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People Are Sharing How They Fought The Healthcare System To Get Reproductive Care
"I'm not just a medical record number — I'm a person."

"That Is Anxiety Waiting To Happen": A Therapist Explains How Trying To Be A Perfectionist Can Impact Your Well-Being, And I Needed This Advice Years Ago
"Some of us have turned healing into becoming this super perfect version of ourselves. That is anxiety waiting to happen."

"It's Such A Small Adjustment, But It Feels So Good": People Are Sharing The Everyday Habits And Hacks That Have Significantly Improved Their Day-To-Day
"It's such a small adjustment, but the impact on my mental and physical health has been huge."

People Are Sharing Things That Take Less Than 30 Minutes, But Can Drastically Change Your Life
Let us make our lives a little more bearable.

People Are Sharing What Happened When They Confronted A "Friend" Who Ghosted Them, And I Wasn't Expecting This Kind Of Drama
"When my friend was out of town once, her husband asked me to go to the movies with him, which I did. She decided this meant that I was having an affair with her husband. UM, WHAT? I had never expressed any interest in him whatsoever."

This Period Device Was Created To Decrease Menstrual Cramps And Back Pain Every Month — Here Was My Experience Trying It
This belt made me dread getting my period a tad less.

17 Very, Very, VERY Good And Wholesome Things That Happened This Week
"100000/10, a highly enjoyable read!" —You after reading this post, probably

"We Do A Terrible Job Educating Women About Their Bodies": This Doctor Is Opening Up About Vaginal Prolapse And Just How Common It Is
"Almost every patient I see tells me how much they wished they knew [vaginal prolapse] could happen to them."

Men Are Asking Women Unfiltered Questions They've Always Been Too Scared To Ask, And Women Are Answering Them
"Can we control the flow speed of our pee? Yes. Direction? No."

17 Good Things From This Week To Hopefully Help Counteract Some Of The Less-Good Stuff
*Dabs mouth* That was TOO good...


These Women Went Viral For Creating A Menstrual Cup Applicator, And It's So Ingenious That People Are Rushing To Try Them
It's just like putting in a tampon.

22 Really, Really Good Things The Internet Blessed Us With This Week
*breathe in* *scroll* *breathe out*

What’s Your Friendship Rating?
Are you best friend material?

Let Your Voice Be Heard. Tell Us Your Opinions!
BuzzFeed uses polls to learn what’s important to our audience. Answer as many questions as you like and keep coming back for more!

I Went To Celeb Dermatologist Dr. Dendy To Get Preventive Botox, And This Is What Happened, How Much It Would Cost, And Everything You Need To Know
Wrinkle zappification in full effect...

24 Facts That Cross Too Much Into Common Sense That I Feel Like I've Been Missing Something
It's embarrassing all of the things I learned today.

12 Very Awkward (But Too Real) Situations That I Want To Know How You Would Handle
Okay, you've definitely experienced at least three of these.

This Week Was Especially Tragic — Here Are 18 Little Slivers Of Light That Might Make You Feel Just A Tad Bit Better
We hope these make you smile. 🤍

The Way You React To These 20 Challenging Scenarios Will Reveal Your Best And Worst Traits
Not sharing your result in the comments is a red flag! đźš©


“It’s A Great Way To See Who Respects You And Who Doesn’t”: This Woman Is Sharing The Simple “Rule” She Uses To Set Boundaries And Evaluate Friendships, And It's So Smart
"It's a great way to see who respects you and who doesn't."

This Physical Therapist Is Going Viral For Showing Us Constipated Travelers How To Finally Poop While On Vacation
"I've been on vacation for five days, and I haven't pooped yet."

People Who've Had Serious Misdiagnoses Are Revealing What Happened When They Saw A Doctor, And It's Absolutely Heartbreaking
"Once I finally got my diagnosis, I wanted to throw the test results in my doctor's face."

"I've Accomplished So Much Because Of It": People Are Sharing The Personality Trait They Developed Later In Life That Allowed Them To Better Deal With Everyday Challenges
"It feels good, but I don't think people understand how much work and effort goes into it."

"It Should Not Hurt To Get A Pap Smear": This Midwife Went Viral For Her Pain-Saving Pap Smear Tips, And It's A True Relief
"Pay attention, because this is what you need to do to make sure that your next annual exam goes smoothly."

“He Asked In The Most Quiet, Shy Voice I’ve Ever Heard Him Use”: Women Are Sharing The Most Surprising Thing They Had To Explain To Their Partner About The Female Experience
"I haven’t been able to get that one off my mind since."


Women Reveal Lies They Were Told About Their Bodies, And Some Of These I've Never Questioned Until Now
"My boyfriend commented on my boobs (areolas) having bumps. I was self-conscious FOR YEARS, not knowing it's common."

This Life Coach Went Viral For An 8-Minute Nap Hack That'll Have You Falling Asleep Instantaneously, And People In The Comments Are Impressed
"We all go through days where we need a quick pick-me-up but don't have the time for a two-hour snooze."

"These Just Become A Stew Of Poop Particles": Housekeepers Shared 21 Parts Of The House People Always Forget To Clean
"My god, the stuff that shows up on a Lysol wipe..."

17 Really, Really Good — Some Might Even Say GREAT — Things That Happened This Week
*wipes away tears* *scrolls through pics of baby animals*

28 Women Shared How Pregnancy Completely Changed Their Bodies, Proving It's No Small Choice
"It's fine IF YOU WANT IT, but it's a horrific thing to inflict on someone unwillingly."

Former "Gifted" Kids Are Sharing The Effect It's Had On Their Lives, And It's Actually Super Sad
"At some point, I just wanted to be a kid rather than the 'genius' (family’s word, not mine) people wanted me to be."


People Are Sharing Small, Very Doable "Life Hacks" That Have Improved Their Mental Health Or Mood Over Time
"It's such a small trick, but it's made a world of difference in my life."

What’s Your Most Positive Trait?
This quiz sees the best in you! ✨

22 Really, Really Good Things That Happened On The Internet This Week
*cue resounding chorus of "aww"*

"This Is Super Embarrassing For Me": People Are Revealing The Habits They Developed In Childhood That They Later Realized Held A Deeper Meaning
"I don't know why it took me so long to realize this."

Pick A Card, Any Card, And Find Out How Intuitive You Are With Tarot
Are you able to see the unknown?

Create Your Dream Altar, And This Quiz Will Predict Your Future Career
What kind of vibe do you bring to your sacred space?

This Menstrual Pad Hack Is Going Viral, And It's So Simple I Can't Believe I've Never Thought Of It Before
"I was finding that no matter how I placed my pad, I could never get the coverage and protection I needed for my heavy days."

What Color Does Your Aura Radiate?
While we are all a rainbow, what is the main color that you shine?

People On TikTok Are "Dry Brushing" Before Showering, And Experts Say It's One Of The Best Things You Can Do For Yourself
The practice supposedly exfoliates and detoxes your skin.


This Language Quiz Would Be Easy For Any Japanese-Speaking Third Grader — Let's See How You Do
If you know what "sayonara" means, you've already gotten one right.

Every Friend Group Has A Baby
Every clique needs a baby.

"I Believed Only Men Had Butt Hair": Women Are Sharing Things They've Had To Learn And Unlearn About Female Bodies
"I had a male gynecologist tell me that PMS has never been 'proven.'"

Black People Are Sharing The Rules They Follow That Most White People Don't Even Know About, And This Is So Important
"I keep my college jacket in the car. If I have to go to the emergency room, I'll receive better treatment if doctors see that I have a higher education."

"She Basically Slut Shamed Me": People Share When They Knew They Needed To Find A New Therapist
"Instead of telling me why I'm frustrated, she said things like 'Mercury is retrograde.'"

ADHD Often Looks Incredibly Different In Women Vs. Men, And This Therapist Is Breaking Down Exactly Why
"Many women with ADHD feel like they are imposters. They don’t believe or trust in themselves. And after every struggle or sense of failure or underachievement they seem to have, they go into self-blame."


Patients Who Were Dismissed By Their Doctors Are Opening Up About Their Experiences, And It's Completely Heartbreaking
"If I had gotten the support I needed earlier, I think things would’ve been so different."

This Woman Booked A Pole Dancing Gig At A Senior Center, And Everyone Had The Absolute Time Of Their Lives
"I’ve never performed at anything like this, so I didn’t know what to expect."

You Can Book An 8-Hour Cuddle Therapy Session With A 'Cuddle Therapist', And I Have So Many Questions
"One of my clients said I made them feel human again."


People On TikTok Are Drinking Aloe Vera Juice And “Loving” The Results — But Every Doctor We Spoke To Warned Against It
It's a controversial trend, to say the least.

30 Health Myths That Are Totally Wrong — But People Still Believe Them For Some Reason
Sorry, but carrots don't give you amazing vision...that was WWII propaganda!

I Tried The Viral Athletic Greens Powder Seen All Over Instagram And TikTok — Here Is My Review And What Experts Had To Say About This Trend
I've been hearing all about it for a few years now — so I decided to finally test it out.

Women Are Sharing Times They Were Misdiagnosed Because Their Doctors Didn't Take Them Seriously, And Sexism In Healthcare Is Real
"He then spent the next 49 minutes trying to convince me to get lap-band surgery."

This Woman's 'Posed V. Unposed' Photos Show How Fake Social Media Pictures Can Really Be, And People Are Here For It
"It’s completely normal and human to have 'bad body image' days."

"I've Been Doing This For Over A Year Now": People Are Sharing Small Habits That Have Made A Positive Difference In Their Everyday Lives
"It's such a simple yet nice thing I do that keeps me feeling positive."


If You Think You Know Spanish, Then Tell Me What These 50 Simple Words And Phrases Mean
Watching Encanto once should help you get at least three right.

Women Are Sharing The Things They Wish All Women Knew But Are Rarely Taught, And Their Advice Is So Eye-Opening
I'm so here for all of this advice.

People Are Calling Out "Positive" Stereotypes That Are Actually Harmful, And It's An Important Conversation
"That those who struggle with mental illness are inherently 'deep' and 'creative' because of their pain. I'm tired of how romanticized these issues are."

People Who Have Been Secretly Recorded At Gyms Are Sharing Their Stories And Calling For Women-Only Gyms
"We had to ban a guy because he was taking photos of women working out."

People Are Sharing Long-Held Habits They Developed In Childhood That They Later Realized Held A Much Deeper Meaning
"I only realized this year that most people don't do this."

This Woman Is Calling For Size Inclusivity In Fashion, So She's Re-Creating Celeb Looks To Prove Style Has Nothing To Do With Size
"Fashion is for everyone — we shouldn’t have to follow the rules we’ve been fed by society or the media."


People Are Sharing The Little "Life Hacks" That Were So Genuinely Effective, They Became A Part Of Their Everyday Routine
"It gives me hope to realize that I can control the little things in my life. Small steps are still steps!”

As A Light Sleeper Who Is Always Tired, I Asked Experts To Help Me Figure Out How To Get Better Sleep — Here’s What I Learned Along The Way
Some methods worked better than others.

Here's How Each Zodiac Sign Can Best Protect Their Mental Health During April, Directly From An Astrology Expert
It's time to put your wellness on the top of your to-do list.

I Try Alternative Healing Methods To Help With My Anxiety
Having struggled with anxiety & depression Liana works with spiritual Life Coach, Astrologer, Tarot Reader & Reiki Healer, Danny Santos to find the root of her anxiety & to bring wellness to her life. In Part 2: Danny takes the learnings from Part 1: Liana's Astrological Birth Chart and Tarot Reading to create a customized Anxiety Sound Bath Healing and Past Life Meditation.

We Asked A Tarot Card Reader To Break Down What Each Zodiac Sign Should Expect For Their Love Life In April 2022
It's time to set some boundaries for a few of you.

Here's Which "Bridgerton" Character You Are Based On Your Zodiac Sign, According To An Astrologer
The accuracy is impressive.

Women Are Sharing Their "I Got My Period For The First Time" Story, And It's So Important To Normalize All Of This
"I had gotten my period in the middle of my 8th grade class presentation. That's why everyone was clapping."

I'm Giving You A Nickname
You need a new nickname for spring.

Everyone Has A Magic Power — What’s Yours?
Which healing modality comes naturally to you?

People Are Sharing The "Normal" Symptoms That Can Actually Be Very Serious, And They're Important To Know
"If you are at a high risk for a heart attack, look out for toothaches."


This Fortune-Telling AI Robot Will Accurately Predict Your Horoscope For Next Week
Your fate hasn’t been written in the stars, it’s been written in binary code.

People Are Sharing Everyday Habits And Thoughts That Can Negatively Affect Your Mental Health Over Time, And These Are Important To Talk About
"Thinking everyone’s judging us. Honestly, no one has time to do so."

Women Who've Gained Weight Are Sharing How Family, Friends, And Random People Treated Them Once They Were No Longer Thin, And This Needs To Stop
"Gaining weight wouldn’t have had such a negative effect on me if the people in my life hadn’t acted as though my size was so offensive."