Scrape the bottom and lick the spoon, my babies, we’re talking about pot stirrers, inciters, button pushers, trash talkers, and those among us who get a near-erotic thrill from causing trouble. To be clear, I don’t think pot stirring is inherently negative — things need to be brought to light and brought to the surface … Read more
The Mad Dog will be barking on “First Take” for years to come. The Post has confirmed that Chris Russo has signed a multi-year extension with ESPN to continue appearing on the debate program hosted by Stephen A. Smith. The news was first reported by Front Office Sports’ Michael McCarthy. Chris Russo will continue to … Read more
They say love is blind — but eye beg to differ. Meeting the flirtatious gaze of a potential paramour from across a crowded room isn’t just the cliché stuff of fairytales and rom-coms. In fact, becoming madly, hopelessly and endlessly swept up in a whirlwind romance can happen in the literal blink of an eye, according to … Read more
Whether single, partnered, polyamorous, or masterdating, relationship dynamics are at the forefront in February when Valentine’s Day reminds us, with its crushing, capitalist candy heart, that love is many a splendid thing. Yet for some signs, pining for the past is a pattern they can’t quite break. Who among us is still holding a candle … Read more
The Mediterranean diet continues to prove why it’s been named the No. 1 best diet overall by the U.S. News & World Report for seven years in a row. A new study published in the journal JAMA Neurology found that sticking to the Mediterranean diet can keep a person’s mind sharp into old age — … Read more
As my questionable double Gemini mother maintains of cheating, “Nothing counts until you’re married.” And some zodiac signs are more likely than others to accept that dubious advice as bond and take their liberties at bachelor and bachelorette parties. Valentine’s Day is approaching, and studies show the heart-shaped holiday is second only to Christmas as … Read more
Like so many things, our attraction and disenchantment may be star-born. Just as astrology offers us a deeper understanding of the self and others and can indicate our personal preferences for foreplay, ice cream flavors, sex soundtracks, sandwiches, superpowers, polyamory, and pets, so too can the stars shed their light on our turnoffs. When it … Read more
Dogs can be going through a ruff time, too. Studies have shown a dog’s brain is similar to that of a human’s, and in the 1980s, Dr. Nicholas Dodman of the School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University discovered that dogs can experience the chemical and hormonal changes that bring about depression and anxiety in humans. Unfortunately, … Read more
Being a mother is, unequivocally, the hardest job in the known universe. Who raises/ruins us is a luck of the draw — or the umbilical cord — as some are born to saints and others to a slightly more complex, traumatizing model of motherhood. What role do the stars play, and are some signs more … Read more
Let’s talk codependence, folks, the shadow side of nice — and caretaking as a tactic of control. Less a diagnosis and more a framework for understanding interpersonal dynamics, codependence is the relationship between a person with low self-worth/a serious approval kink and a manipulative or controlling individual. Related to narcissism and addiction, the five core … Read more
Modern lovers are seeking a different truth and a subversive path to pleasure and partnership in the form of ENM (ethical non-monogamy) or polyamory. “The idea that we are better off with one person for the rest of our lives is not an innate truth of existence,” author Iain Reid argues. “It’s a belief we … Read more
Me-ouch. Cats are famously stoic, which can make managing illness and pain difficult for their human carers — so anxious pet parents will appreciate this new study published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior. Researchers at the University of Córdoba in Spain have identified key cat behaviors to tell humans that their feline friend isn’t … Read more
While dating has been a fresh hell for time immemorial, the advent of technology has made it more convenient, if not more fruitful. According to the Matchmaking Company, the trifecta of good looks, an engaging bio, and shared interests determine whether 28% of people swipe right. The top reasons to pass, pass. pass are perceived unattractiveness … Read more
With limited daylight and sinking temperatures, ’tis the season when human touch is at a premium. While many dream of dark nights warmed by the presence of another, some signs among us are getting their groove on with more frequency. Recent research suggests that the chemical fallout of falling in love can wreak havoc on … Read more
Are you dating a deadbeat? A self-styled relationship expert from the UK has shared the five signs women should look out for if they believe they’re with a man who just isn’t up to snuff. Jacob Lucas, a dating coach and body language expert, posted a video to his Instagram account earlier this week, exposing … Read more
Three’s company, two. Your relationship could be ready for the adventure of polyamory and you might not even know it, according to experts on the subject of non-monogamy. The more-is-more concept has has become increasingly common among American couples, with a recent study showing that a majority of surveyed Gen-Z-aged participants are opting for open … Read more
With New York City becoming colder than Antarctica this week and much of the country experiencing temperatures below freezing, hypothermia is top of mind. Deaths from exposure to extreme cold have been reported this week from Seattle to Milwaukee and Mississippi. Here are the warning signs you might have hypothermia — and the ways to … Read more
Are you worried your child is addicted to social media? Nearly a quarter of adolescents are, according to a study published in Current Psychology. Online privacy expert Trevor Cooke from EarthWeb shared the common behaviors that could signal your child is addicted to social media. Cooke advises parents to converse with their children to “explain why … Read more
Twinning in goth finery and awash in PDA and declarations of love, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were the talk of the 2024 Golden Globes. In a few scant months, the pair have gone from rumored couple to full-blown kissing during commercial breaks. The gloves are off, the hands are holding, and there’s not a … Read more
TikTok viewers aren’t staying silent about this. A therapist has sparked debate on social media after saying there are five signs someone is emotionally immature — and employing “the silent treatment” is one of them. Licensed therapist Jeffrey Meltzer, who hails from Sarasota, Florida, shared his list in a TikTok video posted late last month, … Read more