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7 Tips to Help You Quit Porn Ask anyone born before 1985 what their experiences with pornography were, and you’re likely to hear stories of stolen porn mags or smuggled VHS tapes. But more than the media, it was rarity that seemed to mark these moments – before the widespread use of modern internet porn, erotica was simply incredibly difficult for under-18s, meaning that porn was something highly sought after and treated as an expert. Today, porn is still very much in demand, but it is so ubiquitous that the aforementioned problem surrounding porn has taken a complete 180-degree turn:…
As a parent of a baby or toddler, you may find yourself constantly picking up your little one’s toys, teethers, and feeding utensils during playtime, mealtime, or, you know, all the time. We don’t know what it’s like to throw everything on the floor while they’re in their highchair, but they love it and it can become a regular game of fetch for us parents. And when you are on the go, this can be very difficult because you want to avoid all germs. Having to wipe or wash all the items every time they land on the floor gets…
In a recent study published in the journal PNAS, The researchers investigated the pregnancy outcomes of COVID-19 and the effects of vaccination on these outcomes. They used linked population-level data from birthing facilities between 2014 and 2023 and found that COVID-19 caused infected pregnant women to give birth prematurely. Preterm births are associated with significant lifelong health and socioeconomic consequences. In contrast, early vaccine adopters were protected from these effects and administered as normal. These findings revealed that vaccine availability and vaccination choice may have drastically changed the health landscape for the next generation, especially in the US, where this…
In the 2003 holiday classic, “Elf,” the main character, Buddy, shares a special love for the holiday season, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is to sing loud for everyone to hear!” No matter what traditions you’re celebrating this winter, not everyone shares Buddy’s enthusiasm for this season. While the holidays can be a time of celebration and joy for many, it can also be a time of stress, sadness and loneliness for others – and can sometimes be especially difficult for people living with mental health and substance use conditions. ONE overview* conducted by the National Alliance on…
Research of the Week Lower EPA/AA ratio, higher risk of coronary plaque rupture. Linoleic acid increases childhood asthma. Patients with psychosis have lower creatine and choline in the brain. Seaweed intake protects against metabolic syndrome in genetically vulnerable Koreans. Obese children i need more omega-3 and antioxidants. New Primal Kitchen Podcasts Primal Kitchen Podcast: The benefits of medical marijuana and psychedelics Primal Health Coach Radio: Brian Greene Media, Schmedia The effect of Ozempic on food sales. Redundancies in Beyond Meat. Interesting blog posts Golfers use psychedelics. Social notes Do you have to check the scale every day? Anything else Genetic…
Photo by leyre del rio on Unsplash We boarded the yellow school bus and headed for the back seats. Our bus was one of two that would leave our high school parking lot to travel the highways from Peterborough to Toronto to watch the Blue Jay baseball game. We laughed as my girlfriends passed around a mickey (13 oz) bottle of vodka. I didn’t drink at all, as I had already taken LSD – lysergic acid diethylamide – also known as acid. Acid was my drug of choice because it provided a “feel good” sensation similar to the brain chemical…
If you thought that Kegel balls or Ben wa balls are just used as sex toys, you might be very wrong. Kegel balls are great for your pelvic floor muscles, and of course, they give increased sexual pleasure and satisfaction. However, using kegel balls in the right way is very important to get the maximum benefits and keep infections at bay.Wondering how to use kegel balls and store them, we’ve got you covered! Health Shots caught up with gynecologist Dr Meghana Reddy to find out what kegel balls are used for, their benefits and how to use them the right…
Jess found out she was pregnant with her first child in January 2019. After an initial scare of an ectopic pregnancy, she had an easy and simple pregnancy. Jess did not experience any negative pregnancy symptoms and loved being pregnant. She stayed active throughout her pregnancy by working as a nanny and taking care of seven children, breeding her horse, cleaning stalls and taking yoga classes. She chose to see midwives and planned a birth center birth. She loved the personalized care that comes with choosing midwifery and especially the extensive postpartum care the midwives offered her. As her due…
Hi to all! Elderberry, scientifically known as Sambucus nigra, is a flowering plant from which supplemental extracts are often prepared. It is a purple berry rich in anthocyanins that grows in many of the warmer regions of the world. Elderberry extract supplements are often marketed as an immune boosting supplement, and the goal of today’s article is to further explore the scientific validity of this sentiment. The United States National Center for Free and Comprehensive Health makes the following claim: “Some preliminary research suggests that elderberry may relieve symptoms of the flu or other upper respiratory infections.” Let’s take a…
Share this: Before you go, I wanted to let you know that Dean Somerset and I have just launched our flagship product, the Full shoulder & hip designon sale this week. You can buy both CSHB 1.0 and CSHB 2.0 separately this week for 30% off regular price using coupon code EVOLVE at checkout. Or you can buy the bundle package HERE which gives you the most value. WU-TANG! Copyright: noname3132 Getting Strong is Corrective “Oh, I forgot to tell you… my previous trainer told me that I have a winged shoulder blade, my left hip is a little internally…