Tag: aging
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Embracing Your Mid-30s: Where Being Uncool is the New Black
Get Pregnant Fast As I approach my 35th birthday, I’m excited to share my wish list that perfectly encapsulates the beauty of being uncool in your mid-30s. This collection of desires is as relatable as it is humorous, reflecting the joy of embracing life’s quirks at this age. Here’s what I’ve asked my partner and…
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Navigating Life at 40: A Letter to My Younger Self
Get Pregnant Fast My mother stepped into motherhood at the tender age of 21, and I followed suit, becoming a mom at the same age. She was a grandmother by 42, a time when she seemed ancient—so very ancient. Now that I’ve crossed into my 40s, a decade I once thought was “old,” I find…
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I Miss the Catcalls
Get Pregnant Fast I can sense the heated responses from the passionate feminists reading this (and, yes, I consider myself one of them). I can almost hear the frustrated groans and comments about how I must be affected by this misogynistic society. Let me clarify: I’m not condoning catcalling in any way. I’m simply saying…
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Cameron Diaz Encourages Embracing Aging with a Makeup-Free Selfie
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where the fear of aging has reached new heights, actress Cameron Diaz recently shared a stunning makeup-free selfie that serves as a powerful reminder to embrace our aging faces. At 43, Diaz has become a voice of reason amidst a culture obsessed with youthfulness, encouraging a healthier perspective on…
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Dear Madonna: It’s Not Us—It’s You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Madonna, As a long-time fan, I feel compelled to share my thoughts with you. Over the years, you’ve been a source of inspiration and empowerment for so many of us. I’ve been following your journey for 30 years, and I’ve seen how fiercely you’ve fought against ageism. Your recent comments while…
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32 Myths 40-Somethings Often Believe
Get Pregnant Fast As we transition into our 40s, it’s easy to fall into a few comforting myths that help us navigate this new chapter. Here are 32 common misconceptions many of us tell ourselves. Turtlenecks are always in fashion. Nobody really uses platforms like TikTok or Snapchat. I’m not hungover; I must have caught…
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A Milestone Age: Reflecting on Loss and Growth
Get Pregnant Fast In just a few days, I will celebrate my 46th birthday—the very age my mother was when she passed away from premenopausal breast cancer. At that time, I was just 19, the oldest of her two kids and her only daughter. The years since her death have been a whirlwind of life’s…
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Who Took My Metabolism? And 15 Other Reflections at 39
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 26, 2015 Originally Published: June 7, 2015 I’ve officially hit 39, and on my birthday, I made it a point to announce to everyone that I am totally ready to take on 40. In fact, I might have even thrown up some gang signs and shouted, “I’m going to crush…
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Unlocking the Secrets to Eternal Youth: Goop’s Take on Ageless Living
Get Pregnant Fast I recently stumbled upon an article on Goop that had me chuckling. You might wonder why I was browsing there in the first place. After all, I don’t have the budget for a pair of $400 alpaca wool socks that claim to be crafted from fibers harvested at the moment of birth.…