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advice2 days ago•19 min saved

Rethinking Sex After Bartholin's Gland Surgery

Slate’s How to Do It column tackles a reader who had Bartholin's gland removal and now faces reduced vulvar sensitivity and pain during arousal and sex; the advisor urges processing anger, seeking affordable pelvic-pain support groups or therapy, and exploring a new intimacy routine with careful experimentation and possible devices, acknowledging that what felt good before may not be possible while encouraging progress toward pleasure within the body's current limits.

via Slate Magazine|

#advice #bartholins-gland #pelvic-pain

entertainment5 days ago•13 min saved

Sandler Officiates Swift-Kelce Wedding, Urges Daily Kisses

Adam Sandler officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Madison Square Garden wedding and reportedly advised them to 'keep kissing'—even quipping 'kiss her three times, because she's waited her whole life'—a lighthearted moment Chiefs coach Andy Reid described as hysterical and meaningful; the ceremony emphasized a minimalist approach with Swift's brother Austin as man of honor and Kelce's brother Jason as best man, while Sandler's connections to Swift's circle and past collaboration with Kelce on Happy Gilmore 2 add to the star-studded vibe.

via USA Today|

#adam-sandler #advice #entertainment

advice5 days ago•11 min saved

The Waiting Game: When a Husband's Cancer Timing Tests a Marriage

A wife of a 70-year-old man with intermediate-stage prostate cancer is anxious about his plan to delay prostate surgery for a year, despite doctors warning that the cancer could spread and that immediate surgery lowers the risk of side effects. The Dear Prudence response encourages an honest, fear-informed conversation that acknowledges his autonomy while stressing the potential health implications, and it suggests practical steps like asking his doctor about diet or exercise to improve outcomes, so the couple can face the prognosis together and still value the time they have.

via Slate Magazine|

#advice #cancer #family

advice5 days ago•11 min saved

A Mother's Indifference Splits a Family — How to Help the Kids Heal

A father details his ex-wife’s emotional neglect of their son Anthony after Briana’s birth, which fractured the family and left them in a custody split. The adviser urges validating Anthony’s feelings and offering an outlet like therapy, while being honest with both children and guiding Briana to understand her different relationship with her mother without disparaging the father, so the siblings can navigate the fallout and heal.

via Slate Magazine|

#advice #custody #family

advice9 days ago•12 min saved

Rethinking Sex When Erections Fade: Honest Talk for Mutual Pleasure

Slate’s How to Do It offers practical guidance for an older gay man who can’t achieve an erection after cancer: be upfront about your sexual capabilities, label your preferred roles in apps or early conversations, and explain that you may have dry orgasms and will focus on pleasuring your partner rather than on getting hard, with the aim of honest communication and mutual satisfaction even if some people feel rejected.

via Slate Magazine|

#advice #communication #gay

workplace23 days ago•6 min saved

Stand Up to Harassment: A Young Medical Tech Faces Snarky Colleagues

A young female medical technician endures insinuations by older male coworkers that she landed her job through her boss; the Good Job column counsels documenting every remark, reporting to her supervisor, and involving HR if the behavior continues to stop the harassment and protect the workplace.

via Slate Magazine|

#advice #harassment #healthcare

advice23 days ago•12 min saved

Grace Over Gossip: Handling Surprised Reactions to Your Girlfriend

An older mother in a year-long relationship with a younger woman encounters repeated, surprised reactions from school parents whenever she mentions her girlfriend. The Slate advice column counsel suggests responding with grace rather than venting or confronting, pointing out that the reactions stem from ignorance. Practical lines like “Well, now you know” or “Yeah, I get that a lot” can defuse the moment and keep future interactions cordial without drama.

via Slate Magazine|

#advice #coming-out #lgbtq

advice26 days ago•13 min saved

Health Update Derailed by a Self-Cocused Partner

In a Dear Abby column, a reader asks if she’s selfish for feeling upset after sharing a health concern with her partner, only to have him redirect the conversation to his own issues. Abby reassures she’s not selfish and urges a serious, collaborative talk to plan a mutual approach to health and support. The piece also includes a second letter on service-dog etiquette and access considerations.

via The Mercury News|

#advice #communication #dearabby

wellbeing27 days ago•19 min saved

Six expert-backed ways to cultivate patience in daily life

The Washington Post Wellbeing piece outlines six expert-backed strategies to boost patience: practice deep breathing, zoom out to see the bigger picture, cultivate gratitude, minimize distractions, use humor, and lean on social interactions to stay present and calm in everyday frustrations.

via The Washington Post|

#advice #anxiety #meditation

advice28 days ago•7 min saved

Blunt Boundaries: A Daughter’s Outburst Forces a Family Talk

Slate’s Care and Feeding covers two family dilemmas: first, a wife’s mother-in-law treats her poorly and a 3-year-old’s blunt insult prompts guidance that the child should apologize while the parents set firm boundaries and consider walking away when needed; second, parents clash over punishment for their 14-year-old’s vandalism, with the columnist advising a stricter consequence (grounding from everything for a month, or two) and to enforce accountability without belittling the child.

via Slate Magazine|

#advice #family #in-laws

advice1 month ago•11 min saved

Inheritance, Grief, and a Stepsister in Turmoil

After their father’s death, a volatile stepsister wreaks havoc—drama around memorials, moving belongings, and the will. Since stepchildren aren’t automatically entitled to an inheritance, the mother’s will and beneficiary designations (life insurance, retirement accounts) determine who gets what. The standout advice is to consult an estate attorney, protect the grieving mother, and prioritize your own mental health and your children’s needs, rather than trying to appease a difficult sibling.

via Slate Magazine|

#advice #estate-planning #family

family1 month ago•12 min saved

Grandpa's Spanking Sparks a Family Rift—and a Path to Reconciliation

A Slate Care and Feeding advice column addresses a mom whose father spanked her 5-year-old; her husband wants the grandparents cut out, tearing the family apart. The guidance treats the spanking as a boundary violation but urges the grandparents to apologize, explores whether breaking ties is the only fix, and recommends addressing the child’s behavior and setting boundaries to protect the kids while aiming to repair family relationships.

via Slate Magazine|

#advice #discipline #family

wellbeing1 month ago•18 min saved

Three warning signs a friendship may be beyond repair, therapists say

Therapists say it’s time to reevaluate a friendship when it becomes draining or one‑sided, when boundaries are repeatedly crossed, or when the relationship harms your mental health; while some drift is natural, recognizing these patterns can help you set limits or let the relationship fade to make room for more fulfilling connections.

via The Washington Post|

#advice #friendships #mental-health

lifestyle1 month ago•13 min saved

Setting Boundaries With a Sister Who’s Pushing ‘Cures’ on Your Husband

A wife asks how to handle her sister’s New Age fixation that claims her husband’s autoimmune condition can be cured with crystals and past-life theories. The sister bombards them with materials, while the husband jokes about burying her. The advice is to set a clear boundary: thank her for caring, have her send all materials to you for review, and focus on the husband’s medical plan while steering conversations away from New Age remedies to protect family peace.

via Slate Magazine|

#advice #boundaries #family

advice1 month ago•11 min saved

Divorce to Shield Medical Bills Triggers a Family Truth Dilemma

A wife confronts a gut-wrenching choice: her husband, with about two years to live, wants a divorce to protect assets from costly care and has asked to keep the illness private from their adult stepchildren. The Pay Dirt column urges informing the kids, arguing that secrecy would breed resentment and damage relationships, and recommends persuading him to be honest about the situation and to address finances openly rather than concealment.

via Slate Magazine|

#advice #divorce #family