Like an estimated five million other assigned-female-at-birth folks, I have polycystic ovarian syndrome, which means I rock increased facial and body hair at large. Facial hair, in particular, that a lot of folks seem bothered by. But why exactly is that? Why does my facial hair bother some folks so much? For the AFABs out there who want to find treatment to soften their symptoms, well, it can be hard — especially if you’re fat. As a fat human, I went through three different doctors when attempting to get a legitimate diagnosis and treatment, and faced: A male physician who wrote down “PCOS” on a piece of paper and told me to Google it and lose weight, a doctor who said birth control was my only option, and another who made me describe to her in detail what I “thought PCOS was” before she would even talk to me about it. Because I’m transmasculine, some of PCOS’s most common symptoms are a bonus for me rather than a problem, as they edge me toward a more masculine presentation. I ...
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. Jay-Z and Beyoncé. George and Amal Clooney. Apart from being Hollywood icons, these A-list couples are known for partnering with people significantly outside of their age bracket. For these celebrities, age is really just a number. Although these famous relationships seem to be working, there is often stigma attached to big age differences, and people can be quick to stereotype. That said, if you’re dating someone much younger or older than you, age gap relationship advice from experts can help. According to Dr. Sarah Hill, psychologist and professor of sexual psychology at Texas Christian University, age gap relationships may feel unique, but they’re actually just like any other pairing out there — with a few extra considerations. After studying age gap couples, Hill says there aren’t any special “rules” about dating someone with a significant age difference. “Like all good relationships, healthy age gap relationshi...