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‘Griselda’ Review: Sofía Vergara Breaks Into Drama in Netflix’s Killer Queenpin Story
Miami in the 1970s and 80s was a much more chaotic place than today, and that is in part because of a woman named Griselda Blanco. Known as La Madrina (or The Godmother), Blanco rose to become the city’s biggest cocaine dealer, leaving a path of death and destruction in her wake. Given the amount of films and shows made about some of history’s most notorious narcos, like Pablo Escobar and El Chapo, it was only a matter of time before someone made a quality story for the screen about the most ...
Historical Queer US Cities: A Starter Guide
Make ‘more queer travel’ one of your New Years resolutions.
They say history helps us better understand our present day world, but what happens when your history isn’t always quite as visible and celebrated? Queer folks know that our histories have long been hidden, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t always been here. And in more recent years, there have been efforts to uncover our past. So where’s a lesbian looking to polish up on her queer history to go? Try adding these places that blend his...
8 of the best things to do with kids in Philadelphia
Steeped in American history and culture, Philadelphia is a popular destination for kids and families from all over.
On any given day, the City of Brotherly Love draws in countless history buffs, art lovers, and sports fans, as well as class trips from neighboring towns. But Philadelphia’s bragging rights don’t end there: It’s also home to the oldest zoo in the country, an interactive science museum, plenty of outdoor spaces, plus an endless supply of soft pretzels and water ice (or, as the lo...
Upgrade Summer Break on One of These Family-Friendly Cruises
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Duty of Care
Article written for Dateline Federation Magazine, a publication of the Hemophilia Federation of America
‘Sex Education’ Season 4 Review: Netflix Dramedy Delivers Messy but Satisfying Ending
We’ve come a long way since the start of “Sex Education,” when we were all rooting for (or at least commiserating with) Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), the Netflix dramedy’s awkward, anxious and slightly dysfunctional hero. Four years later, we’re saying goodbye to the show’s high school student-turned-amateur sex therapist and his brilliant sex therapist mother, Dr. Jean Milburn (played by the incomparable Gillian Anderson), along with a lengthy cast of characters we’ve all grown to love.
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A Golden Anniversary: Dental Lifeline Network Achieves 50 Years of Service
Article written on behalf of Dental Lifeline Network
They say a smile is worth a thousand words, which is why Dental Lifeline Network has dedicated the past 50 years to helping underserved communities share theirs proudly with the world. The national nonprofit organization recruits volunteer dentists and labs who donate comprehensive dental care to the elderly, people with disabilities, and others who cannot otherwise obtain care. Since its inception, DLN has managed to help over 166,000 individuals receive the life-changing care they deserve—w...
Fentanyl-laced pills are causing fatal overdoses in kids and teens. Here's what parents need to know.
In recent years, there’s been increasing concern over fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that often proves lethal. Many of the stories involve young people overdosing, from a Texas teen who died after a friend gave her a fentanyl-laced pill she thought was Percocet, to Robert De Niro's 19-year-old grandson, who police say suffered an accidental fentanyl overdose after taking counterfeit oxycodone. And just this month, the FBI seized more than 200 pounds of drugs, including 280,000 Percocet pills an...
The Best Fidget Toys for All Ages
Fidget toys have become all the rage in recent years. From occupational therapy offices to classrooms to work meetings, these items have spread like wildfire for their usefulness in keeping busy hands and minds focused, as well as for the simple fact that they’re just plain fun. But what exactly makes one fidget toy better than another? And what kinds of things do we need to know prior to purchasing one (or a dozen) for the kiddos in our lives? For this, we’ve turned to Caitlin Sanschagrin, a...
The Best Responses to Every Insulting Thing a Relative Might Say
From snarky retorts to replies that shut the conversation down completely, here are all the ways to deal with the comments you dread each holiday season
Gathering with family at the holidays can be wonderful, but for some, it can also be fraught with misunderstandings, insults, and worse. It’s not always intentional, of course. Cultural differences, varied life experiences, and a lack of exposure to outside ideas can all contribute to these clashes. But that doesn’t mean you can’t already hav...
Is it safe to take Tylenol during pregnancy? What experts say amid lawsuits claiming a link to autism and ADHD.
Being pregnant often means having to avoid a number of activities. Don't eat sushi, don't carry heavy boxes, don’t drink or smoke — the list goes on. Acetaminophen (also known as Tylenol), however, has generally been viewed as safe enough to take during pregnancy. Or at least it was, until a number of lawsuits began alleging that being exposed to Tylenol in the womb increases a child's risk of having autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Now many parents-to-be are feeling...
What can you do for good luck on New Year's? Eat grapes, jump waves, and more.
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We all have New Year’s traditions to celebrate the year to come. For some, it’s getting gussied up for a party and sharing a midnight kiss. For others, it’s as simple as watching the ball drop on your couch with your family.
No matter what you do, it’s almost always about wishing for better luck in the coming year. So how do you attract good luck...
Our Essential Guide To The Best Sapphic Holiday Movies
Quality, not quantity.
Find a good sapphic-forward holiday film is like looking for a rainbow needle in a haystack. But they do exist, especially if you know where to look. If you want to enjoy a lesbian holiday movie with your girlfriend but don’t want to sift through all the hetero holiday romcoms on your Smart TV tonight, we’ve got you covered. These are the best holigay movies we could find that offer solid storylines, quality acting, and are, most importantly, unapologetically queer.
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Do I need to worry about having sex while pregnant?
When you get pregnant, there are lots of questions about what you can and cannot do. Your doctor might go over foods and activities to avoid and what vitamins to take, but unless you ask, they might not always discuss sexual activity. And if you do ask, they might only discuss general guidance around penetrative sex. But when it comes to pregnancy sex, there are plenty of things to consider. Is it safe to have oral sex during pregnancy? Should you be concerned about UTIs, or even sexually tra...
Holiday stress can dampen your sex drive. Here's why — and what you can do about it.
While some couples see the holidays as a time for connecting and canoodling by the fireplace, others may find that sexy and romantic thoughts are the last thing on their mind this time of year. Why? In a word: stress.
Although some people are having more sex around the holidays, we know that holiday stress can put a damper on intimacy. There’s shopping, wrapping presents, cooking, attending holiday parties, money stress, traveling and seeing family — it can be a lot. And if you’re a parent, y...