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Aloe vera ice cubes are a must for soothing summer sunburn

We love spending our summer days under the glistening sun. But that doesn’t mean we can always avoid the dangers of the sun’s hot rays. Whether it's by the pool or at the beach, the sun's rays can heat your...
HEALTH: Your Bod

How to sweatproof your summer

The months of summer are seemingly endless, sunny and, unfortunately, sticky. With the million degree weather and extra long days, your body produces a lot of sweat to keep you cool, although it often just feels gross. But don’t let...

HEALTH: Your Bod

All your tampon questions: answered

Whether you just got your period or you’ve had it for years, you might still have some questions when it comes to tampons. Some girls love ‘em, others prefer to steer clear of ‘em. Tampons might seem a bit daunting...
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How to get the perfect bikini bod

Summer is almost here, and with it comes swimsuit season. Cue the dramatic music. Every year, girls start stressing about how they’re going to look good in their bikinis, but worry constantly takes so much fun out of summer. If you...

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Could sport bras be the reasons girls are quitting sports?

Breasts come in all shapes and sizes, but could they be why some girls dread exercise? This study from the Journal of Adolescent Health shows that the onset of puberty and girls quitting sports have a direct link. Meanwhile, it...
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Struggles all bra-wearers understand

Whether you’re a 32A or 36DD, there are some struggles that every bra-wearer knows. It's totally frustrating—but at least we know we're not alone. 1. When it reeeally needs to be adjusted...but you’re in public 2. Having your strapless try to...

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Five tricks for dealing with period pain

Periods. They’re the worst. Not only do we bleed down there once a month, but also it’s a week of pain. Imagine a bag of bricks sitting on your uterus, then think about your menstrual cramps. Same feeling? Yeah, not...
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Studies say period pain is just as bad as a heart attack

If you’ve hit puberty and begun the ~wonderful~ stages of womanhood, then it’s likely that you know and understand just how awful period pain can be—and it happens every month! After realizing that it wasn’t being taken seriously as an...