Being in pain is an unpleasant experience, to say the least. Whether it’s back pain, a paper cut, or a splitting headache, pain is an intrusive sensation that can quickly ruin your day. Pain is the experience of your body…
With the vast array of tasks and responsibilities that we are required to balance on a daily basis, you’re likely no stranger to stress or its negative effects on the mind and body. Although we can’t always avoid stressful situations…
The human body can have some pretty magical responses to the environment around us, including sights, smells, sounds, and more. ASMR is one such response that some people report feeling when prompted by certain stimuli. ASMR, or autonomous sensory meridian…
Believe it or not, anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress and fear. As a matter of fact, anxiety is what helps keep your body awake and alert in stressful or even dangerous situations. However, anxiety as a stress response…
Where are you on the Big Five? Psychologists use the Five-Factor Model to describe elements of your personality using five traits, according to Psych Central. One factor is extraversion, which describes how you respond to social situations. Agreeableness is how…
If you have ever experienced trauma, you know that it can have a significant impact on your life. According to Medical News Today, up to 75% of people in North America have experienced some sort of trauma in their lives, whether…
While the history of recreational sex is wrought with imposed feelings of taboo and shame, in today’s modern world many cultures celebrate sex — even encouraging participants’ enjoyment of it. And why shouldn’t they? Sex should be fun! But for…
The experience of viewing a masterful piece of art — like a painting, a dance, or a film — has the power to pull directly at your emotions. You might recall the last time that a work of art left…
If you’re a tea drinker, that can mean a number of different things. Perhaps you’re a fan of fruity teas, such as passion fruit or something citrusy to start your morning off on the right foot. Alternatively, maybe you’re more…
When you are born, you inherit your parents’ physical features and genetics. In fact, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) says you even inherit some of their intellectual potential. But you can also inherit traumas passed down through generations from…