’s a tale as old as time, the one where a bright-eyed young person marries into a family and boom: conflict with their new mother-in-law begins. Maybe it started with snide comments here and there about your home’s tidyness, or really blossomed when it came to the kids spending more time with your own parents. Neither of you are going anywhere, but it’s hard to know what to do when you dislike your mother-in-law — either to improve your relationship or at least not let her drive you to the brink. Of course, knowing precisely what...
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25 Years Ago, 'Cruel Intentions' Duped Us Into Rooting For A Sexist "Hero"
Sony Pictures Releasing I was 16 when Cruel Intentions opened in theaters in 1999. In many ways, I was the perfect audience member for the teen flick: I was in high school, lusting after senior boys, and listening to The Verve’s "Bittersweet Symphony" made me feel things. But, in reality, I wanted nothing to do with that movie. I was a big film nerd at heart, so my movie preferences aligned more with The Insider, American Beauty, or Girl, Interrupted. On top of that, I wasn’t a big Ryan Phillippe fan (sorry, Ry), and watching bad rich kids do bad...
Is It Better To Shop IRL On Black Friday Or Online?
Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Shutterstock Holiday shopping season is officially upon us, which means stores are already preparing to help you deck the halls… hopefully by way of some killer deals and steals. With saving as much money as possible — along with your sanity, of course — you might be wondering if it’s better to shop online or in-store on Black Friday. Whether you enjoy the excitement of heading to the store bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (and escaping your family’s Thanksgiving gathering), or you’d rather hide under the covers with your laptop and click "add to cart," there’s a...