Sex has many benefits, and one of the most surprising ones is stress relief—and there may be some positions that can relieve stress more effectively than others. During sex, your body releases a cocktail of feel-good hormones that not only make sex pleasurable but can also help to reduce feelings of stress or anxiety. Having sex in any position that maximizes both your pleasures is a great way to use sex as a stress reliever....
In most cases, having viral hepatitis during pregnancy does not increase the risk of miscarriage or pregnancy loss. However, the infection can cause other complications, some potentially serious, in the long term. Hepatitis and Miscarriages Infection with the hepatitis A, B, C, D or E virus causes viral hepatitis, which is marked by inflammation of the liver. Several studies have looked at the effects of hepatitis on pregnancy. Usually, when a woman acquires hepatitis during her pregnancy, the infection runs its course without posing a risk of death to the mother or the fetus....
Free-range parenting isn’t about being permissive or uninvolved. Instead, it’s about allowing kids to have the freedom to experience the natural consequences of their behavior—when it’s safe to do so. It’s also about ensuring kids have the skills they need to become responsible adults. The concept of free-range parenting hit the media in 2008 when Lenore Skenanzy, a New York columnist, wrote an article titled, “Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone....
Chores can be a major source of contention in many families—especially when teenagers are involved. Whether your teenager always promises, “I’ll do it later,” or they flat out say, “I’m not doing that,” getting young people motivated to get to work can be a challenge. And while it can be tempting to nag your teen when they’re not making an effort, nagging isn’t a good idea. Constant reminders are likely to make your teen less motivated and less responsible....
Have you ever watched a young child eating a delicious snack like a cupcake, and he then walks away from it before finishing it? Many adults who have been restricted by diets find it hard to imagine walking away before cleaning their plates. But this child likely has trust with his body and his caretakers so that he eats intuitively. If you have repeatedly tried dieting and find that every time you start binge eating and feeling out of control again, you may want to try an alternative to dieting....
Having a baby at any age can be fun and exciting. It can also cause worry. For mothers who delay childbearing and pregnancy until their late thirties and early forties, there may be some added concerns to address. While the number of these women has increased steadily over the years, the number of moms over 40 is growing even more rapidly than before. This actually is beneficial from the point of view of scientists, because they now have more data to address the concerns of these women....
The Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, also known as the Thalamic theory of emotion, is a physiological explanation of emotion developed by Walter Cannon and Philip Bard. Cannon-Bard theory states that we feel emotions and experience physiological reactions such as sweating, trembling, and muscle tension simultaneously. How the Cannon-Bard Theory Works More specifically, it is suggested that emotions result when the thalamus sends a message to the brain in response to a stimulus, resulting in a physiological reaction....
Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Every Friday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Friday Fix: Episode 154 Sometimes, people assume that experiencing an uncomfortable emotion, like sadness or anxiety, is a sign of weakness. That’s not true. In fact, allowing yourself to fully experience an uncomfortable emotion is a sign of strength, not weakness....
Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Every Monday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life. Meet Eric Barker Eric Barker is the creator of a blog called “Barking Up the Wrong Tree,” which presents scientific answers about how to ‘be awesome at life....
Subscribe Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Every Monday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews experts, authors, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life. Meet Jillian Michaels Jillian is a fitness expert and renowned life coach. Her fitness videos and apps have helped hundreds of millions of people get in shape around the globe....
Very few words can feel as deflating or upsetting as hearing “I hate you” from your own child. If this has happened to you, take heart. You’re not alone and know that even though your child said it, it doesn’t really mean they hate you. Instead, it often signals that they’re mad, sad, embarrassed, confused, or upset in some other way. They just don’t know how else to talk about those feelings....
Proper care of the perineum after childbirth is very important in order to avoid infection and to speed healing of the rectal and pelvic muscles. This area can be very sore, and cleaning and care can help relieve pain as well. Learn what to expect and how to treat common symptoms. Pain and Swelling You may notice some uncomfortable swelling and pain in this area due to the stretching required to deliver your baby....
When news started pouring in about the invasion of Ukraine, my heart sank. Hearing about the families torn apart as parents went off to fight broke my heart. I worried about the loss of life, and the terrified children hiding in makeshift bomb shelters. I also worried about my own kids here in the U.S. I knew that even if I tried to shield them, they would hear about what was happening....
Writing a psychology paper can be an overwhelming task for students. From picking a good topic to finding high-quality sources to cite, each step in the process comes with its own challenges. Formatting your paper in APA style can also be challenging, especially if you have never used the format before. Luckily, there are strategies you can use to make writing a psychology paper using APA format easier—one of which is creating an outline....
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, in November 2021 4.5 million individuals quit their jobs, the highest figure recorded since December 2000. Key Takeaways Workplace benefits can support the mental health of employees.To navigate the stress of the pandemic, staff may rely on workplace benefits even more than before COVID-19.Workplace benefits that align well with the needs of individuals may entice staff and keep them in roles long-term. As employers around the world attempt to manage what many are calling “the great resignation” alongside what may be termed “the great retirement,” workplace benefits may provide an opportunity to retain staff....
Bringing a new baby home can be both joyful and stressful—especially when it comes to creating a comfortable and safe sleeping environment. Aside from making sure you put your baby on their back to sleep, it’s also important to consider the temperature of the room where your baby will be sleeping. A chilly nursery can make your baby fussy and bring their body temperature too low. Meanwhile, an overheated bedroom may increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), especially if your baby is sleeping in warm clothes or over bundled....
Feeding difficulties are one of the most frustrating health problems new parents can face. Preemies, who often struggle with the muscle strength and coordination needed to eat on their own, may need help from a feeding tube to receive proper nutrition. Feeding tubes can be used in both hospital and outpatient settings, with formula or breast milk. Babies who aren’t premature may also require a feeding tube for other reasons, including oral aversion, failure to thrive, and neurological problems....
Many people enjoy and find writing or journaling to be a therapeutic endeavor. It allows a person to organize thoughts and feelings and to express them in a safe way. It can also allow a person to think through decisions and/or changes that they want to make in their lives. As such, many therapists and mental health professionals recommend journaling to their clients. People with eating disorders are no different, and may also find journaling to be helpful....
Keeping your premature baby healthy is one of a preemie parent’s most important jobs. Because they were born early, premature babies have immature immune systems and get sick more easily than babies born at term. Cold and flu season can be dangerous for premature babies, especially during the first year of life. Although preemies get sick more often than other children, parents can follow a few simple steps to keep their baby healthy....
“Even without success, creative persons find joy in a job well done. Learning for its own sake is rewarding.” — Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi from Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery & Invention, 1996. What Csikszentmihalyi Is Best Known For Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is a psychologist who created the concept of flow. He is particularly known for flow psychology and positive psychology. Csikszentmihalyi’s Early Life Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (pronounced me-HIGH chick-sent-me-HIGH-ee) was born in Fiume, Italy, now Rijeka, Croatia, on September 29, 1934....
