Author Archives: Said Outtouboua

These 10 Thrillers Will Give You the <em>Jack Ryan</em> Adrenaline Shot You Crave

When the center of your show’s world is a man referred to as the “concierge of crime,” Jack Ryan-esque strategic mayhem is par for the course. A day before Jack Ryan‘s series finale, NBC bid farewell to The Blacklist, the network’s series about governmental subterfuge and murder. FBI’s most wanted man Raymond Reddington, played with […]

Trust Us, 2023 Is The Year To Give The Thong Bikini A Chance

Mega/Getty Images For some people, swimsuit season is the most anxiety-inducing time of the year. The thought of having to show skin in public settings can be a daunting task. With trends like low-rise jeans and see-through everything, finding ways to flaunt our bodies is taking over all of fashion, including swimsuits. Barely-there thong swimsuits […]

Should You Lift Weights on An Empty Stomach?

During the weightlifting sessions, your muscles demand a high energy supply from macronutrients, especially carbohydrates and protein. A process called Energy Phase. Muscle pump is the result of two processes during the energy phase: 1- Dilation of the blood vessels that enhances oxygen and nutrients delivery to the muscles. On an empty stomach, your body […]

Here's What Went Down With Curie After Shark Tank

Already an established business, Sarah Moret had a lot to lose when she took Curie on “Shark Tank.” The entrepreneur went on the show looking for $300,000 in exchange for a 5% share in her business, which wasn’t yet bringing in a profit, though Moret explained she was looking to make a very impressive $2 […]

Ricky Martin Posts Ripped Shirtless Thirst Trap After Announcing His Divorce

A newly single Ricky Martin is back to livin’ la vida loca. The singer just showed off his lean, ripped physique while relaxing shirtless on a yacht just one week after announcing his split from his husband Jwan Yosef. The couple, who were married for six years, released a shared statement in Spanish on July […]

10 Signs You May Want To Press Pause On Your Dating Life

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Dating is with no doubt can leave you on the highest of highs as well as the lowest of lows. But if it feels like those lows are coming more frequently than the highs, stop what you’re doing. Dating Can be Stressful It goes without saying that not everyone is going to be for everyone, […]

Gatekeeping LGBTQ+ Identities Isn't Just Annoying, It's Harmful

Any historically marginalized or devalued group — women, people of color, the extended gay community — has some percentage of its own members who buy into the narrative that they’re somehow inferior (and then fling that label at others). This internalized oppression is essentially a minority agreeing to an ugly definition from the majority culture that minorities […]

Don't Let These Vaginal Hygiene Myths Disrupt Your Life (Or Your pH)

Gynecologist at Gwinnett OB/GYN Associates Traci Johnson told WebMD, “The vagina has a very delicate pH balance that it deals with on its own and so you want to be hesitant to put anything in the vagina that may wash away the good bacteria and therefore let bad bacteria grow.” In case you didn’t already know, […]

Low-Rise Jeans Are Back And They're Surprisingly Wearable (As Much As We Hate To Admit It)

If you’ve ever donned a pair of low-cut jeans then you probably know that they come with the risk of a dreaded plumber’s butt. Thankfully, with careful styling, the faux pa can be avoided. The best way to ensure you get a little extra coverage on your tummy (or backside) while still embracing the trend is […]