Tag: emotional health
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Navigating the First Step: Safe, Consensual Group Sex
Starting the Conversation: Consent and Boundaries Curiosity about group sex is more common than you might think. The first and most important step is clear, enthusiastic consent from everyone involved. This means not just a one-time yes, but ongoing check-ins as feelings and comfort levels evolve. Have an open conversation with potential partners about boundaries,…
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Love After Nasopharyngeal Cancer: How Romance and Resilience Redefine Healing
Introduction: Love as a Lifeline After Nasopharyngeal Cancer Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) is a rare and challenging diagnosis that tests not only the body but also the heart. When treatment ends, survivors often face a long road of physical recovery and emotional adjustment. Yet alongside medical milestones, a powerful force often emerges: love. Relationships can become…
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Why Tho? A 20-Year Friendship Lost to a Controlling Girlfriend
Why Tho? When a 20-Year Bond Is Tested Friendships that span decades become a living archive of shared memories, inside jokes, and mutual support. But what happens when a partner enters the picture and one friend starts prioritizing control over connection? This column explores a painful, common scenario: a near two-decade friendship frayed or ended…
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When Cancer Brings Couples Closer, But Demands Hard Conversations
How a Diagnosis Redefines a Relationship When one partner hears the word cancer, the ground shifts beneath the relationship. A shared sense of vulnerability can deepen affection and solidarity, but it can also trigger fear, uncertainty, and difficult conversations that never seemed necessary before. For many couples, the journey through diagnosis and treatment becomes a…
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Quality of Life Takes Center Stage in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Care
Rethinking Goals in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Care When a diagnosis arrives, the instinct is to pursue aggressive treatment and chase victory over cancer. But growing evidence and patient experiences are reshaping that mindset. For many women with early-stage breast cancer, the aim is not only to prolong life but to preserve a meaningful, active, and…
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5 Health Hacks to Live Beyond 100, According to a Stanford-Trained Longevity Doctor
Five science-backed hacks to push beyond a century For decades, researchers and clinicians have explored ways to extend human life while preserving health. Dr. Peter Attia, a Stanford-trained physician and longevity expert, argues that longevity hinges on preventing the “Four Horsemen” of disease—heart disease, cancer, neurodegeneration, and metabolic dysfunction. He outlines five practical strategies that…