Laken Brooks, Contributor

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14% Of People Have Never Cleaned Their Vibrator. Here’s How To Wash Your Sex Toys.

You may put yourself at risk for yeast infections or more serious complications — like STIs and unplanned pregnancy — if you don’t clean your sex toys.

Biden Considers Sanctions In Response To Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law

President Biden condemned Uganda’s new anti-gay law. The Anti-Homosexuality Act is one of the harshest contemporary anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the world.

U.S. Forest Service Temporarily Closes Portion Of Appalachian Trail Because Of Aggressive Bears

The U.S. Forest Service temporarily closed a section of the Appalachian Trail after hungry bears stole backpacks and ransacked campsites for food.

Hotter Summers May Cause Dehydration And Joint Pain

Summer of 2023 is one of the hottest on record. For people with joint pain, hot weather can be downright painful.

Appalachians Struggle With Suicide, Overdoses, And Other Diseases Of Despair

The Appalachian Regional Commission released a report about how diseases of despair spiked in rural Appalachia during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Dolly Parton’s Childhood Doctor Received A Sack Of Cornmeal And A Song

Dr. Robert F. Thomas helped the Partons and countless other families in rural Tennessee. However, locals still struggle with high rates of maternal mortality and other health disparities.

“Irish Giant” Never Wanted His Body To Be A Specimen. Two Centuries Later, Museum Takes His Bones Off Display

Byrne’s skeleton stood as the most popular attraction in the Hunterian Museum. Last month, officials announced that they will remove his remains from their exhibition.

‘Tis The Season For Grifting. Avoid Getting Scammed During The Holidays.

The holiday season might be the most wonderful (and expensive) time of the year. This year, protect yourself from fake charities, phony job postings, and MLM schemes.

Social Security And Supplemental Security Income Will Increase In 2023. But Will It Be Enough?

In 2023, around 70 million Americans will receive a boost to their social security and supplemental security income (SSI) benefits. The Social Security Administration announced a cost-of-living adjustment that will increase SSI payments 8.7%.

Why Do People Fake Orgasms?

There are many reasons a person might fake an orgasm. Better communication, accurate anatomical knowledge, and medical check-ups can help partners find equal pleasure.