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The Relationship Fade is the best non-breakup breakup ever There's a way to break up with someone without ever really discussing it. Here's the scoop—and techniques.
Whether you’re the one who ended the relationship or the one who had to endure the whole “It’s-not-you-it’s-me/let’s-just-be-friends” thing, breakups are tough. Even breakups that are conducted in the most dignified way possible — as in, no tires have been slashed and no stuffed animals heads have been torn off and mailed to the other party — can seriously sting. Who wants to keep rehashing the awkward-at-best breakup conversation? Who wants to see the look of pity on your exes face, or, worse, have to feign one for the person you just dumped? If you hate confrontation of this sort, there’s a new relationship ending technique in town that you…
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I don’t want kids and it’s time we normalize that I can’t imagine having to be responsible for another human being. I can hardly manage my own life.
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The internet is toxic – here are five possible cures The Internet can be a tremendously awful place. Here are some ideas for solutions from thinkers all over the world.
Anybody who’s spent any amount of time logged on knows that the Internet can be a tremendously awful place. The same series of tubes that brings us movie trailers and dog pics are also used to deliver hatred and vitriol from complete strangers. And if you think that things are getting worse online, you’re right. The Internet Health Report, a new project from Mozilla, aims to build a picture of the sanity and stability of the Internet, all three billion online souls who make it what it is. It’s a dense and difficult report, full of information, and although there are certainly some positives, it also offers some chilling predictions.…
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My john outed me to my mom. This is how I got revenge. Grossouts ahead.
Trading sex for money and drugs: what it’s like to be a street prostitute The hard lives of street prostitutes are very different from our idealized images of 'high-class' call girls.
How teen valley girls get hooked on smack Mandy's transition from star student to the depths of addiction was fast.
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How to look after your mental health during a pandemic The world around us appears to be falling apart, but thankfully there's always a way to give ourselves a pick-me-up.
The past few months have been devastating for our mental health. Crippling fear, a lack of socializing and enforced isolation can wreak havoc on a person’s well-being, and, for many, it turned what was already a hard time into an unbearable period. It’s difficult knowing what to do and what we can do to improve our situation, as the world around us appears to be falling apart, but thankfully there’s always a way to give ourselves a pick-me-up. Whether it be exercise, self-care, or gorging on treats, there are plenty of coping mechanisms to help make living through a pandemic just that little bit easier. However, if you find yourself…
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7 signs your man is losing interest in you Don’t shop for China patterns just yet.
Men can be a little tricky to decipher. Yours might seem distant and disinterested, yet be ready for marriage, 2.5 kids, and a three bedroom house in the suburbs. Maybe he’s hanging on your every word and acting like a complete gentleman? Don’t shop for China patterns just yet — this doesn’t necessarily means he wants happily ever after. Here are a few ways to tell if your man has or is losing interest in your relationship. He isn’t talking about his dreams and your future together While it’s great to be in the present, a conspicuous lack of notions about the future — unless you’re a very new couple…
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The walk of shame is a right of passage, not rape Poor judgement — moi? Ce n’est pas possible!
6 reasons you should sleep naked Nixing your pajamas will improve your health and happiness. Here's how.
What I learned from being raided and sent to Chicago’s infamous ‘hooker school’ During my 5yo sex worker career, I have experienced work-related fear twice. This is the story of my raid and sentence.
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4 common dreams and what they say about your life Your subconscious mind might be sending you a message that could be useful to you in your everyday waking life.
Dreams happen every night to everybody. And although it seems like your subconscious is just playing dress up with your thoughts and memories like a toddler on a sugar high, some experts believe that a lot of those seemingly random dreams aren’t that random after all. Your subconscious mind might be sending you a message that could be useful to you in your everyday waking life. Our brain giving us this information while we’re unconscious and laying in our moist, drool covered pillow instead of just giving it to us plainly while we’re awake is some passive aggressive bullshit. But since we have a soft spot for you, here are…
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The unending frustrations of a sex shop clerk Friendly advice from a dildo salesperson.
A history of the women’s power suit We size up the power suits—from classic to cutting edge—that have advanced us through the decades.
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Finding and keeping work-life balance in a post-Corona world One of the unpredictable outcomes of COVID-19 is just how much it has changed our lives for good.
This year has added extra levels of stress to the lives of most people in ways that they simply wouldn’t have believed possible twelve months ago. The coronavirus pandemic has caused illness, bereavement, job losses, and so much severe disruption to day to day routines that is unprecedented in modern times. Even so, some clouds can have silver linings, and you might be one of those people who have tried working from home for the first time. While legions of freelancers, contractors and self-employed workers have already discovered that home working can offer many advantages, the pandemic lockdowns around the world have given many others the chance to find out…
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10 tricks to making it as a female entrepreneur Here are the top ten skills, traits, and ways of looking at things that are found in every successful female entrepreneur.
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This is how you learn to love yourself again Your relationship with yourself is one of the hardest things you’ll ever have to maintain.
Your relationship with yourself is one of the hardest things you’ll ever have to maintain. Life is difficult and sometimes it feels like the universe is actively working against our joy. Whether it’s bills, or school, or even a terrible relationship our lives ebb and flow with both the terrible and the wonderful. Keeping a good grasp on your self-worth can be challenging. We’re the most difficult on ourselves because we know above everyone else what we’re capable of, and how much potential we possess. It’s paramount to love yourself to succeed in life, and although I struggle with it at times, I find myself falling a little more in…
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6 ways to get what you want from your older man without having to put out (too much) There's nothing wrong with dating wealthy older men. Here's a grab bag of tricks you'll want to have handy.
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How I restored my virginity with subliminal messages It's not as crazy as it sounds.
Please don’t be confused, alarmed, or think me a fool. Subliminal messaging is a powerful tool based on science and not at all as crazy as it sounds. Hear me out. And before I start, I need to point out that there’s nothing wrong with not being a virgin — if you live in a Western country! In many non-Western parts of the world, however, losing your virginity before marriage is heavily frowned upon and often even a criminal or fatal offense. So stop and think before you judge me as a bad person for restoring my virginity. Now, for those of you who don’t even know what I’m talking…
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The unending frustrations of a sex shop clerk Friendly advice from a dildo salesperson.
Rape is no different for a sex worker I believe a lot of what helped me deal with my rape and the abuse I suffered was my background in sex work.
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Let’s face it: sex has become obsolete Millennials are finding the formerly irrepressible sex urge easy to resist.
Wanna buy 450,000 condoms—cheap? The Rio Olympic Committee stocked up in anticipation of a “Carnaval” in Olympic Village. Put the condoms in big green vending machines that played a bossa nova (just kidding) whenever a coin was inserted. With visions of gallivanting Olympians dancing in their heads, they budgeted at least forty-two per athlete. But then the Zika virus showed up. So virulent that birth control was too risky to trust. Doctors warned that the virus could live in male sperm for more than ninety days. Athletes were told to abstain for the two week period of the Games and for months afterward if they were pregnant or wanted to…
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How lighthouse keeper Ida Lewis pioneered early female badassery The heroine was called the “Bravest Woman in America.” President Ulysses S. Grant awarded her the Gold Lifesaving Medal.
It Happened To Me: My abusive ex used his Xbox to steal all my money and I still talk to him Everything happens for a reason. Dealing with him has made me the resilient and accomplished person I am today.
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What it’s like loving someone with anxiety Loving someone with anxiety has been one of the most educational experiences I’ve ever had.
Before meeting my current boyfriend, I had never been close to someone with anxiety. I never really knew much about the disorder and to be completely honest, I passed it up as people being over dramatic about things and creating a problem simply to have a problem. After starting to love someone who has anxiety, I realized that it’s a real issue. Loving someone with anxiety has been one of the most educational experiences I’ve ever had. Yes, I’ve learned a lot about mental disorders and illnesses, but I’ve also learned a lot about myself. Let me just start off by saying that being in love with someone who has…
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My simp dumped me because I wouldn’t do him for free I even got a Dear Mistress email.
