Health
I Consulted Some Experts to Find Out Whether I'm a Weekend Warrior or a Problem Drinker
A "drinking problem" can be a little hard to pin down, medically speaking.
HEALTH Have a New Song Which You Can Only Access if You Donate to REIFY'S Kickstarter
If none of this makes sense, don't worry, we'll explain.
How I Broke Up with Booze in One of the Drunkest Regions of Canada
Waking up beside a stranger with no memory of why I was naked, losing wallets and friends on the regular. Blacking out at a prof's house. None of this struck me as a big deal at the time.
In the Race to Regulate E-Cigarettes, Smokers May Be Forgotten
While there are serious, unanswered questions about the health risks of e-cigarettes, critics warn that overly strict regulations may discourage cigarette smokers from making the switch from the more dangerous product.
Apparently Everyone Has to Stop Wearing Skinny Jeans Now
An Australian woman suffered a complicated leg injury and now skinny jeans are bad.
I'm 33 Years Old and I'm Gradually Going Blind
I don't fear blindness, per se – just as I don't fear the concept of mortality. The horror is specific: I dread not being able to see you seeing me. It's vain and it's visceral.
Living as a Woman with HIV
Though we know that HIV can affect anyone, the face of the HIV crisis has often been that of a white, gay man. To show the wider range of individuals dealing with HIV, we sat down with three women who are living their lives HIV positive.
We Spoke to the Women Fighting Australia’s Tampon Tax
Australia's 15 years of taxing periods may finally be coming to an end soon. But why has this recent campaign been more successful than previous attempts?
I Traveled to India to Try an Ancient Detox and Found Enlightenment with a ‘Shart Chart’
I hated myself for blindly filling prescriptions and taking the advice provided by the "rehabilitation team" surrounding me in Canada. I needed a change.
Can MDMA Help the Mental Well-Being of Critically Ill People?
A new study authorized by the FDA focusing on subjects suffering from severe anxiety stemming from a life-threatening condition aims to find out.
This Is What It's Like Being Addicted to Laxatives
Laxative abuse is a common manifestation of eating disorders that we rarely talk about. But with the pills so easy to buy and become addicted to, and increasing numbers of young people using them, it's about time we started.
This Is What Living with Crohn's Disease Is Actually Like
The endless jets of shit aren't even the worst of it.