May 2023 horoscopes: (Almost) everything is coming up roses
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By: health
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April 28, 2023
They say April showers bring May flowers, and when it comes to the cosmos this month, it’s true! Maybe not everything is coming up roses—after all, we’re still in the midst of some eclipse season chaos and a pesky Mercury retrograde—but there is lots of beauty blossoming around us. By the end of the month, […]
How to prep for wedding season
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By: health
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April 21, 2023
Birds chirping and flowers blooming can only mean one thing—wedding season is upon us. And let’s be honest, weddings can be super fun or they can feel like five hours of torture. So before you reply to those save the dates that are certainly sitting in your mailbox as we speak, check out this list […]
Ten of the best things about not having kids
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By: health
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April 14, 2023
Of course kids are great and having them can be fun and fulfilling and magical and all the things. And so can being childfree. It’s not about one being better than the other, it’s about highlighting the best parts of the life you have. And because not having kids can be a choice that goes […]
April 2023 horoscopes: The calm before the showers
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By: health
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March 31, 2023
Flowers are blooming, hot girl walks are resuming, and potential spring flings are popping up all around us. Life is good! Just keep in mind that there are a few major astrological April showers in the cosmic forecast, too. The first eclipse of the year is on April 19 (PT)/April 20 (ET), which plunges us […]
5 great things about being single
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By: health
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March 24, 2023
Being single can come with lots of pressure (from friends, from family, from society in general) to get out there and meet someone. But it’s your choice and only your choice whether you want someone in your life right now or not. And there are some really f-ing fantastic things about being single. Here are […]
Spring awakening: Six new things to try this spring
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By: health
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March 17, 2023
Every day is an opportunity to try something new, but we all know the winter doldrums can zap your motivation faster than your tongue can freeze to a flagpole. So with spring fast approaching, why not take the new season as a fresh chance to do things differently? Here are some ideas. 1. Give love […]
So…is this normal?
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By: health
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March 10, 2023
We’ve heard a lot of questions about sex and sexual health here at Bedsider, and a great many of them start with, “Is it normal…?” Not to skip to the last page of the book or anything, but the answer is yes. Whatever the question, the answer is that it’s normal and it’s all good […]
Dreading your annual exam? Here’s why you should go
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By: health
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March 7, 2023
Are you dreading your “annual exam”? Not sure how often you need to see a health care provider? Wondering if you can avoid pelvic exams forever? Knowing more about what to expect and how to prepare can help. Even if there’s nothing wrong, you should still see a provider about your sexual and reproductive health […]
First date roundup: Our favorite articles about dating someone new
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By: health
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March 3, 2023
Dating is just the worst, and somehow it also has the potential to be the absolute best. There’s nothing quite like a first date to stir up a combination of excitement, dread, and a healthy dose of nausea. We’ve put together all our favorite articles about first dates to help make it a little easier. […]
Chlamydia: it’s not as pretty as it sounds
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By: health
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February 28, 2023
Ah, chlamydia! It’s such a pretty-sounding name—like a type of orchid or maybe a Greek goddess—for a not-very-nice infection. Chlamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI), with an estimated 2.86 million infections per year according to the CDC. It’s especially common in people under the age of 25, people with vaginas, and […]