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By Brianne Hogan

Why Farting In Front Of Your Partner Is Actually Good For Your Relationship

Holding things in rarely does any good, right?

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Be cautious with the cloves

Why The Hell Is Everyone Talking About Clove Water On TikTok?

Weight loss, fertility, increased “tightness” (not kidding). Is any of this actually possible with one little herb?

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MMMHmm

Hanson's Snowed In Is The Best Christmas Album

Let me convince you.

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Mixed Emotions

I Went No Contact With My Dad 5 Years Ago, & Holidays Are Still The Hardest

Just because I chose to sever ties with him doesn’t mean I don’t miss the versions of him I’ve loved.

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Co-Parenting

The Divorce Document That Finally Made Us Equal Parents

Having the difficult but productive conversations our parenting plan required — well, they probably would have been useful to us when we were married.

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My Cat Has Fleas! Now What?

Is it itchy in here, or is it just me?

In Your Free Time

Dwayne Johnson and J.K. Simmons star in 'Red One.'

11 New Family Movies To Watch While Everyone’s Home On Holiday Break

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People Are Defending Blue Ivy After Her Dress Was Deemed “Wildly Inappropriate” For A 12-Year-Old

Man Calls Out Sexism Against Taylor Swift After Matthew McConaughey Appears On TV During Football Game

I Won't Rewatch A Christmas Story Even If You Triple Dog Dare Me

Michael Caine stars as Scrooge in the 1992 holiday classic 'The Muppet Christmas Carol.'

Can We Talk About The One Christmas Movie From Childhood That Traumatized Us All?

Tim Allen and Judge Reinhold star in 1994's 'The Santa Clause.'

Rewatching The Santa Clause As A Mom Really Made Me Appreciate Neil

'Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas'

The One Disney Christmas Movie That Always Gets Overlooked

Renee Zellweger stars as the eponymous character in 'Bridget Jones Dairy.'

Bridget Jones’s Diary Is The Annual Holiday Rewatch That I Never Want My Daughter To See

Ben Stiller stars with the Janson brothers in 'Nutcrackers.'

Ben Stiller’s Nutcrackers Is One Of The Most Heartfelt New Holiday Movies In Years

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What Makes A Movie A Christmas Movie?

Ilana Glazer's 'Human Magic' Is All About Raunchy, Honest Motherhood

10 Holiday Romance Novels That Will Get You In Your Feels

Hanson's Snowed In Is The Best Christmas Album

Christmas Movie Dads Need To Do Better

Kids & Adults Can Learn A Lot From The Original Charlie Brown Movie

Watch Kate Winslet’s Raw Retelling Of Calling Out Press Who Body-Shamed Her In The '90s

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Period Suspenders, Anyone?!

By Arielle Tschinkel

How Much Period Products Have Changed Since We Were Kids Is Honestly Wild

We've come a long way from belted pads and Courteney Cox daring to say "period" on national TV.

ho ho hmmm

By Meg Raby

God Rest Ye Merry Gentle-Co-Parents, We’re Gonna Be Okay This Christmas

We can survive the magic — and heartbreak — of the holidays just fine.

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By Deirdre Kaye

My Cat Has Fleas! Now What?

Is it itchy in here, or is it just me?

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back in the day

By Lauren Davidson

I Read My Old Diaries To Try To Understand My Kids

Tales of a fourth-grade me have reminded me to pay more attention to my kids’ thoughts and feelings.

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Lots of Headaches 'Round Here

By Alexandra Frost

Why Moms Say No To Sex — & The Simple Changes That Make A Big Difference

When doing it becomes just one more “to do.”

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By Julie Sprankles and Scary Mommy Editors

34 Gifts For Moms Whose Favorite Form Of Therapy Is Travel

You can never go wrong with travel gifts, TBH.

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The Big O(xytocin)

By Brianne Hogan

Is Sex Good For Stress Relief & Anxiety? Let’s Talk Science — & Positions

You might want to be stressed more often.

not fair

By Katie Garrity

This Financial Expert Points Out The Cost Difference Between Men's And Women's Hobbies

A round of golf ain’t cheap!

ho ho - no thanks!

By Katie Garrity

One Woman Is Calling Out Corporate Christmas Parties That Don't Allow Spouses

“Why does a 60-year-old man need to drink alone with his 24-year-old analyst?”

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By Kate Auletta

Ilana Glazer's 'Human Magic' Is All About Raunchy, Honest Motherhood

The comedian’s new Hulu special tackles the birth of her daughter, sex, and, of course, how hot Aladdin is.