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Why I’ve Decided To Delay Taking Testosterone As Part Of My Transition
I had come up with a plan for medically transitioning, which included taking testosterone. Then I found out what T does to your vocal cords.

She Didn’t Like Her Nose. So She Went To Turkey For An Ethnic Rhinoplasty.
“I don’t think it takes away from my being African or hides my features. I’m always like, if you don’t like something, change it.”

When They Got Pregnant, Their Kinky Sex Lives Changed
“I used to call him ‘Daddy’ — I still do that, but now sometimes there’s that weird moment of, ‘Oh, but you are one now.’”

Yeeting Your Ashes To The Moon Is Surprisingly Cheap
To some, launching ashes into space might seem nontraditional or even extravagant. But more and more people are choosing this method of handling their remains.

“I’ve Just Spent $14,000 On One Egg”: Five People On Their Egg Freezing Experience
“I think it’s definitely scarier when you need to do it versus just doing it preventatively.”

Here’s How To Properly Wipe Yourself After Using The Bathroom. Yes, There’s A Right Way To Do It.
Wiping yourself after you poop or pee seems pretty straightforward, but you might be surprised to learn you’re doing it all wrong.

Your Vagina Can Change A Lot After Childbirth. Women Share What To Expect.
“I didn’t know that you could tear at the top of your vagina. I would have appreciated more information while I was pregnant.”

This School Teaches People How To Poop Properly
For most people, knowing how to poop comes naturally. For everyone else, there’s poop school.

Running And Writing Made Me Anxious. Here’s How I Got Better At Both.
After relinquishing control over my daily habits, I found a crucial lesson: It’s only worth it if it’s fun.

Fat People Usually Have To Buy A Second Plane Seat. That Has To Change.
In this excerpt from You Just Need to Lose Weight and 19 Other Myths About Fat People, Aubrey Gordon outlines the challenges of flying while fat.