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Although I’ve never used them, I can understand the appeal of flavored condoms. Hey, safety first, and if you’re going to do that, some flavor other than K-Y might make the experience more, shall we say, appetizing. As it turns out, you can get condoms in almost every flavor imaginable — including bacon. That’s right, the company J&D’s Foods recently launched bacon condoms. With that inspiration, I set out to find the wackiest flavored condoms on the market....

Next to actually buying Christmas presents, the toughest assignment on your holiday to-do list is to hide them. Don’t bother putting them on the floor of your closet. Your kids probably have a remote camera set up there already. No. What you need is some advice on where to stash all those awesome gifts from your super nosy kids. Children have gotten loads better at snooping around (I blame Dora the Explorer), so you need to get infinitely better at hiding things....

Granted, they also don’t fully understand the concept of what is and what is not disgusting. I guess we really can’t fault them for doing something most of us consider to be outrageous, inappropriate, or just downright un-freakin-believable. It seems that nothing is off-limits for little ones, based on these eight beyond repugnant things moms admit to having seen, heard, or caught their toddlers doing. What is the grossest thing your toddler has ever done?...

My children and I both memorize parts of the good ones, and it’s funny how lines from some of them pop into our heads at random times, long after we’ve read them. Some elicit laughs, and some bring tears, but it’s amazing how appropriate they are for everyday lives, no matter how long ago they were written. Here are eight amazing quotes from children’s books that moms and kids love....

Now it turns out that the old belief — that men think about sex all of the time — may not be true. A new study reveals that men actually think about food and sleep proportionately more than they do about sex. This was a surprise to me. Maybe all of those times that I thought my husband was coming on to me, he just wanted me to make him a big bowl of ice cream and then get some shut eye....

Of course, children under 10 are totally welcome to go the easy route, but moms with access to fake blood and eyeliner have so many better options. Not sure where to start? We have some ideas: Embedded content: https://www.youtube.com/embed/cx3Zo5MSfygBeauty and BeastlyIt’s like Two-Face, but Disney-fied — and YouTuber Kat Sketch has the how-to. Her twisted take on a basic Beauty and the Beast costume is as creepy as it is hilarious, which makes it the perfect all-out Halloween costume....

Unfortunately, you can’t always spot an abuser on the first date, or even in the first month. “There’s not any one-size-fits-all rule for how physical violence starts in a relationship, as every relationship is unique,” says Dr. Christine Murray, associate professor and coordinator of the Couple and Family Counseling Track in the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Department of Counseling and Educational Development and cofounder of the See the Triumph campaign....

But more importantly than all that, Taylor Swift has a new favorite red lipstick. Did you hear that, Swifties? Taylor’s old lipstick can’t come to the phone right now, because SHE’S DEAD. But Alle, I hear you wailing and gnashing your teeth. What’s Taylor’s favorite red lipstick now, in the year of our lord 2017? As always, I have all the Swift answers. Let’s take a deep dive into Taylor’s lipstick history, and I shall reveal all of her favorite red lipsticks, from 2009 to today....

A YouTuber who goes by Pretty Pastel Please has claimed that brands pay influencers to share negative reviews of competitor products. Moreover, Pastel also notes that influencers often don’t disclose when their posts and videos are sponsored or not. Let the drama unfold.

Oh, I’m 100 percent serious. Over the weekend, Adrienne attended the Escape to Total Rewards function in New York, and while she was posing for the photogs, oopsie, her dress broke. See, what she was supposed to be wearing was a cream-colored poofy thing, but the cream-colored poofyness, somehow, fell down, leaving her to stand there in nothing but a black sheer dress and a smile. First of all, I really don’t know how Adrienne didn’t realize this was happening in the moment....

Being both a divorcee and the child of divorced parents, I’ve just about seen and heard it all. Here is my letter to divorced parents: Dear Divorced Parents, Please realize that when you get divorced and have children with the person you are separating from, you still have a commitment to deal with your ex-spouse for the well-being of your children until they are grown adults. By ‘grown adult,’ I don’t mean old enough to reliably pass phone messages back and forth between the two of you....

But before you plunk down your money, know this: car seat experts say that unless that liner or cover came with your car seat when you bought it, there’s no guarantee it’s safe. “As a general rule, if the car seat manufacturer did not provide the liner or cover specifically for use with your seat, don’t use it,” says Nathaniel Washatka, Cincinnati Children’s Certified Child Passenger Safety Tech and a Project Specialist at Buckle Up for Life....

I noticed my husband staring at my friend’s breasts. When I confronted him about it, he said I was nuts. But he totally was! How do I get him to stop? I don’t think he knows he is doing it but it makes me feel slimy … I can’t imagine what my friend is thinking! Bless you for thinking that maybe he doesn’t know he’s doing it. It may seem like wishful thinking, and it’s certainly the best thing to assume to keep him from getting defensive, but it may also be true....

While your motives for not inviting your friend have the best of intentions, “To just not invite her without any reason can cause more hurt when you are trying to cause less,” points out Jessica Marventano, etiquette expert at Marvelously Well-Mannered. But rather than just mass-mail her the invitation as you would with all the other guests, try a more personal approach: Pick up the phone and call, or meet her in person....

Whatever it is, it’s the exact vibe I want to give people when they first enter a room. See more details from this nursery below. Can you believe what a difference artwork makes? The cute whale decal from Little Lion Studio adds such character! Great styling is a huge part of what makes this room work. Laura thoughtfully chose toys and vintage containers to complete these shelves. I love the little abacus and the seafoam canisters....

Next decide who will be the dominant and who will be the submissive — but take turns, at least in the beginning since dominating and surrendering are both extreme turn-ons. Though you may find you like doing one more than the other — which is where your good communication comes in. Then you are going to need a safe word so your moment of pleasure doesn’t go too far into What did I do?...

Breastfeeding throughout pregnancy is perfectly safe for everyone involved — you, your baby, and your baby-to-be. But it isn’t always a walk in the park. Sometimes issues arise and you’ve got to be ready to deal with them. Here’s how. Issue #1: My milk supply is going down! “Most moms will notice a decrease in milk production at around 16-22 weeks, though some will notice as early as the first month,” says California-based lactation consultant, Teglene Ryan....

More and more professional shots are circulating of bridesmaids lifting up their dresses and baring their butts for the camera. Don’t believe me? Well, there have been plenty of photos of the bare-bottomed bridesmaids posted for all the world to see … I can’t even! When you think “wedding,” you naturally think “an opportunity for my best friends to flash their booty when we’re taking pictures for posterity.” Wait. NO YOU DON’T....

It’s not surprising she’s a standout in this area. Hendricks is a rare breed among a sea of surgically enhanced celebrity bimbos: Her breasts are not only big, gorgeous, and perfect, they’re real. And now Hendricks and her cleavage are front and center on the cover of Health magazine. That’s the Mad Men actress on the July cover at left, curves, voluptuousness, and all. And does she ever exemplify health … not just in body but attitude....

A very cool nonprofit called The Council on Contemporary Families has a mission to educate us all about how and why today’s families are changing. (Just in case there are people out there who don’t watch Modern Family.) Their researchers combed through data on women who had their first child between 1985 and 1995, then compared it to women who became moms between 1997 and 2010. The results were striking....