More from CafeMom: 15 Breathtaking Images of Childbirth in All Its Raw, Beautiful Glory We all understand that childbirth can be very, very (did we say very yet?), VERY painful. But there are ways to help manage the pain. And we say “manage” because while some women are blessed with the elusive miracle of a truly pain-free birth, many of us decidedly do not have that experience. Between the contractions, the hours and hours of waiting for baby to come, and the time it takes to push the little one earthside, well, is it any wonder that women needed to come up with some hacks to make the experience a little more bearable?...

Here are the 12 weirdest places people have been married — don’t try these at home, kids. Image © Jasmina007/iStock More from The Stir: Bridesmaids Flash Their Bare Butts in Crazy Wedding Photo Trend More from The Stir: Couple’s Dramatic Death-Themed Wedding Photos Actually Aren’t So Weird More from The Stir: 6 Devastating Tales of Wedding Venue Disaster title: “12 Ridiculous Wedding Locations Where Couples Have Actually Said I Do Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-03” author: “Benjamin Adams” Here are the 12 weirdest places people have been married — don’t try these at home, kids....

While I wait for my buddy to survive her first coffee date with the promising guy she met online, I decided to ask some other women who’ve found love after their 20s to tell me their stories. Turns out, falling in love at 30, 40, and 50 (and beyond!) is fun and messy and confusing and, when it works, so totally worth it. They say there is nothing like young love, but click on for some stories of women who might disagree....

So, to help you navigate high temps in style, we’ve selected our fave summer makeup products. We have everything you’ll need to stay pretty as the mercury climbs — like mascara, eyeshadow, setting sprays, and more! So click through and then tell us: What is your beauty routine in the summer? Images via sephora.com, ulta.com, birchbox.com, lorealparisusa.com, and supergoop.com and © Aleshyn_Andrei/Shutterstock More From The Stir: Are You Ruining Your Skin in the Sun?...

A new study has come out that shows that the partners of breastfeeding women sometimes feel left out and want to know how to support and help out. The research, from Swansea University, showed that new fathers feel positive about breastfeeding and want to be able to support their partner. Dr. Amy Brown, one of the authors of the study, said: “We know that women who feel that their partner is supportive and encouraging of breastfeeding are more likely to continue breastfeeding....

More from CafeMom: 18 Awesome ’90s Baby Boy Names That Need to Make a Comeback Nothing beats ’90s TV shows. They were warm and goofy (okay, cheesy) and were filled with characters that we came to know like they were our own friends. Who could forget when Xander from Buffy calmed Willow down with the yellow crayon story? Or anything about Luke Perry (swoon). They’re like the gift that keeps on giving — and have been known to inspire us even today....

More from CafeMom: 6 Ways to Tell Baby’s Gender From an Early Sonogram There is nothing more special than capturing the exact moment when a family grows a little stronger. When mom and dad welcome a new child, one can see their hearts fill with unbounding love. Capturing this sacred emotion is an art that many try, but few master. That’s why the recognition of the IAPBP is incredibly prestigious for birth photographers....

The tweet got flooded with more than 400 responses, more than 280 retweets, and almost 1,000 likes. Some people’s love stories were adorable and others were hilarious. The thread definitely serves as proof that we never know when the love of our life could pop up. It could be someone we knew as a child or it could be a stranger online. Sometimes all it takes is for someone to shoot their shot!...

Whether it’s a love note to a crush, a letter to a beloved teacher, or even just a poem about how much they love their mom, kids always seem to find the most hilariously uncensored ways to express their feelings. They can’t help it, they’re young. Kids are the best at saying what they truly feel and not giving a crap what anyone else thinks about it. But sometimes their honesty can even be a little over the top....

More from CafeMom: 20 Tattoos for Anyone Who’s Obsessed With Halloween In case some people still have not caught on, it’s not a good idea to mock someone else’s culture, trauma, body, or circumstance. I can understand wanting a unique and creative costume or coming up with one that will make people laugh, but wearing one of these costumes probably won’t attract the best attention. More from CafeMom: The 15 Most Controversial Celebrity Halloween Costumes of All Time Not only are these costumes tasteless, but they’re also kind of expensive a lot of the time....

Have I sold you yet? Good. Here are 18 new and popular picks: ($42, Beautylish) ($34, Sephora) ($5, wet n wild) ($29, Ulta) ($4, e.l.f. Cosmetics) ($44, Sephora) ($48, Sephora) ($10, Ulta) ($45, Sephora) ($6, Ulta) ($29, Beautylish) ($46, Sephora) ($26, Ulta) ($34, Ulta) ($38, Ulta) ($28, Ulta) ($39, Ulta) title: “18 Blinding Highlighters That Might As Well Be Bars Of Gold” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-23” author: “Sue Kosmowski” Have I sold you yet?...

Aida: Traditionally, this romantic name is pronounced with three syllables — “A-EE-da” — but more parents are treating it like a shorter version of “Aidan,” which we think is charming. Alessandra: The Italian version of “Alexandra” is dreamy and romantic without being too girly. Allegra: A cheerful, lively name that, fittingly enough, means “happy.” Traditionalists will appreciate having “Leah” or “Allie” as nickname choices. Antoinetta: Think Antoinette’s too, well, French Revolutionary?...

We are moms now. Now, most days we are lugging 10 pounds of diapers, wipes, toys, and God knows what else. We asked 20 moms to open their purses and pull out the six weirdest items found within and the results are nothing short of hilarious. In honor of these moms, I also took it upon myself to write a haiku for each mom. Because nothing says poetry like finding a headlamp, stethoscope, and toy hammer you didn’t even know you owned....

Given that the weather changes throughout the year, it’s always a good idea to tailor any skin care and makeup regimen to all four seasons, as the trusty moisturizing products that may work well in the fall may not work well in the summer. Yes, this means that while thick and hydrating masks and facial creams may work wonders on dry skin the winter, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s wise to slather them on the humid summer heat....

From Alexis to Zita, we’ve got you covered with 25 names for little girls inspired by saints. Each one is a patroness of something special. Alexis — St. Alexis was a man and patron saint of beggars, but his name has become popular with parents of little girls looking for a strong moniker. After all, it means to defend. Agatha — Looking for a throwback name? There won’t be a ton of Agathas in your little girl’s preschool, but she’ll certainly have someone to look up to....

Beauty influencer James Charles brought this inclusion issue back into the spotlight when he called out Kim Kardashian for only inviting women to her KKW Beauty model casting. So let’s take a moment to celebrate our favorite beauty boys, because they deserve to have so many more eyes on them! He is not afraid to call out the lack of representation for LGBTQ+ people and people of color in makeup....

See for yourself with these 30 photos and videos from Von D’s and Reyes ceremony and reception:

Head pastor Paul Wirth of Relevant Church in Ybor City, outside Tampa, says his “30-Day Sex Challenge” was one way of combating the disturbing 50-percent divorce rate in our country. The idea is not just physical. According to Wirth (who has taken the challenge himself), it’s actually a way to increase the intimacy, to pay attention to one another again, and to start meeting each other’s needs. Wirth, who has since written a book — 30daysexchallenge: A Journey to Intimacy — says that 20 million married Americans have sex fewer than 10 times a year....

Although a nice sundress and some stretchy pants can go a long way, sometimes even pregnant women want to spice up their look a little — make it a little more edgy. A woman who enjoys switching up her look should not have to sacrifice that just because she is pregnant — and there are plenty of celebrity examples to prove it. From Khloe Kardashian to Chrissy Teigen, there are tons of celebrity mamas who rocked their baby bump like an accessory!...

More from CafeMom: 14 Crock-Pot Dinners Kids Can Serve Themselves Instead of running in for takeout here, or calling for delivery there, I’ve found that if I take just a few minutes to prepare something in my slow cooker in the morning, it makes all the difference in the world for both dinner and helpful leftovers. Nothing is easier or better than walking in the door and having a delicious, nutritious meal ready and waiting without having to deal with any evening stress....