Author: Rodei My

Our bodies are a complex collection of numerous biological cycles and systems that can often be difficult to fully understand. The body’s set of defense mechanisms constitute one such system. They protect us from harm 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from a whole number of things that could potentially harm us. Here are nine fascinating things your body does which you may not have even realized were ranked among those defense mechanisms. Yawning The main purpose of yawning is to cool down the brain after it’s been overheated or overloaded. Sneezing Usually, we sneeze when our nasal…

If your girlfriend turns away when you try to kiss her, it can feel confusing or even hurtful. You might wonder if you’re doing something wrong, if your kissing technique is off, or if there’s a deeper issue in the relationship. While it’s natural to feel unsettled, avoiding kisses doesn’t always mean rejection. In many cases, the reasons are practical, emotional, or situational—and often can be resolved with patience, care, and honest communication. Here are ten common reasons why she may avoid kissing and what you can do about it. 1. One of You Has Chapped Lips Dry, cracked lips…

When Julia nearly d.ies during childbirth, she expects her husband to be her rock during recovery. Instead, he becomes distant and starts disappearing every night after seeing their newborn daughter’s face. What could possibly drive a new father to abandon his family when they need him most? I almost died bringing my daughter into this world, and I thought that would be the scariest part of becoming a mother. I was wrong. The labor lasted 18 grueling hours. Everything that could go wrong did go wrong. My blood pressure spiked, then crashed. The steady beeping of monitors became frantic alarms,…

Waking up in the morning and noticing that your urine looks unusually foamy can be surprising—and sometimes concerning. While many people might dismiss it as harmless, persistent foamy urine can be a subtle signal from your body that something isn’t quite right. In some cases, it’s simply a result of the speed or pressure of urination. In others, however, it may indicate a more serious health condition that requires medical attention. This article explores the possible causes of foamy urine, the symptoms that should raise concern, and the three most important health conditions linked to this symptom. When Should You…

My name is Chelsea. I’m a 36-year-old housewife and mother of two. My 16-year-old daughter, Mila, is from my first marriage. Her dad wanted to leave her $50k before he passed away from a short illness. He gave me the sum and told me his last wish was that I spend it on Mila’s education and care. I promised him that I will take good care of her and manage the money well. Once she turns 18, I will give her what’s left of it. I also have another daughter, who is 9, with my current husband. We want our…

I thought my wedding day would be nothing but love, laughter, and joyful tears. Instead, someone from my past barged in and turned the aisle into a battleground. I’m 25 years old, got married two months ago, and honestly thought I’d already endured every kind of family drama imaginable. Divorce, custody battles, courtroom shouting matches—you name it, I’d seen it all. Naturally, I assumed nothing could shake me on my wedding day. But I was wrong. So, so wrong. Because just as my stepdad—the man who raised me, who taught me how to ride a bike, and who showed me…

Seborrheic dermatitis is one of those skin conditions that sounds complicated, but chances are you’ve either experienced it yourself or know someone who has. It’s very common, it can be frustrating, and it often shows up in the most visible places — like your scalp and face. The good news? While it’s chronic and may come and go throughout life, there are effective ways to manage it and keep symptoms under control. What Is Seborrheic Dermatitis? Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects areas of the body rich in sebaceous (oil-producing) glands. Think of the scalp,…

I’m pregnant by a man who, I later discovered, isn’t just married — he’s also the father of two children. Early on, by our second date, he told me he loved me and claimed he was ready to leave his wife of 15 years. His confidence and vivid promises of a future together made it easy to believe him. He made it sound like we’d raise our baby side by side. But last night, everything unraveled with one phone call — from his wife. Her voice was calm, but the weight of her words was undeniable. She said she had…

The biker who raised me wasn’t my father. He wasn’t even related to me. He was a scruffy mechanic who found me sleeping in the dumpster behind his motorcycle shop when I was fourteen. They called him El Güero Mike—a man almost two meters tall, with a beard that reached his chest and arms covered in faded military tattoos. He could have easily called the police when he caught a runaway kid stealing the crusts of his discarded sandwich. But that’s not what he did. At five in the morning, he opened the shop door, saw me huddled in black…

It’s been 5 years since my husband passed away, and I’ve been raising our child on my own. Life as a single mom hasn’t been easy, but we’ve managed. Here’s the shocking part: a few weeks ago, a woman came to my door with a kid and said, “This is your late husband’s child. I want half of his estate.” At first, I thought it was some kind of scam. My husband has been gone for years. But then she pulled out a DNA test and started making demands. I told her straight up, “Half of nothing is still nothing.”…