Yes, Virginia, you really CAN get pregnant on your period.

Part 1: It sounds like one those things that maybe, possibly should not be true but it most certainly is.  First, let me back up a little. From the earliest days of me getting my period (and I started early, the summer before 3rd grade…good times), my periods have always caused me intense pain.  I know everyone says their...

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Adventures With Grandma and Technology

A little background: my voicemail only says my first initial and last name, not my full name. I made this choice for a variety of reasons, not realizing how much this could confuse the people in my life. Here is a breakdown of some of the confusion: My Grandma calls while I'm at work, so I let it go to voicemail. She leaves a message...

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TIFU by giving my child a talking monkey toy

TIFU (today I f*cked up) by giving my child a talking monkey toy without reading the directions first. I honestly didn't consider what the toy could do at all before handing it over. I just thought, "my kid likes monkeys, this a monkey, done". For context, it was like this one: Exhibit A There were two things I didn't take into consideration....

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