Sex guidebook for teens prompts pearl-clutching among parents: ‘Disgusting!’

Sex guidebook for teens prompts pearl-clutching among parents: ‘Disgusting!’

The birds and the bees just got a lot more controversial. A sex-positive guidebook marketed for teenagers detailing several sexual acts is causing outrage among parents — some of whom may have led to it getting pulled from some store bookshelves. Originally published in May, “Welcome to Sex: Your No-Silly-Questions Guide to Sexuality, Pleasure and … Read more

Gen Z’s Bella Hadid-inspired straight eyebrow trend prompts warnings

Gen Z’s Bella Hadid-inspired straight eyebrow trend prompts warnings

This new beauty trend is raising some eyebrows. TikTokers are reaching for the razor to try their hand at DIY facelifts — but experts are warning to proceed with caution. “It’s important to understand that brow hairs can take anywhere between two to six months to fully grow back,” Fides Baldesberger, CEO of Rubis Tweezers, … Read more

‘Too real’ Halloween decoration prompts police investigation

‘Too real’ Halloween decoration prompts police investigation

It was a real no-body. A UK woman’s holiday display was so lifelike that police mistook it for an actual body, according to a TikTok clip of the mix-up with over 5.9 million views. “Not every day you get blue lights and sirens outside,” reads the caption to the hilarious clip, which was posted last … Read more

‘Out of control’ STD situation prompts call for changes

‘Out of control’ STD situation prompts call for changes

NEW YORK (AP) — Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases — including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year — are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts. “It is imperative that we … work to rebuild, innovate, and expand (STD) prevention in the U.S.,” … Read more