A bloated stomach, poor blood circulation, and fluid retention are common woes for many women —particularly in the summer months, and as we get older. After the age of 35, we progressively lose muscle mass in a process called sarcopenia. I’m 42, I have a job that involves sitting for long hours in front of … Read more
Welcome to Doing It, a column where sex educator Varuna Srinivasan explores the deep connections between sex and emotions. This month, they speak with experts and people living with vaginismus about the realities of living with this under-researched condition. The vagina is a remarkable organ. It connects the uterus to the outside of the body. … Read more
However, that was far from the reality. The discomfort I felt during the insertion process of the IUD was worse than when my son was actually descending into my birth canal. I had discussed with the doctor who performed the in-office procedure my pain tolerance levels and she was confident that I would feel nothing … Read more
Growing up, I felt anxious and overwhelmed. My career path is one that I never could have expected when I was that constantly worried kid. Today, I’ve written 10 books and journals about happiness, gratitude, habits and resilience. My goal is to help other people who struggle with those negative spirals tune out the noise and … Read more
I don’t remember if it was my husband or therapist who first floated the idea of surrogacy, but I do remember my response—an unequivocal no. I was 35 years old, healthy, financially secure, and married to a healthy, financially secure, and emotionally supportive partner. In the 12 years we’d been together, I’d never once tried … Read more
HuffPost and its publishing partners may receive a commission from some purchases made via links on this page. Every item is independently curated by the HuffPost Shopping team. Prices and availability are subject to change. If you’ve got one of those old mechanical scales in your bathroom, here’s your sign to upgrade to something more … Read more
In fact, yoga nidra precedes the trend by about some five thousand plus years. Sri Dharma Mittra, a guru in Lower Manhattan who has practiced for six decades, thinks it probably even precedes yoga. “Many people in the past knew that in order to restore our bodies, in order to go into healing, we have … Read more
This year, only two female divers from Australia qualified for the Olympic 3m diving event. I was third. When the results came in, my dream came crashing down. Fifteen years of hard work, seemingly for nothing. And my dream—to represent Australia at the Olympic Games for the first time—was gone in a second. Having failed, … Read more
The modern IUD hit the market approximately 60 years ago. On Tuesday—for the first time ever—the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began to address the pain of insertion. Updating their selected practice recommendations from 2016, the CDC issued new guidance that advises doctors to discuss pain management options with patients undergoing IUD insertion. Intrauterine … Read more
HuffPost and its publishing partners may receive a commission from some purchases made via links on this page. Every item is independently curated by the HuffPost Shopping team. Prices and availability are subject to change. If you’re not getting your steps in, don’t beat yourself up about it: Try a walking pad instead. Also known … Read more
