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Bras for Large Busts That Offer All-Day Comfort and Support Every shape and every budget included

 The good news? Comfortable, flattering, and just plain pretty bras for large busts bras do exist. In fact, more brands are embracing every body, so there have never been better options available for fuller figures than there are today. For some useful tips on how to find the perfect-fitting bra, we tapped Holly Wilson, Soma’s VP of design, for her expert advice. “A good-quality bra will fit comfortably from the minute you put it on, provide all-day support, and hold its appearance over many wears and washings,” The most important element of support in a bra comes from the fit and comfort of the band and cups,” Wilson further explains. “When the cups fit your shape and support appropriately, there is no digging, gapping, or sagging. The right band fit is essential, as it provides the most important support feature, and can determine how much support your bust gets from the bra.” Once your bra arrives, try it on and keep an eye on the following fit notes: “If your bra fits on the middle

EMDR Therapy Helped Me Recover from Sexual Assault A writer set aside her skepticism about this healing eye-movement practice and never looked back.

 Relax your eyes and let them follow the tip of my finger.” I tried not to feel self-conscious as I focused on the therapist’s finger as it swayed slowly back and forth in front of my face. In a snug little office in a London townhouse, she’d repositioned the armchairs so that we were close together, facing each other. A lamp glowed on her desk, and outside the window, late summer rain fell on the green leaves of a London plane tree. It was 2019, and I’d never heard of EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy) before. I’d dabbled with talk therapy at various junctures in my life but had never really found someone I connected with. This one was new to me, and I’d been skeptical when she first suggested it as a treatment for my post-traumatic stress disorder. “That sounds a little woo-woo,” I told her when she described the process, which would entail recalling a traumatic memory—in my case, a recent sexual assault—while my eyes tracked her finger. This “bilateral move

Birthday Gifts for Your Sister—No Matter What Age She’ll Be

 Be sure to keep in mind your sister's personality, style, hobbies, and stage of life. Is she a new mom in need of some quiet moments to pamper herself? Does she love health, wellness, beauty, travel, fashion, or cooking? There are plenty of options if you're doing some last-minute shopping, too. And don't forget about those milestone birthdays—hello, 21, 30, 50 etc.—she deserves some extra TLC during those big celebrations, so consider rounding up a few products to create the ultimate b-day bundle, if you can! Whether you're looking to splurge or stay on budget, you'll find something perfect among these 26 gifts that range in price. Ahead, you'll find something for every type of woman, including a bunch of Oprah's Favorite Things. Some days I need to do full glam—other days, a one-and-done stick like this can be a lifesaver," Oprah said when picking this item for her Favorite Things 2023 List. "Creamy matte colors that are easy to blend on cheeks

Here's how to live like a king in 2024, whatever that means to you

 Analyze your money psychology Before we start tackling our bank balances, Sethi says we need to examine and try to shift our deeply entrenched views about money, many of which took root in childhood. Maybe you feel bad about spending extravagantly, or maybe you worry so much about not having enough that you rarely treat yourself. But money shouldn’t be a source of overwhelming guilt. MOST OF US THINK ABOUT MONEY ONLY IN TERMS OF RESTRICTION, GUILT, AND FEELING OVERWHELMED. The biggest money script that holds people back is feeling that they have no control over it, says Sethi, who helps his clients realize that “money is not something that happens to me. I can take control. I can make a debt payoff plan. I can invest.” Another common thing he sees is people feeling clueless. “Money involves a few new terms, but it’s just like learning to drive—you’re learning some new terms and skills. It’s not that complicated, and anyone can become very good at it.” The first step could be as simple

Sex therapist, author, and podcast host Emily Morse is on a mission to liberate the conversation around sex and pleasure—and one of the surest ways to do that is to bust commonly believed myths. After all, misinformation can be a serious intimacy roadblock. Recently, the sexologist sat down with Oprah Daily to review some of the most common myths she sees holding people back in the bedroom. Watch the video above or check out what she has to say about some of those myths below.

 Myth: Masturbating or using toys is a betrayal of my partner. “People are jealous of their partners’ toys all the time. But listen: Toys can’t cuddle. They can’t take you to the farmers’ market on a Sunday. I’ve never seen anyone leave their partner for a sex toy, so let’s just let that one go—and maybe use a sex toy with your partner. Fun for everybody!" Myth: Sex is pleasurable only if there’s an orgasm. “This is so not true. Good sex has to do with connection, touch, and intimacy. Pleasure is less about one specific destination; pleasure is about the whole entire journey. The couples who have healthy, honest conversations about their sex life report greater relationship satisfaction and sexual satisfaction. In other words: The more you talk about it, the better sex you’re going to have.” Myth: Everyone wants the same thing in bed. “A lot of the challenges we have from sex is that we don’t really know what gets us in the mood, and then we feel bad that we’re not in the mood. Le

Unique Gifts for Women Who Seem to Have Everything She won’t be expecting these thoughtful picks.

 Whether you're shopping for your wife, girlfriend, mother, sister, best friend, grandmother, or third cousin, we’ve got something in store for her. From a fully assembled cheese and charcuterie board to a compact steamer, and even a make-your-own hot sauce kit, these are the presents you wouldn’t initially think to gift your favorite lady. Think of these ideas as hidden gems that break the mold of traditional gift-giving. So what are you waiting for? There’s no time like the present to shop for one. Keep reading to check out the 45 best gifts for women for all the occasions to come. Is she someone who works hard and is forever busy with her hands? Treat her to this oh-so-relaxing hand massager that's petite and portable. With finger kneading, air compression, palm heating, and wrist pressing, it's a completely unnecessary (but necessary) indulgence she'll absolutely love. Gals on the go need gear that can keep up with their busy lifestyle, and this bottle holder-meets-

"Hello, Moto" is a short story about three best friends, each in possession of a magical wig. While the wearers planned to use their powers for good, the tone of the story takes a sudden and abrupt shift when the wigs possess them.

 This is a tale you will only hear once. Then it will be gone in a flash of green light. Maybe all will be well after that. Maybe the story has a happy ending. Maybe there is nothing but darkness when the story ends. We were three women. Three friends. We had goals, hopes and dreams. We had careers. Two of us had boyfriends. We owned houses. We all had love. Then I made these… wigs. I gave them to my two friends. The three of us put them on. The wigs were supposed to make things better. But something went wrong. Like the nation we were trying to improve, we became backward. Instead of giving, we took. Walk with me. This is the story of How the Smart Woman Tried to Right Her Great Wrong. Dawn With the wig finally off, Coco and Philo felt more distant to me. Thank God. Even so, because it was sitting beside me, I could still see them. Clearly. In my head. Don’t ever mix juju with technology. There is witchcraft in science and a science to witchcraft. Both will conspire against you eventu

Best Scary Short Stories to Tell in the Dark For when you need a quick burst of the Halloween spirit.

 La Llorona is a fixture of Mexican folklore. In this story, Silvia Moren0-Garcia—author of the horror novel Mexican Gothic—puts a modern twist on the age-old tale, by casting a homeless woman as the legendary La Llorona. Adapted into a podcast in 2020, "The Left Right Game's" first incarnation was as a post on "No Sleep" subreddit, where users submit fictional stories often framed as urban legends. "The Left Right Game" quickly garnered a reputation as one of most elaborate, unexpected, and downright terrifying entries ever. It's about a supposedly harmless game, which can be played on any old suburban road. If you're looking for a small story that packs a big scare, check out this imaginative riff of a fixture of the modern age: the cellphone. A girl buys a smartphone that happens to have pictures that foretell her own doom. Joe Hill comes from horror pedigree: His father is the Stephen King. With this short story (and all of his novels), Hil

story of the walrus and an English treasure at risk of being sent to the US V&A trying to raise £2m to keep medieval ivory artwork in the UK

 New research is shedding fresh light on one of Britain’s most important yet least well-known works of art. An ultra-rare medieval English ivory sculpture is in danger of being exported to the US – and London’s Victoria and Albert Museum is now appealing to the public for £2m to keep the 830-year-old masterpiece in the UK. The museum believes that the Deposition of Christ (or Deposition from the Cross) was originally part of a much larger ivory artwork, and is therefore appealing to the public not only for funds to help keep it in the UK, but also for information about where other fragments of the original priceless masterpiece might be. Made of walrus tusk ivory, the original artwork would almost certainly have consisted of around seven scenes from Christ’s final days: including the Last Supper, Judas betraying him in the Garden of Gethsemane, the crucifixion, the removal of Christ from the Cross (the deposition), the entombment and the resurrection. Other fragments may well survive,

The American author is back with a new anthology that highlights the struggle against algorithmic ‘mind control’

 In the stillness of the night, a voice intrudes upon her thoughts. It tells her how she must behave to win over Randy. Who is Randy, she wonders. She doesn’t know, so she gets out of bed, dons her nightgown, descends to the kitchen, and powers up her computer. This is how author George Saunders, winner of the Booker and PEN/Malamud awards who grew up in Chicago, weaves his tales. He creates characters for the thrilling world he wants to inhabit. His stories are like untamed creatures, leading readers on a journey of self-discovery. “I love the idea of them being like little wild animals, you know? Isn’t that what they should be?” he asks. The man who some consider the greatest living American short-story writer is somewhere in Los Angeles, smiling in front of a computer. It’s morning for him when he answers my video call, and it looks like he’s wearing a comfy sheepskin jacket. Saunders says he’s still getting used to L.A., which seems futuristic to him. “So, for the first time, we’re

KABUL: Herbert Fritz, an 84-year-old Austrian far-right activist who was detained in Afghanistan last May, has been released by the Taliban.

 The Austrian government confirmed Fritz's safe arrival in Doha, Qatar, with the help of the Qatari government. Fritz had been arrested for ignoring Austria's travel advisory against visiting Afghanistan, which had fallen back under Taliban control in 2021. Fritz expressed a desire to return to Afghanistan, calling his detention "bad luck." He also mentioned encountering both friendly and foolish individuals during his captivity. Prior to his arrest, Fritz had garnered attention for his positive reports on living conditions in Afghanistan. He even published an article titled "Vacations with the Taliban," which contributed to arguments that the country was safe for refugees to return to. The Taliban accused Fritz of spying, and his case gained traction among Austrian neo-Nazis through Telegram channels. Since May, Austria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs had been actively working on securing Fritz's release and expressed gratitude to Qatar and the Europe

First Private U.S. Moon Landing As ‘Odie’ Touches Down At Moon’s South Pole

 Houston-based Intuitive Machines has become the first private U.S. company to land on the lunar surface after its Nova-C lander called Odysseus touched down at a crater close to the moon’s south pole. Intuitive Machines joins a select group of five government agencies—from the U.S., Soviet Union, China, India and Japan—to successfully land on the moon. The historic landing—the first American spacecraft to land since Apollo 17 in 1972—took place at 5:23 p.m. CST/6:23 p.m. EST on Thursday. It ended a period of 51 years, 2 months and 8 days with no American moon landings. The spacecraft’s powered descent began 12 minutes before it landed. “Odie” is carrying 12 payloads, some belonging to NASA. Earlier in the day Intuitive Machines adjusted the landing time of its 1M-1 mission, moving it up by 19 minutes, based on the lunar orbit the spacecraft ended up in. It was then delayed, leading to a two hour “problem solving” orbit, which was followed by a communications problem upon landing that

businessman still interested in Inter Milan despite Singapore troubles

 Finnish businessman Thomas Zilliacus said on Thursday he remained interested in bidding for Italian soccer club Inter Milan despite a warrant for his arrest issued by police in Singapore that he described as "incomprehensible". Singapore police on Wednesday issued arrest warrants for Zilliacus, a former CEO of Singaporean e-commerce firm Yuuzoo (YUUZ.SI), opens new tab, and four other former Yuuzoo executives over alleged "misleading statements in the company's financial reports". The police alleged that financial reports released by YuuZoo in 2015 and 2016 overstated the company's revenue by $4.6 million to $18.8 million. Zilliacus told Reuters he had been cooperating with police in Singapore since investigations started in 2018, and described the arrest warrant as "incomprehensible". "We sold technology and got shares in return for it, not money," he said, adding the investigation was about how the share value should have been calculat

On February 24th, 2024, the Full Moon will be in Virgo, opposite the Sun in Pisces. Let's find out the impact of the Full Moon in Virgo on your zodiac sign.

 The Moon symbolizes your inner desires and motivations. During this time, it opposes Mercury, which represents communication, and Saturn, which represents limitations or restrictions. Pisces, being the last sign of the zodiac, is associated with ancient wisdom passed down through generations your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. With the Full Moon aligning closely with Lilith, known for her rebellious nature, you're being encouraged to explore unconventional or taboo aspects of yourself or your life. It's a time to embrace the unknown and challenge societal norms. Aries: It's important to realize that you don't have to be perfect all the time. Making space for yourself to embrace imperfection can actually highlight your skills and talents. Instead of trying to please everyone else, focus on gaining wisdom from your own experiences. It can be exhausting to constantly feel like you're being judged or guided by others' expectations. Try to shift your fo

Super Healthy Foods

 –6: Fruits and berries Fruits and berries are popular health foods. They are sweet, nutritious, and easy to incorporate into your diet because they require little to no preparation. 1. Apples Apples contain fiber, vitamin C, and numerous antioxidants. They are very filling and make the perfect snack if you’re hungry between meals. 2. Avocados Avocados are different from most other fruits because they contain lots of healthy fat. They are not only creamy and tasty but also high in fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Swap mayonnaise for avocado as a salad dressing, or spread it on toast for breakfast. 3. Bananas Bananas are a good source of potassium. They’re also high in vitamin B6 and fiber and are convenient and portable. 4. Blueberries Blueberries are both delicious and high in antioxidants. 5. Oranges Oranges are well known for their vitamin C content. What’s more, they’re high in fiber and antioxidants. 6. Strawberries Strawberries are highly nutritious and low in both carbs and calo