If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Within recent years, Holly Madison has been open about everything in her life, from her past in the Playboy mansion to her latest diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). During a recent appearance on the Talking to Death podcast, the Down the Rabbit Hole author explained how she was diagnosed, and how it affects her daily life (specifically with shek

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt like you’re falling short of the perfect parent standard set by society, social media, your own parents, or that well-meaning PTA mom who seems to have it all together. Now, take that hand and give yourself a high-five because, spoiler alert, perfect parents don’t exist. Parenthood is messy, unpredictable, and downright chaotic at times, especially around the hectic rush of the holidays — and that’s perfectly OK. Picture this: You’ve just cleaned the shek

This content was created in collaboration with Versalie, a one-stop-shop for your menopause needs — offering personalized menopause information, curated products, and access to telehealth. Turns out, hot flashes and night sweats are not the only uncomfortable symptoms that many midlife women experience. Vaginal dryness, a name that says it all, may be the least discussed menopausal symptom. While it can occur during perimenopause, the years-long lead up to menopause, it’s most common in postmenopausal women, says urologist, pelvic surgeon, shek

Flaxseed has been linked to reduced breast cancer risk for years, according to studies. Now, new research in Microbiology Spectrum has found that this important connection may have something to do with your gut. First, some background. Flaxseed contains lignans, which are “fiber-associated compounds” found in plants and common foods like grains, nuts, seeds, vegetables, coffee, and tea, per research. They’re most highly concentrated in flaxseed. In the study, which involved young female mice, scientists found that these lignans impacted shek

It’s no secret that consuming alcohol isn’t good for you. For one thing, it’s addictive: In 2021, some 28.6 million U.S. adults had an alcohol use disorder. Excessive drinking is associated with a host of long- and short-term health concerns, including brain damage, sleep impairment, and an increased risk of developing cancer. Even moderate drinking carries some risks. The CDC estimates that one in six U.S. adults binge drinks regularly. Although men are more likely to drink excessively, women tend shek