My guess on this is that Congress doesn’t have the delegated statutory authority to set laws on ages of consent. I can geek out on this if you want, but basically they can only legislate things on a federal level as they relate to powers enumerated by the constitution. I’m with you, I wish that it was actually 21 with…

I use my lemon elbow juicer for lemons, limes, and small oranges.  If it ever breaks, I’m just going to buy the orange-sized elbow juicer and use it for everything. There is no need to buy more than one of these...

Ugh. Honestly that just sounds like she was parroting internalized misogyny, which when taken in context with other things she said, was actually emotional abuse.  I’m so sorry you had to deal with that, but glad to hear about your school!

Ugh. I’m sorry.

It’s frustrating, right!? I eat in my office, by myself, but my coworkers often tell me to “eat a damn cheeseburger.” I also feel extremely anxious and awkward during office birthdays, and want to find an excuse to stay away. I can tell when I decline a slice of cake that the whispers will start the minute I walk off.

It isn’t just telling daughters not to eat; it’s body shaming themselves. I love my mother, but her CONSTANT, daily body shaming (she always called us beautiful but in the same breath called herself fat) is now the voice I hear when I don’t feel good about myself. I ended up with the same body type as her so she…

Thank you so much! It’s annoying, but like anything, you kinda get used to it and can occasionally pick out the brighter side, like how I am now fiercely defensive of people eating whatever they want and put a firm quash on anyone talking shit about anyone else for eating/weighing/working out/whatever.

Came here to say that one of the more annoying invasive things about having an eating disorder is the incredible amount of shame attached to me eating. I’m fine with strangers watching me, but I feel like friends and family judge me. In my mind, they’re either A) watching how much I eat and making sure it’s enough for…

Judaism is a religion, its adherents are called Jews or Jewish people. The first is a bit jarring as you’re referring to a set of people by using an adjective as a noun (similar to “The Blacks” or “transgenders”) and is quickly falling into disuse. In addition, proper usage dictates that the use of “Jew” as a noun,…

I wish you were within hug range right now. This is so accurate. The amount of gaslighting and doublespeak going on is incredible, and pretty terrifying.  I routinely worry that I might be going insane because I so often feel like there is something off with my instincts - I see something, I feel like I’m pretty sure…

I, too, have a wisdom-tooth related story.

Super glad to hear this; I’m a nearing-middle-aged white lady who dresses like a corporate attorney going to a funeral, so even when I order a 5/5 spicy food, I never get hotter than a 3. It’s at least validating to know I’m not the only one, nor am I crazy for thinking it happens. Even at places I’ve been to,…

High school me (a goth) totally crushing on this guy, so hard.

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For sure! I didn’t mean to imply that you were trying to condition your child not to cry or make it not OK.  I think your approach is best: address the fear and the pain, hopefully they won’t cry (YAY!) but if they do, that’s OK too.  :)

Dude literally anything that helps strengthen social bonds with zero harm to any other person should be rewarded and cherished! I love this so much!

The video where the kid is crying and the dad hugs the kid and says “it’s okay to cry, you’re a big boy, you’re very brave” is like... the best thing ever. I have never understood why adults yell, “STOP CRYING!” like it’s going to work!? Have you ever told someone to CALM DOWN and had it work? I feel like when kids…

This was the difference between having a new OBGYN every year and not having to look anymore. I got so tired of docs telling me “JUST RELAX” while they were doing a pap (OUCH OMG!?!?) or “it’s not that big of a deal” when they were talking about IUD insertion, which ended up being one of the most singularly painful…

In a perfect world, you and I would meet, you would tell me your story, and I would sue the fuck out of every employer who has ever groped or even creeped on you, win you a million dollars, and you could buy all of their land and be the most badass woman-owned farming mogul who would prioritize employing refugees,…

Of course - your mileage may vary, but with the very low risk of side effects, I personally think it’s worth a try. Compare the relatively minor side effects of cannabis use compared to, for example, some SSRI’s, which can cause suicidal thoughts or actions in people who are already depressed. I use mine to supplement…