Self-care for when you feel like the world is ending
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By: health
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October 12, 2018
We love a good DIY sugar scrub as much as the next person, but if you think that self-care is all essential oils and bathtubs full of flowers , well, actually, we understand why. We’ve all seen the #selfcare posts on Instagram. But actually, self-care is anything you need to do to take care of […]
Do I have to get all three HPV vaccine shots?
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By: health
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October 11, 2018
If you get the vaccine between the ages of 9 and 14, you only need two doses (delivered as two shots), as long as you get them less than 6 months apart. If you get the doses more than 6 months apart, you’ll need a third dose. If you get the vaccine when you’re 15 […]
HPV vaccination now available up to age 45
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By: health
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October 11, 2018
ICYMI: The FDA expanded their approval for the HPV vaccine to include people aged 27 to 45. This means that everyone between the ages of 9 and 45 can get vaccinated against HPV. Here’s what you need to know: Why vaccinate for HPV? HPV stands for human papillomavirus, a group of more than 150 strains […]
Sex in the news: October edition
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By: health
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October 10, 2018
Trapped in the never-ending, relentless, 24-hour news cycle that makes you beg for the end to come soon? Find yourself involuntarily covering your eyes and ducking under your desk anytime you get a news alert on your phone? Don’t worry, Bedsider’s got your back, as always. This time, we’ve rounded up our 10 favorite articles […]
6 things you can do when you want to scream
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By: health
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October 5, 2018
Go into the bathroom and scream while flushing the toilet. Everybody knows a toilet flush provides great sound cover for all manner of bathroom activities, like screaming. Plus watching the water swirl around and around pointlessly until it all gets sucked down the drain will remind you of the futility of life and turn your […]
October horoscopes: It’s worth the wait
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By: health
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September 28, 2018
If October has you feeling antsy, resist the urge to change too much too soon. There’s a lot to be learned this month—especially about your love life and what you need from a relationship—if you can quiet your head long enough to listen to your heart. Libra You’re focused on resolving some discord in your […]
Your guide to the midterm elections
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By: health
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September 26, 2018
The midterm election is right around the corner—Tuesday, November 6th to be exact. Meh, you say? Well, elections are decided by those who show up! So if you want to have your say, we’ve got your back and a lot of resources to help you exercise your rights. What’s at stake? A lot when it […]
We need to talk…about birth control
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By: health
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September 25, 2018
So you’ve had the talk, and you’re officially in a relationship. Congrats! We hope they’re super nice to you and make you feel like rainbows are exploding in your brain or whatever. Now, you may have been having sex for a while already or you may be working up to getting down. Either way, it’s […]
5 signs it’s time to switch birth control methods
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By: health
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September 24, 2018
Ever feel stuck in a job or a relationship that just isn’t working for you, but you’re not sure how to get out of it? The right partner might be hard to find (and the right job might be even harder) but the right birth control method for you doesn’t have to be. Look, we’re […]
A beginner’s guide to taking charge in bed
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By: health
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September 21, 2018
There are lots of people who prefer to take a back seat when it comes to sex. What turns them on is having their partners be in charge. If that’s you, that’s totally cool. But if the sex you’re having isn’t super satisfying for you, if you’re in a rut and need to get out […]