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I’ve always wondered what exactly happens inside my brain after a sleepless night. Why does everything feel harder—thinking through problems, remembering where I put my keys, even just reacting quickly enough to catch something before it falls? We tend to describe it vaguely: “I’m exhausted,” “My brain isn’t working,” “I can’t focus.” But what does that actually mean on a biological level?
Key Takeaways Reading romance novels is a form of escapism that many people enjoy.Characters in romance novels often have idealized relationships, not like real life.Erotica can help people feel more confident about their bodies and desires. On average, I read around 200 books a year with most being romance novels. I like all the subgenres—shifter romance, historical, mafia, marriage of convenience, the list goes on. I’m a dedicated member of the romance books Reddit channel, a regular #BookTok watcher, and a fanfiction fiend who spends days searching for hidden gems in Archive of Our Own (AO3), a fanfiction library. Basically,…
Spotify’s adding a new way to sort playlists for paying subscribers. The feature is called Smart Reorder, and it allows you to automatically sort your songs by BPM (beats per minute) and key. This is great for those who want to gradually bump up the intensity of the songs they listen to.It’s worth noting that this feature only works for playlists you’ve created or those you’ve mixed using the Spotify Mix feature, which lets you add or customize song transitions like a DJ would. Also, because Smart Reorder is an extension of Spotify Mix, you can’t have one without the…
Be honest: When is the last time you washed your makeup brushes? If you just paused while reading this, that probably means you’re due for a wash day. It’s one of those things we all know we should do but rarely take the time to do it. But dirty brushes not only perform worse but can lead to a lot of skin issues.
For the pancakes, whisk the flour, baking powder, milk and a pinch of salt together until smooth. Melt a little butter in a frying pan over a medium-high heat, then spoon in a couple of tablespoons of the batter. Cook until you see small bubbles forming on top, then flip the pancake over and cook for a few minutes more until golden and cooked through. Repeat until you have used all the batter, then set the pancakes aside until needed.
6 p.m.: For a lot of people, the best part of this Tuesday would have probably been interviewing Shaq, which was undeniably cool. But for a queer girl from Oakland, California, it was watching Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu take the ice. Watching Liu, Oakland’s alt treasure, was like nothing I’ve ever seen before. There is such intensity and passion in her whimsical and artful movements. Power and grace in every step sequence and triple-lutz, triple-loop combination. My queer icon, Amber Glenn, takes her position in front of the judges as Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” fills the arena. She cries…
Key Takeaways Zoloft is an FDA-approved medication for treating social anxiety disorder.Common side effects of taking Zoloft include diarrhea, dry mouth, and fatigue.People under 18 should not take Zoloft for social anxiety due to increased risks. Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride) is a prescription medication typically used to treat depression. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also approved this drug for the treatment of social anxiety disorder, a mental health condition marked by an irrational fear of being watched or judged, or of embarrassing or humiliating oneself. It’s important for individuals who have been prescribed Zoloft for anxiety to…
At the beginning of February, Amazon officially launched Alexa+, the company’s new AI-powered assistant. Alexa+ is like the old Alexa, but with new contextual abilities. Users can ask complex, multipart questions, as well as requests for tasks, like asking Alexa to book you concert tickets. If you’ve used a voice mode on chatbots like ChatGPT or Gemini, you’re familiar with the concept—it’s just now available on your Echo devices, too. Now, Amazon is letting you lightly customize the personality of your new AI assistant, offering the choice between concise, calm, and enthusiastic bots. On Wednesday, Amazon announced “Alexa+ personality styles,”…
A lot of women think premenstrual syndrome—aka PMS—is to be expected and endured. It can affect your mood, your body, your behaviors, and more, creating an altogether unpleasant experience every month of the year. While it’s certainly common, PMS isn’t actually normal, meaning there are ways to mitigate those symptoms.
To make the yuzu curd, whisk the yuzu chung, lemon juice, egg and egg yolk, the sugar and a pinch of salt together in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water until opaque and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (ensure the bowl doesn’t touch the water). Remove from heat and whisk in the butter, a few pieces at a time, until fully incorporated. Set aside to cool completely, then chill until thickened slightly.