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How I stopped comparing myself to the ideal "yoga body" that doesn't actually exist

I weigh 250 pounds. That doesn't make my yoga practice less legitimate than...

I weigh 250 pounds. That doesn't make my yoga practice less legitimate than anyone else's.

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Taking back my freedom after the trauma of assault

I have decided, above all else, to be free.

I have decided, above all else, to be free.

Medical Symptoms

This is what we all go through when we Google our medical symptoms

From zero to “I'm gonna die!”

From zero to “I'm gonna die!”

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Just so you know

What I wish I'd known before having a laparoscopy to remove an ovarian cyst

Having a cyst removed from my ovary was somehow both better and worse than ...

Having a cyst removed from my ovary was somehow both better and worse than I expected.

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Take a Breather

Watching high-stress TV shows like Killing Eve calms me down. I decided to find out why

Eve ended the scene sweating. I ended it feeling calmer than I had in days.

Eve ended the scene sweating. I ended it feeling calmer than I had in days.

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Demystifying the internal condom: a guide for anyone whose sex life demands options

All of your questions, answered—even the ones you were too shy to ask.

All of your questions, answered—even the ones you were too shy to ask.

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You Oughta Know

Here's what you need to know if you're thinking of having your breast implants removed

Breast implant removal is a big decision, so know the facts before undergoi...

Breast implant removal is a big decision, so know the facts before undergoing this procedure.

Our sleep position can say a lot about us, so which of these positions is you?

*hits snooze repeatedly*

*hits snooze repeatedly*

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Take a Breather

How the mindfulness of grocery shopping helps me survive burnout

The only thing that forced me from my cocoon of sadness was hunger.

The only thing that forced me from my cocoon of sadness was hunger.

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You Oughta Know

Yes, melatonin has side effects—here's what you should know before you pop that sleeping pill

It's not all eye masks and good zzz's.

It's not all eye masks and good zzz's.

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The more you know

What is endometriosis? Learn about this debilitating disease from an expert

Endometriosis is complicated, but we've got answers for you.

Endometriosis is complicated, but we've got answers for you.