I just finished watching “Orgasm Inc.: The Story of OneTaste” on Netflix, and uh… I have a lot of thoughts. Here, I run down the start-up darling’s rise from niche group event to elaborate (and expensive!) wellness gathering, and a bit about their downfall, sexual harassment claims, and the general “yikes” that ensued. Then IContinue reading “Wellness Cults- Orgasm Inc.: The Story of OneTaste Netflix Review”
Category Archives: Wellness Trends
Can You Reset the Vagus Nerve for Stress Relief?
My TikTok algorithm has figured out that I feel a fair amount of stress and anxiety, and gives me all kinds of suggestions to resolve it. Most recently, it’s started showing me techniques to reset the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve, running from your brain to your intestines, and itContinue reading “Can You Reset the Vagus Nerve for Stress Relief?”
Biohacking for Beginners- Biohacks that Work and Biohacks to Avoid
Explaining biohacking for beginners- what is it, what works, what doesn’t, and the science behind
Wellness Trends We Need to Leave Behind
With the end of the year coming in about 5 hours, I wanted to look back to see which wellness trends caught my eye this year, and give predictions for wellness trends in 2022. I like having a yearly wrap-up, and I thought this would be a fun way to touch on all the thingsContinue reading “Wellness Trends We Need to Leave Behind”
How To Tell When You Need Electrolytes vs. When You Should Just Drink Some Damn Water
I’ve been meaning to write this for a while, since I’ve gotten quite a few questions on products like LiquidIV, Nuun, and Hydrant, and even Pedialyte. There are so many products out there geared towards improving our hydration, and quite a few of them have claims to provide “2-3 times the hydration of water!” Today,Continue reading “How To Tell When You Need Electrolytes vs. When You Should Just Drink Some Damn Water”
Everything You Wanted to Know About At-Home Food Sensitivity Tests
I was first diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as a college freshman. Having barely had a yearly cold while I was a kid, feeling suddenly vulnerable to the whims of my body was a rude adjustment. I spent months going to the doctor, with nothing really helping. Had at-home food sensitivity tests existed whenContinue reading “Everything You Wanted to Know About At-Home Food Sensitivity Tests”
The Best (And Worst) High SPF Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
Girls Love Evidence tried-and-tested high SPF sunscreen for sensitive skin. The best and worst of sunscreen for redness, dry skin, eczema, and rosacea.
Probiotics for Women- The Truth About Probiotics for Vaginal Health
A side effect of writing this blog is getting a LOT of targeted ads for various supplements, vitamins, and probiotics. It’s awesome because it gives me constant content, but also sends me on weird rabbit holes and makes me wonder whether these things are maybe actually worth their salt. Today we’re talking about so-called “probioticsContinue reading “Probiotics for Women- The Truth About Probiotics for Vaginal Health”
Let’s Talk pH: Debating the Benefits of Alkaline Water
Mentions of the benefits of alkaline water or an alkaline diet show up in a fair amount of health blogs and wellness columns. If you’re looking to end your stomach pain, try an alkaline diet and drink alkaline water. If you’re worried about your cancer risk, try alkaline water. Bone density, muscle loss, growth hormones,Continue reading “Let’s Talk pH: Debating the Benefits of Alkaline Water”
You’re Probably Wearing The Wrong Bra Size-Here’s How To Fix It.
You’re probably wearing the wrong bra size. It’s not your fault—the fashion industry, plastic surgeons, and media have given us all a skewed idea of what a bra size really means. Having a DD means your boobs are GIANT, an A means you are a bonafide member of the IBTC, and a C is aContinue reading “You’re Probably Wearing The Wrong Bra Size-Here’s How To Fix It.”