According to a study, holding a hand while your partner is going through pain can help them feel better. When lovers touch the breath and heartbeat sync and the feeling of discomfort starts to decrease. Researchers in the study tested the healing power of touch by asking women in relationship be subjected to pain. They […]
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Why Connecting with Nature is So Important
Stepping out in nature is good for us. Going on a hike is much more than taking Instagram worthy photos. Being in nature is known to help with happiness, well-being, and overall health. One would ask why should be stay connected to the trees and the grass. I’d tell that person, it’s human nature. (See […]
Why Anger is An Important Emotion and How to Use it Positively
We’ve all been angry. I would characterize myself as an even keel guy, but I have my episodes of anger. Sometimes it for something as stupid as forgetting my phone at home and having to drive back to get it. Sometimes the anger can be bigger like a frustration at work. In all instances of […]
Mahershala Ali and Zegna Question Masculinity
What does it mean to be a man today? That’s the question that Italian tailor, Zegna, poses in this new campaign with the help of super star, Mahershala Ali. The point of the campaign is to show that there isn’t a single answer. “To be macho is a broken image tied to tradition. It takes […]
Stop Being Such a Try Hard
Don’t try too hard at what you’re doing? In this world of getting things done, you might be asking why? You shouldn’t try so hard because it comes off as desperation. Trying too hard comes from a place where you feel like your actions are inadequate. You’re efforts aren’t good enough, so you must try […]
Speak Up! Let Your Voice Be Heard
When you talk about the characteristic trait that successful people have, the first ones that come to mind are probably drive, determination, wealthy, charismatic, well-networked, and countless others. Although these characteristics are great, none of these actually indicate the success of a person. According to a study by Professor Thomas Harrell of Stanford University, where […]
How to Be Genuinely Charming
We live in a society where the loudest one becomes the most successful. There are plenty of blunt, impolite, and just plain rude people that we actually look up to.When we build relationships, we’re naturally drawn to people who are polite, modest, and agreeable. In other words, they are charming. Here are a few ways […]
Miley Cyrus Talks Power, Paranoia and Sex in Elle US
I’ve always been a fan of Miley Cyrus. She’s always been fierce, she’s never been afraid to speak her mind. In this interview with Elle US, she talks about her complex and modern marriage to Liam Hemsworth, how she’s sexually attracted to other women, and why she won’t bare a child. On women’s bodily autonomy […]
Why Straight Women Fall in Love Other Women
It may be taboo for a straight woman to find another woman attractive. It may also be something we were just programmed to believe. I’ve read books like Wednesday Martin’s Untrue, and come to realize that female sexuality can be very fluid. Admiring a woman’s physical features can be just the beginning of the story. […]
Differentiating Self Worth and Sexuality
We have a very shallow definition of sexual self worth when it comes to relationships. When we are courting someone, our efforts come in the form of sex appeal, beauty, and attractiveness. We use these shallow forms of identification to find a deeper love. There’s a bit of self awareness when it comes to the […]