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Right now I use an estrogen-based vaginal cream (very low dose as recommended by my homeopath and GYN) on a regular basis so I am wondering if this plays a role.

How can I avoid recurring vaginal yeast infections?

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It seems like it should be simple. To follow your dreams means that you should figure out what it is you really want to do and then go for it, with gusto. Only for so many of us, this is far ...

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“I spend a lot of time reassuring myself that my body is no different on those ‘ugh’ days than it is on the days when I feel great about myself. I remind myself that when I am feeling low, it ...

What to Do When You’re Feeling Bad About Your Body

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Romance and relationships are wonderful. They enrich our lives and bring most of us increased feelings of connection, self-esteem and well-being. Recent studies have found that the increased ...

How to Recognize That Your Love Relationship is Over

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“He is not right for you.” “How can you start a new business when the economy is so bad?” “You don’t have the experience you need.” And so it goes. There will always be people around you ...

How to Follow Your Heart Despite What People Say

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Even before Francisco Goya’s “The Nude Maja,” long considered the first painting to show a woman’s pubic hair, many women have wondered at least once what men think about pubic hair. While the ...

How Much Pubic Hair Do Men Prefer?

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Not everyone celebrates what we’ve come to call "The Holidays", and those who do celebrate them vary widely in their rituals and traditions. For millions of Americans, however, seasonal gift ...

How to Shop for The Holidays on a Tight Budget

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I am no different from anyone else. When my life was in the crapper and Thanksgiving came, I was convinced that I had nothing to be grateful for. Over the years, however, I have come to understand ...

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I am no different from anyone else. When my life was in the crapper and Thanksgiving came, I was convinced that I had nothing to be grateful for. Over the years, however, I have come to understand ...

How Gratitude Makes Your Thanksgiving Happier

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Thanksgiving and Christmas are supposedly times of good cheer—festive parties, the exchange of gifts, and family gatherings. But the holidays always used to give me the blues. They reminded me of ...

Don't Fight the Holiday Blues by Yourself

“You’re sick now, you were sick before, and you’ll always be sick.” These were the words of an ex-boyfriend as he broke up with me over 10 years ago. His remarks still ring in my ears. Clearly ...

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A history of mental illness can often be traced to childhood. In my case, it began with feelings of fear and rejection when I learned that my mother gave me away at birth. This was the first in a ...

Why Am I Afraid?

“You’re sick now, you were sick before, and you’ll always be sick.” These were the words of an ex-boyfriend as he broke up with me over 10 years ago. His remarks still ring in my ears. Clearly ...

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“You’re sick now, you were sick before, and you’ll always be sick.” These were the words of an ex-boyfriend as he broke up with me over 10 years ago. His remarks still ring in my ears. Clearly ...

When To Tell Him You Are Bipolar

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I am the woman in the size-4 jeans who has a terrible secret: Every day I fight the urge to eat. I am a food addict. Like most fat girls, my childhood was filled with relentless teasing—and ...

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I am the woman in the size-4 jeans who has a terrible secret: Every day I fight the urge to eat. I am a food addict. Like most fat girls, my childhood was filled with relentless teasing—and ...

A Formerly Fat Girl's Guide to Self-Esteem, Intimacy and Romance