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Lifestyle
Revealed! Our Summer Relax & Radiate Crate
Take a peek at all the treats you may have missed ....
By Editor in Chief Shelley Emling
July 20, 2021
THIS WEEK
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Relationships
My Best Friend Was Dying And I Never Cried In Front Of Her
By Sharon Elaine Edwards Taylor
, July 20, 2021
Why I'm riddled with guilt and regret.
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Best inexpensive hair products for the summer.
Lifestyle
The Very Best (Inexpensive) Hair Products For The Summer
By Katie Smith
, July 20, 2021
You will absolutely LOVE these eight items!
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Lifestyle
The Reasons Why Gen X Summers Were The Absolute Best
By Michelle Newman
, July 20, 2021
How many of these 13 memories do YOU recall??
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Relationships
How To Tell Your Partner Exactly What You Want During Sex 
By Danielle Braff
, July 20, 2021
Yes, you can actually train your lover on exactly how to touch you.
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SPOTLIGHT
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Lifestyle
3 Popsicle Recipes To Cool You Off This Summer
You're going to gobble these up!!
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Health
The Embarrassing Menopause Moments Nobody Tells You About
By Jennifer Rainey Marquez
, March 19, 2019
It looked like 'Shark Week' in my pants!
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Lifestyle
10 Fab Instagram Accounts Every Woman Over 40 Should Follow
By Christine Burke
, December 11, 2018
Treat yourself to a little bit of brain candy.
3 Min Read
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Lifestyle
The Cult Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
By Danielle Braff
, October 27, 2020
There are some things that are just so amazing, everyone will be jumping on the bandwagon.
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OBGYN, womens health, doctors, aarp, girlfriend
Health
24 Thoughts We All Have At The Gynecologist’s Office
Whatever you do: Don’t. Fart.
By Christine Burke
SUMMERTIME FUN!!
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Lifestyle
5 Super Easy Cocktail Recipes For Summer Sippin'
June 9, 2020
These belong on your drinking bucket list!
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Lifestyle
4 Fabulous Books To Read This Summer
By Danielle Braff
, July 14, 2021
Grab these thrillers for your next flight, day at the beach or cozy time at home.
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Lifestyle
Your Guide To The Perfect Summer Bikini Wax
By E.L. Peck
, June 19, 2018
Keep your nether regions silky smooth and hair-free.
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Lifestyle
7 Best Boxed Wine Standouts For Summer
By Danielle Braff
, June 8, 2021
It's true. Boxed wine is finally a contender. You're going to love these.
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Editor's Picks
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Lifestyle
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40 Things Every Fearless Woman Should Know By 40
By Shelley Emling
, July 6, 2020
For one thing, stop apologizing all the time! For God's sake, you don't need to apologize to your ob-gyn for not shaving your legs.
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Relationships
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How Long Should Sex Actually Last ... Really? 
By Anonymous
, April 13, 2021
When it comes to minutes, here's the magic number for most couples.
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Lifestyle
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The Best Shortcut For Looking Fabulous
By E.L. Peck
, July 23, 2019
We're obsessed.
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Health
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The One Itch You Should Never Ignore
By Mara Reinstein
, April 28, 2020
Bet you’re trying to guess the answer, aren’t you?​
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Health
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I Was Powerless Over Alcohol
By Suzanne Hayes
, December 18, 2018
And it led to the worst four years of my life.
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