Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Is Sex Good For Stress Relief & Anxiety?

Let's talk science… and positions
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Dec. 10, 2024
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The Big O(xytocin)
Is Sex Good For Stress Relief & Anxiety? Let's Talk Science — & Positions

We've got a juicy one today about the merits of sex for stress relief. Brianne Hogan spoke with a certified sexologist (yes, that is apparently a thing) to get all the details, from why it is that sex helps alleviate stress, to the best positions for, um, relief. And if sex is what you're stressing about, there are some tips for flying solo. I don't know about you, but to me this is a lovely little Tuesday read.

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Actually, Socks Are An Amazing Christmas Gift
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Actually, Socks Are An Amazing Christmas Gift

There are a handful or so of things that often get the short end of the stick when it comes to holiday giving. And to many, socks are a much-maligned addition to the list. But no more! Socks are actually quite a good gift. Let Kelly Faircloth tell you why.

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Monday, December 9, 2024

This Could Be The Last Christmas My Kid Believes

And I'm not OK
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Dec. 9, 2024
This Could Be The Last Christmas My Kid Believes, & I'm Not OK
Not even a little bit ready
This Could Be The Last Christmas My Kid Believes, & I'm Not OK

There is a clear dividing line between kids who believe in things – things like the tooth fairy, or the Easter bunny, or, biggest of all, Santa Claus – and those who don't. And it's always heartbreaking to watch your kids no longer believe in something so joyous and simple and magical. Lauren Davidson is at that point with her 10 year old son, and she's worried this will be his last Christmas believing. She writes today, "What does it do to a kid who sees the world in black and white to find out this one big fantasy from his childhood has been a lie? I worry he'll stop trusting his dad and me to tell him the truth. And with Santa goes the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy — a triple whammy to his imagination."

See if you can relate.

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If Your Kid Is In Therapy, You Should Be, Too

Reminder: your kid, or you, being in therapy does not make you a bad parent!

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It involves one pretty simple action both parents can easily take.

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I Went No Contact With My Dad 5 Years Ago, & Holidays Are Still The Hardest

Social worker Kelley Kitley has written a really lovely, self-aware piece today about how hard the holidays are for her as a person who is willingly and meaningfully detached from her father. Even if you don't find yourself in a similar situation, it's worth a read.

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