Tattoos have been a part of human culture since ancient times. Ancient peoples in many cultures used tattoos to tell stories, to mark a coming-of-age, and to denote triumphs and to which tribe they belonged. For a long time in the Western world, however, tattoos were seen as something negative that only gangsters and “unsuccessful”...
In the ground architecture of the human mind, few thinkers have provided a more enduring blueprint than the Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. While his contemporary, Sigmund Freud, focused on the basement of our repressed desires, Jung looked toward the horizon, exploring the heights of human potential and the collective stories that bind us together. Today,...
The door clicks shut, the white noise machine hums in the hallway, and you settle into the familiar cushions of the sofa. For fifty minutes, the world outside ceases to exist. This is the “sacred space” of psychotherapy; a room designed for radical honesty, emotional unburdening, and the pursuit of a better self. Yet, even...
The human experience is woven together by the threads of connection. From the moment we are born, we are thrust into a world where our survival depends on the presence and care of others. While the need for social interaction is a universal human trait, psychological and sociological research often highlights a unique dimension to...
Retreats are becoming the latest trend in the world of wellness, promising everything from mental clarity to physical fitness. One retreat, however, in the arid landscape of Joshua Tree National Park stands out for its intensely focused objective: female sexual satisfaction, aka the female orgasm. Sex and dating columnist Jana Hocking of the Mail Online...
You probably have a bottle of it tucked away in your bathroom cabinet – that clear liquid most famous for cleaning minor cuts. But what if we told you that this inexpensive, safe, and easily accessible item – hydrogen peroxide – is a powerhouse cleaning solution? It is especially effective when it comes to the...
In our increasingly digital world, it’s common for parents to turn to tablets and screens as a quick and easy way to soothe and distract their children. Whether during long car rides, bouts of boredom, getting them to sit still in a restaurant, or moments when parents just need a break – handing over a...
Gelda Waterboer, a first-grade teacher at Rogate Primary School in Namibia, has become an overnight viral sensation after posting a video of herself leading her students in a catchy, but important song about body boundaries. The video quickly amassed over 92 million views on TikTok within just over a week, resonating with viewers worldwide for...
In December 2012, a radio prank call that targeted a London hospital made headlines around the world after it ended in a heartbreaking tragedy. The incident involved two Australian radio DJs who impersonated members of the British Royal Family to gain confidential information about the Duchess of Cambridge’s health. The aftermath of the call led...
If you grew up or were an adult throughout the early 2000’s, then you will know Kelly Osbourne. Daughter of the lead singer of the death metal band Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Kelly herself became a public figure herself during the airing of the reality TV show The Osbournes. Since then, Kelly has had a...
Imagine this: You spend your entire childhood and adolescence going to school. You graduate high school with a 3.4 GPA – pretty good, right? Sounds like it, only there’s one problem: Despite all of that, you still can’t read or write. In fact, you can’t even write your own name. It sounds unbelievable, but it’s...
There is a lot that goes into having a thriving and fulfilling relationship. Open communication, lack of judgement, supporting each other’s goals and dreams, doing the personal work to overcome past traumas rather than putting them on your partner – the list goes on. For many couples, physical intimacy is an important aspect of the...
