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MommaBare Advice: How Do I Finally Make Peace With My Physical Appearance?

91% of women report dissatisfaction with their body. Ninety-one. I know you know math—that’s 9/10 of women.

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The Slippery Slope Of Blaming Depression Or Anxiety For The GermanWings Murder-Suicide

The truth is that people suffering from mental illnesses are far more likely to be the victims of violence than its perpetrators.

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Ravish Me This . . . Top 5 Reads Of The Week

From gay porn to satire skewering masculinity, we know how to usher you into April right.

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What It's Like To Be Medicated—And Not—With Bipolar Disorder

In honor of World Bipolar Day, I present a sample stream of consciousness based on my experiences living with this disorder.

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Why I Won't Be Losing Weight For My Wedding

The wedding industrial complex is doing everything in its power to convince me I need to lose weight. And it's taking every ounce of self-will to not let it.

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5 Things I Want My Kids To Know About Sex

I want my kids to have an understanding of the truth of sex, the ins, the outs, the details no one wants to ask anyone—least of all their mom.

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Why I Decided To Medicate My ADHD Children

I was haggard, exhausted, and feeling hopeless. "When are my kids ever going to be normal?" I felt deep down it would never happen.

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Our Unhealthy Obsession With Being Thin—And What We Can Do About It

The new book Body of Truth questions our never-ending quest for the perfect physique.

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