Stress is not all bad. A short, intense stress, like a near miss in traffic, triggers the “fight or flight” response, and in the short term the immune system actually mobilizes. The problem is stress that never switches off. What happens in the body When you face a stressor, the brain activates two systems: Cortisol … Read more
Chest binding helps many transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse people feel more comfortable in their bodies. Not everyone has a purpose-made binder, whether because of cost, privacy or access. Some alternatives are reasonably safe; others can cause serious injury. Never use these Do not bind with elastic or ace bandages, duct tape, packing tape or plastic … Read more
Yes, it is generally fine to sleep with a tampon in if you put in a fresh one right before bed and change it as soon as you wake up, within 8 hours. The US Food and Drug Administration advises changing tampons every 4 to 8 hours and never leaving one in longer than 8 … Read more
