Wellness

The Female Body And Venus

The female body has been a favorite subject for art and various other media for…

When I Stopped Taking The Pill

Before I begin, I would like to note that this article is not meant to…

SafeTrek: The App You May Not Want, But Might Need

We’ve all felt it: The racing heartbeat that comes with the sound of footsteps behind…

Reflections On My Redundancy

I’m sitting inside the tiny office by myself, waiting to hear my fate. The manager,…

The Thing We Need To Do Before We Try To Love Ourselves

This is a concept I’m still trying to get a grasp on. You see, we…

Really E!? The “Botched Perfect Female Celebrity”

A Thank-You Letter to E! Online: By Nakeisha Campbell I would like to thank you,…

Maybe I Wasn’t Meant For Grad School

“Go to college,” they said. “You were made for that environment.” Meaning what? That I…

On Quitting Smoking

I have an announcement to make: I haven’t smoked a cigarette in three weeks. I…

Break Up With Your Makeup

My biggest insecurity is probably my rosacea. From a young age, my face has always…

This Is Not My Body

[dropcap size=big]T[/dropcap]his is not my body in the mirror. These aren’t my hips, breasts, calves,…

On The Flip Side Of Eating Disorders Treatment

From June 1–June 14, I spent my time interning at an inpatient eating disorder facility…

The Tragedy Of Living Your Life Facing Backwards

Back in ye olden days, psychologists everywhere were heavily influenced by the ravings of some…

13 Tips For Enjoying A Summer Without A Typical Vacation

Vacations are often costly and, by their nature, time-consuming: two qualities that make them a pipe dream…

A Beginner’s Guide To Healthy Eating

I knew something was wrong when my husband stepped on the bathroom scales, out of…

The Psychology Of Superstitions

When ancient people looked into the night sky and saw a tail of light flying…

Backhanded Compliments That Actually Don’t Flatter Anyone

“Ella actually wrote a good article.” Perfect example of a backhanded compliment! Anything with “actually”…

The Art Of Being Emotionless

When I was younger, I had pretty severe anger problems. I would yell at people…

The Truth About Stress: How It Affects Your Skin

We all know that stress is bad for us, but it’s difficult to avoid. Stress…

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Ways We Stay Healthy: Mind, Body & Soul

Twenty-Something Tuesday [divider][/divider] Staying healthy is an active choice we have to make every single…

Unf*ck Your Habitat And Your Mind

In a few weeks I will be moving into my first-ever house. I’m dying of…