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5 harmful daily habits your dentist wants you to quit

Oral health is about far more than having a bright smile. Dentists say it can be a reliable window into a person's overall physical wellbeing and the small, seemingly harmless things people do every day are often the biggest culprits when it comes to long term dental damage. According to dental professionals, daily patterns shape…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 23, 20260Comments

Sex

10 effective sex positions for couples who love toys

Research has long suggested that the majority of women do not reach orgasm through penetration alone yet that conversation rarely makes it into mainstream discussions about partnered sex. One solution that continues to gain attention among sexual wellness experts is the intentional pairing of sex toys with specific positions that allow for simultaneous internal and…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 23, 20260Comments

Hair

Solange Knowles debuts a buzz cut and suddenly everyone wants one

With 300,000 likes and growing coils, Solange's buzz cut has the internet reconsidering everything before summer arrives. Last month, Solange Knowles showed up on social media without any hair, and the response was immediate. The post racked up over 300,000 likes, and the comments section filled up fast. Some people were stunned. Others were inspired. A…

ByGesi LloydMay 23, 20260Comments

Nails

Fingernails: the care mistakes dermatologists see most often

Most people don't spend much time thinking about their fingernails until something goes wrong. A discolored nail, an unexpected groove, a tip that starts to curl. These changes tend to get dismissed, but they can point to something worth paying attention to, whether that's a straightforward care habit or an underlying health condition. Fingernails grow…

ByDestiny PhilipsMay 23, 20260Comments

Skincare

Useful tips your skin is begging for when summer turns brutal

Summer arrives with its familiar ambitions. Longer days, higher temperatures, and a slow, steady assault on skin that most people don't notice until it has already happened. Dryness, breakouts, sun damage, and dullness tend to show up at the same time, and they don't leave quietly. The good news is that managing your skin through…

ByDestiny PhilipsMay 23, 20260Comments

Wellness

Why your body feels heavy even after sleep

There is tired, and then there is that particular kind of exhaustion where getting off the couch feels like a genuine physical challenge. If you have ever woken up from what should have been a full night's sleep only to feel like your arms and legs are made of something dense and uncooperative, you are…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 22, 20260Comments

Celebs

Vivica A. Fox boldly calls out Hollywood’s unfair expectations

Vivica A. Fox is speaking candidly about aging, body image and the pressures women face in Hollywood as they get older. During a recent interview, the actress reflected on how public scrutiny surrounding appearance can intensify with age, especially for women working in the entertainment industry. Fox explained that while physical changes are…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 22, 20260Comments

Celebs

Queen Latifah reveals the surprisingly simple truth behind her coming out

The legendary rapper and actress opens up about her public acknowledgment of her longtime partner — and why the moment was far less complicated than anyone assumed. Queen Latifah's Decision Was Personal — and Perfectly Timed Queen Latifah has always operated on her own terms, and her decision to come out publicly was no different.…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 22, 20260Comments

Fashion

Spring date night fashion trends making a real statement

From bias-cut silk dresses to relaxed vintage denim, spring 2026 date night fashion leans into effortless dressing without sacrificing anything. The pressure to figure out what to wear on a date night has not gone away, but spring 2026 makes the decision considerably easier. This season's trends lean toward relaxed silhouettes, sensual textures, and…

ByGesi LloydMay 22, 20260Comments

Books

May book releases worth clearing your schedule for

From a Booker Prize winner's latest novel to debut thrillers and financial self-help, May's new book releases offer something worth reading for nearly every taste. Spring has quietly delivered one of the stronger months for new fiction and nonfiction in recent memory. May's book releases span literary fiction, romance, dystopian thrillers, identity-driven debut novels,…