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Cosmopolitan
a day ago
- Health
- Cosmopolitan
Wait, is your body rejecting your relationship?
Pop culture likes to romanticise steamy, flawed connections to the point where passionate yet toxic dynamics have come to seem normal to impressionable audiences (see: Babygirl or Fifty Shades of Grey). This kind of desensitisation can bleed over into real life, making it harder to realise when a relationship has gone sour. Luckily, we all have something in our corner capable of signalling when it's truly time to move on: if only we knew how to listen. You've probably questioned some of these signals before with friends over dinner, or maybe you saw them in a viral January 2025 Thread asking the question: 'Girlies, how did you know your body was rejecting your ex?' About 2,000 people flocked to the comment section to share a range of physical and mental health symptoms they experienced in problematic relationships, including nausea, yeast infections, chronic UTIs, bacterial vaginosis, weight fluctuations, pain during sex, depression, anxiety, and more. Of course, all these issues could be attributed to more than just bad relationships, but let's be clear: this is also 100 per cent a real thing your body does. 'Toxic relationships can lead to toxic bodies,' says psychologist Candice Nicole Hargons, PhD, an associate professor at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. Your body is constantly responding to your environment, including your relationships, adds licensed marriage and family therapist Cheryl Groskopf. 'When you're in one that feels unsafe, inconsistent, or emotionally draining, your nervous system reacts.' This is exactly what happened to Stephanie* when she experienced her first migraine nearly one year into dating her former boyfriend. The headaches were nonstop and resistant to every remedy she tried, from prescription painkillers to holistic approaches like acupuncture, reflexology, and deep-tissue massages. 'I met with every specialist under the moon,' she says. Clarity finally came during therapy, a safe space where she would regularly vent about her boyfriend. 'I was in agony and my therapist wondered if my body was rebelling against him,' she remembers. Once Stephanie became single, her migraines let up. The tricky thing is that doctors can brush off these symptoms or attribute them to something else - almost anything, really, because such physical and emotional signs could be explained by many other conditions, says Groskopf. A lot of times, physicians chalk them up to 'just stress,' and while they're not wrong, the source of that stress is important, too. 'When a relationship triggers nonstop stress, your nervous system is always over-activated,' says Groskopf. 'Your body perceives the relationship as a threat, even if you don't consciously think of it that way. If symptoms improve when you're alone, around supportive people, or after time away from your partner, that's a strong indicator that your relationship is the cause.' The problems in your relationship don't have to be extreme or abusive for this to be the case. Stephanie says her relationship 'sucked' but not in the way people typically think. 'He wasn't showing up for me emotionally and we just didn't gel. The headaches were how my body was letting me know he wasn't as good as it gets.' Six months after separating from her now ex-husband, Allison* says she finally 'looked like me again.' While married, she dealt with a lot of abandonment, emotional stonewalling, and cold-shouldering that stemmed from her ex's gambling problem. 'My unhappiness literally showed on my face,' she says. She was constantly puffy and acne-prone, and her skin was irritated. She hadn't gained weight, changed anything in her diet, or started a new medication—there was no explanation for it... until the marriage was over. Experiencing symptoms like this doesn't mean you have to end things immediately, says Groskopf. Sometimes, the symptoms can go away after a couple addresses their concerns. Other times, performing micro-experiments, like taking some space before going through with a full-fledged breakup, may give you better insight as well. It can be easy to lose yourself in any kind of relationship, but the most important thing you can do first and foremost is get to know and prioritise yourself. Listen to your body—it's sending you these signals, ultimately, as a way to try and keep you safe. Many experts suggest developing some sort of mindfulness practice, like breathwork or regular therapy, before you're in a relationship so that you can be more in tune with your body's 'normal.' This can help you identify when someone in your life throws it off. 'Check in with your emotions before your body has to scream for your attention,' says Groskopf. That can be easier said than done, so logging symptoms and feelings in a journal or in your Notes app is a practical and helpful way to track patterns. It will be a good reference for you and your health care providers, too. Paying attention to when symptoms strike is also key intel. You'll be able to establish your baseline and know what your body does and feels like when it's neutral, excited, or experiencing negative changes—so you can work toward a goal of overall well-being, including the romantic kind. As Hargons says: 'When your relationship is a healthy, happy one, you have better health overall.' Gabrielle Kassel (she/her) is a sex and wellness journalist who writes at the intersection of queerness, sexual health, and pleasure. In addition to Women's Health, her work has appeared in publications such as Shape, Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, Health, Self, Men's Health, Greatist, and more! In her free time, Gabrielle can be found coaching CrossFit, reviewing pleasure products, hiking with her border collie, or recording episodes of the podcast she co-hosts called
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stevie and Lindsey's ‘Buckingham Nicks' Gets Reissue After Decades Out of Print
It's been a wild week of cryptic lyrics, mysterious billboards, and Mick Fleetwood reminiscing to 'Frozen Love' on his headphones. But the wait is over: Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks will finally reissue their 1973 album, Buckingham Nicks, on Sept. 19. The first and only album from the longtime Fleetwood Mac bandmates/exes has been out of print for decades and never reissued, until now. It's been sourced from the original analog tapes and pressed in a variety of colors on vinyl. You can hear the remastered opening track, 'Crying in the Night,' here. More from Rolling Stone Cryptic Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham Billboard Teases Upcoming Project 'Fleetwood Mac' Turns 50. Mick Fleetwood Reminisced About Stevie and Lindsey Joining the Band Stevie Nicks Adds More Shows to 'Live in Concert' Tour Released on Sept. 5, 1973, the original Buckingham Nicks was recorded at Sound City in Los Angeles. When the album flopped, they were dropped by Polydor. Nicks began working at a Beverly Hills restaurant called Clementine's, until Buckingham Nicks producer Keith Olsen played the album for Mick Fleetwood — and the rest is history. '[We] knew what we had as a duo, two songwriters that sang really well together. And it was a very natural thing, from the beginning,' Nicks tells Rolling Stone contributor David Fricke in the liner notes. 'It stands up in a way you hope it would, by these two kids who were pretty young to be doing that work,' Buckingham added. Buckingham Nicks (Rhino High Fidelity) is limited to 5,000 copies, with a special edition of 2,000 copies that includes a replica of two 7-inch singles: 'Crying in the Night' b/w 'Stephanie' and 'Don't Let Me Down Again' b/w 'Races Are Run.' In addition, the album will be available digitally and on CD, as well as on vinyl from select retailers. In December 2012, Buckingham and Nicks spoke to Rolling Stone about the album and the possibility of a tour behind it, which fans have spent years hoping for. The interviews were conducted separately over the phone, about a week apart, with Nicks revealing that they'd recently recorded an outtake from the 1973 album that got 'brushed under the carpet' all those years ago. 'Next year is the 40th anniversary of Buckingham Nicks, and we're hoping next year to get the record out,' she said at the time. 'People have been waiting forever. Fleetwood Mac is totally good with us doing that. They know.' She also spoke about the possibility of a tour featuring the musicians who played on the record, including her longtime guitarist Waddy Wachtel and drummer Jim Keltner. 'We would actually go onstage and do the complete Buckingham Nicks album … It would be trippy for Lindsey and I to revisit those songs,' she said. Buckingham agreed, though he pointed out that any shows would have to wait until their next world tour with Fleetwood Mac concluded; he felt that it was 'logistically impossible' to do it between tour legs. 'Stevie, if you're serious about touring behind Buckingham Nicks, let's wait,' he said. 'I've been saying to Stevie for years that we should revisit Buckingham Nicks. I know there's a market for it … I think something elevated happens with the two of us and there's an interest in that … It's a bit of an intangible. But I've been saying that for years. To me, if you're going to do it, do it properly.' Will now be that time? One can dream. LP Track ListSide One1. 'Crying in the Night'2. 'Stephanie'3. 'Without a Leg to Stand On'4. 'Crystal'5. 'Long Distance Winner' Side Two1. 'Don't Let Me Down Again'2. 'Django'3. 'Races Are Run'4. 'Lola (My Love)'5. 'Frozen Love' SinglesA. 'Crying in the Night' (Single Version)B. 'Stephanie' (Single Version) A. 'Don't Let Me Down Again' (Single Version)B. 'Races Are Run' (Single Version) Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked Solve the daily Crossword
ABC News
6 days ago
- Health
- ABC News
Parents are warning others to think about getting their kids vaccinated for the flu.
Stephanie and Ian Campbell were "naive" about the impacts of Influenza B until their daughter was fighting for her life. They have a message to those who haven't got their kids vaccinated.
Scoop
7 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Million Tree Milestone Seeds New Nature Initiative
The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) is celebrating the planting of one million native plants and trees as it launches a nationwide initiative to boost nature regeneration. Over the past decade, Aotearoa New Zealand's largest sustainable business organisation has supported more than 70 community-led nature projects. Together, those projects have planted more than a million native plants and trees. 'We're thrilled to hit this important milestone. It represents a massive amount of work by thousands of people, many who have volunteered their time, to help regenerate nature in Aotearoa New Zealand,' says Stephanie Vercoe, SBN's Regenerate Nature Team Lead. 'We started our Million Metres Streams project 10 years ago. The aim was to plant a million metres of New Zealand waterways with native plants and trees. Since the trees are planted on average a metre apart, we're celebrating achieving our original goal.' One of the groups that has benefitted from SBN's help is WAI Wānaka. The non-profit community organisation is accelerating local action for freshwater and healthy ecosystems across the Upper Clutha River region. 'Since partnering with SBN in 2017, the funds we've received have helped us secure vital resources for both our rural and urban communities,' says WAI Wānaka CEO Cat Dillon. 'This money has gone towards native planting initiatives that help to restore biodiversity and improve the health of our freshwater." Stephanie says business support is vital to halt and reverse the biodiversity crisis. 'That's why we're launching our Connect for Nature initiative – to make it even easier for businesses to get involved in meaningful nature regeneration.' Aotearoa New Zealand has one of the highest proportions of threatened indigenous species in the world. According to the Department of Conservation more than 4,000 native species are either threatened or at risk of extinction. Connect for Nature directly addresses this crisis by linking businesses wanting to support nature projects with trusted community groups already doing the mahi (work) on the ground. 'Businesses have a wealth of resources they can offer – from staff time and expertise to materials, equipment and logistical support. These contributions help community groups and iwi-led initiatives stretch their capacity and achieve greater impact on the ground. The main focus is on making it easy for businesses to get hands-on with nature regeneration through staff volunteering.' Volunteer activities include native planting, habitat restoration, litter cleanups, pest control, site maintenance and learning-focused workshops. Businesses can also help with resources including equipment, access to land, knowledge, finance, communication capabilities, connections or opportunities for skill development. 'By getting more businesses involved, we can really increase the impact of community and iwi-led projects around the country,' says Stephanie. 'Through our programme, businesses get to support biodiversity and ecosystem health. They also build deeper relationships with communities, enhance staff engagement and demonstrate meaningful action on sustainability. The Connect for Nature launch coincides with preparations for SBN's second Nature & Business Symposium on 6 August, focused on helping businesses take practical action for nature. Notes: The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) is Aotearoa New Zealand's largest sustainable business organisation, representing a diverse cross-section of the business and sustainability communities. We're at the forefront of change, driven by a vision of a world where people and nature prosper. We provide the tools, knowledge and connections needed to accelerate the shift to a sustainable future. Download before and after photos of Wai Wānaka's Penrith wetlands regeneration project.
Daily Mirror
23-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Mum sparks backlash after claiming she has to reserve eight sunbeds before day out
Stephanie shared her routine of laying down towels on six sun loungers by the pool at 7am while on holiday in Spain, which was met with a fierce backlash from other holidaymakers A mum‑of‑six faced backlash after she filmed herself reserving sunbeds for her whole family by the pool at dawn while on holiday in Spain, only to leave the hotel for the day. Stephanie, a mum who shares TikTok videos documenting her life with five boys and one girl, recently took a trip to Fuerteventura in Las Palmas, on the Canary Islands. She showed her morning routine: laying towels on sunbeds before enjoying breakfast and popping out to the shops, all before even thinking about returning to the pool. In the video, Stephanie explained that she hadn't yet had her annual leave approved, and suggested that her daughter had been taken out of school during term time. Wading into a contentious issue that can spark arguments even among the most mild‑mannered holidaymakers, she described how she wakes up, reserves the sunbeds, and then heads out. 'We have come as a big family, so we have to be there early,' the mum said. She then showcased her breakfast choices: scrambled eggs, frittata, toast, and the British classic—baked beans. After Stephanie and her family finished their meal, they went shopping before returning to reclaim their reserved sun loungers. While Stephanie and her family enjoyed their day out before some restful time by the pool, the TikTok clip divided viewers. More than 580 comments were left beneath the video, with many criticising the lounger‑hoarding tactics. One person exclaimed: 'I can't believe you claim the sunbeds and then leave.' Another added: 'Why claim sun beds if you're going out for the day?' A third suggested that 'all hotels should remove towels from sunbeds unoccupied for more than 30 minutes, so others can use them.' 'All hotels should do the same thing,' they advised. ''After 30 mins of not [being] on sun lounger, towels are removed and other people get them." Arguably, Stephanie is a victim of a system that pushes everybody to reserve a sunbed. German etiquette expert Birte Steinkamp recently told the Majorca Daily Bulletin how one sunbed-warrior's actions led others to doing the same. 'It's poor etiquette. Beach loungers should only be used when you're ready to occupy them immediately," she said. She added that 'brief absences for swimming or getting a drink is acceptable, but early‑morning towel placement is absolutely inconsiderate and completely unacceptable. If nobody blocked loungers with towels in the morning, everyone would have access to one. After all, we're all seeking the same thing: a peaceful holiday.' Spain has repeatedly seen holidaymakers scrapping over sunbeds. Footage published by Majorca Daily Bulletin highlighted how Cala Agulla beach—near Cala Rajada, Majorca—was practically deserted early yesterday morning (July 21), apart from stray towels claiming spots along the coastline. A recent Yougov poll found that people from certain parts of the UK are much more likely to enter the sunbed wars than others. The West Midlands topps the list, closely followed by people living in England's North West and North East, Wales and Northern Ireland. The results come from a survey of more than 2,500 UK adults, who were asked whether they would get up early to reserve a spot by the pool.
