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If you’re into hardcore sleuthing and indisputable facts, there’s a company out there who will provide you with the ammo you need to bust your unfaithful partner. All you need is a pair of their underwear and about 200 bucks. Intrigued? The company is called The Paternity Lab Center, and it’s a nationwide DNA testing facility. All you have to do is send them an item of clothing that you think might have some extramarital fluid on it (i....

Here are some tips for jump starting your labor: Eat Spicy Foods. People swear by this one, although there is no scientific proof. Many also suggest eating pineapple, eggplant Parmesan, raspberry leaf tea, food with curry, and evening primrose oil. Almost everyone I know also has heard of a dish at a restaurant in their area that is famous for inducing overdue moms-to-be. In Los Angeles it’s Caioti’s Basalmic Basil Salad....

From the anti-Victoria’s Secret show that featured models of different abilities to women walking down Times Square in bras and panties, the past couple weeks were filled with displays of body positivity. The Curvy Girl Lingerie Fashion Show is the latest show to celebrate body diversity by featuring models sized up to a 6X. According to the press release, organizer and owner of Curvy Girl Lingerie Chrystal Bougon works to encourage women to love their bodies at all sizes....

My son is now that age, enrolled in part-time preschool and still a little mixed on the whole potty thing. He goes when he wants to, but lately he has preferred to use his diapers. And that’s OK with me. We still have a long time before he “needs” to be trained. His current school is happy to take children still in diapers who are older than 2. But next year, he will be trained....

Her 4-month-old daughter, Riley, could only sit in one spot since there was so much sun and limited shade. If they had a BabbaCover this wouldn’t have been an issue. BabbaCover ‘Janie Jules’ in Airy Cotton ($50, featured) fits all standard infant carrier car seats and will protect baby from sunburn — the airy fabric has a layer of 40-50+ SPF and UV protection. The prints are really pretty!...

More from CafeMom: Stay-at-Home Mom Fires Back at Haters Who Say She Doesn’t ‘Work’ “So Mr. Jones, no more saying ’enjoy your day off’ or ‘what have you done all day,’” she writes about the video on Facebook, “because the answer is I’ve been a mummy all day. Also a cleaner, a driver, a cook, a storyteller, a nurse, a playmate, a toddler wrestling coach, a teacher, an art director, a potty trainer, a champion tickler, a wardrobe stylist, a personal dresser, a laundry operator, a personal shopper, and many more....

“Sex Confessions” is a series featuring your naughtiest bedroom secrets and fantasies. Some will sound familiar, others may give you ideas, some will turn you on, and some are dark and twisted. You might want to sit down for this. Some people get turned on by strange things — this we know. And Abbie* — a mom of one — will completely agree with whoever says her husband of six years Craig* is a little odd for wanting to hear all about her past sexual experiences … in detail....

That’s the new law in Bradford County, Florida, and I have to admit it sounds kind of … awesome. Controversial, yeah, but still … awesome for busy moms like me. The truth is, as much as I try to keep up on the sex offender registry, I can’t remember the last time I checked it. It was probably months ago, the last time someone said something on Facebook about this creep or that creep moving into the neighborhood....

So who is Balsam? This is Hollywood people … Talia Balsam is, of course, an actress, and Dick Van Patten’s niece. She is also in the recently released, and very high profile movie, No Strings Attached, and is married to John Slattery, of Mad Men fame. George, on the other hand, had such a good experience being married from 1989 to 1993 that he has sworn off marriage … forever....

It’s really quite simple. Any time one of the things listed below is said — everyone must take a drink. Any time YOU say any of them out loud (or hell — if you just think them in your head!), then you must take two drinks (while everyone else takes their one). Any time a child cries during the course of the meal, each participant must take three drinks. Just, please, make sure there is at least one responsible, sober adult to take care of said crying child....

Before you dive face-first into the office candy bowl or pillage your kids’ trick-or-treat haul (just us?), check out how your favorite sweets stack up. Whether it’s fruity, chewy candies or chocolates you love, indulge guilt­-free with one of these classic treats. Images via oldtimecandy.com; bulkcandystore.com; amazon.com More from The Stir: 10 Freaky & Festive Halloween Decorations for $20 or Less (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 12 Inappropriate Halloween Costumes No Mom Should Be Caught Wearing (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 12 Couples Halloween Costumes Your Neighbors Aren’t Already Doing (PHOTOS)...

We talk a big game about being family-friendly and that we appreciate “family values,” but when it comes down to it, people seem to hate children and the mamas who produce them. Maybe it’s because we live in a culture that celebrates the individual over the community, but there is often the strong sense that “your kid and your breeding habits are not my problem.” And sure, I agree. If we take out the fact that MY KIDS WILL BE WIPING YOUR GERIATRIC BEHIND good sir who just slammed the door in my face at the grocery store....

Pear-shaped women have slimmer torsos and larger bottoms, which gives the illusion of a pear, or a larger Coca-Cola bottle. Within the movement to recognize larger bodies as worthy of better clothing and legal protections, the pear shape reigns supreme. It has, in many ways, become a new body ideal. As Refinery29’s senior writer Kelsey Miller noted, pear-shaped women were “neither aspirational nor repellent, but normal.” Now, it’s normal to see plus-size women in two-piece swimsuits on the beach, social media, and in fashion campaigns....

The Reindeer in Here was essentially created to be the anti–Elf on the Shelf. He’s a “cute and cuddly” reindeer with big blue eyes and one horn that’s smaller than the other. Rather than showing up to provide 24-hour kid surveillance to Big Santa, the Reindeer in Here’s job is to learn about kids — their likes, dislikes, personality, where they live, etc. — and report on the fun adventures they have with their host family....

The short and sweet answer is that the kids, by most measures, are alright: loved, healthy, and psychologically healthy. The longer answer is that there may be some surprising advantages to growing up in an LGBT family. Let’s check out 10 facts that may surprise you about LGBT families and why, at the end of the day, we can be confident that family is family. Image via iStock.com/Portra Translation: Kids with gay parents are just as likely to be well-adjusted and hit developmental milestones as those with straight parents....

Now actual research has proven it, too! According to a study that was just published in the European Journal of Personality, playing hard-to-get can actually score you a higher-quality mate with the greatest level of commitment for a long-term relationship. And it’s not as horrible a practice as I used to think … As I learned when I started feeling a bit more comfortable as a single person dating in NYC, playing hard-to-get doesn’t have to mean being a total btch or dck to members of the opposite sex you’re truly attracted to....

According to the company’s website: In addition to the labels, there are also 19 different corks. Each one lists a different crime a person could commit to be sentenced to “Punishment by Transportation.” A few examples of these crimes were grand larceny, assault with an intent to rob and bigamy. Between 1788 and 1868, 165,000 convicts made the long voyage by sea to Australia. Times were tough for criminals, but these individuals were tougher....

(Maybe a little too “perfect”…) But surely even “wholesome” characters have edgier sides. LA-based artist Rask Opticon gave your favorite princesses major tattoo makeovers. These royals have traded their crowns and ballgowns for inked chests and full sleeves — and they look incredible. Check out the amazing body art on these Disney princesses. They might even inspire you to get a princess tattoo of your own! title: “This Artist Reimagined Disney Princesses As Tattoo Queens” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-12” author: “Jennifer Peterson” (Maybe a little too “perfect”…) But surely even “wholesome” characters have edgier sides....

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And aside from better gynecologist etiquette, we asked our go-to pros to shed some light on some vaginal myths and rumors you’ve probably convinced yourself to be true. ‘Cause seriously, there really is a lot of misinformation (ahem! douching!) going around. For better gynecologist appointments and improved vagina habits, here are 14 things your gynecologist wants you to know before coming into the office. Trust us: You may want to write some of these tips down....