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Back before the lamp was invented, candles had one primary responsibility: to provide lighting. Nowadays, candles have evolved to enhance an environment by providing ambiance. But, why does it promote a relaxing environment? The answer might lie in their flame, scented smells and ambiance. Fireplaces, bonfires...

With the new year here, many people want to complete their resolutions, the biggest of them being working out. However, it can be hard to be consistent and stay motivated. That is why I am sharing with you the best workout songs that will guarantee you a burst of energy and give you the push you need. Find the full...

Practicing self-care can be difficult when life gets so busy and especially when we’re in college. However, self-care doesn’t always have to be about going to get an expensive massage or facial. This list is some small habits that may not seem like self-care at first, but make all the difference to mental...

Each year I struggle with seasonal depression. Things like getting out of my bed, cleaning and taking care of myself can feel hard. However, I have developed ways to fight seasonal depression over the winter months. Seasonal depression occurs most often during fall or wintertime and eases up during the summer...

All photos by: @UHFits I got my first tattoo in November 2021. Without telling my parents, I secretly went to my appointment in Dallas where I was tattooed by my all-time favorite artist, Faisal Al-Lami. I was so nervous I made my best friend hold my hand as he began tattooing my arm with some Pakistani imagery...

Photo by: Sydney Rose For the first time period products were tested using expired human-packed red blood cells this year. The study was published in the BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health journal. Despite the numerous ways the world shows women that it’s not designed to suit them, I remain surprised at how far...

Dr. Norma Ngo, a licensed clinical psychologist and an AASECT certified sex therapist, shares her answers to important questions in the effort to destigmatize sex talk. How/why should we talk to our sexual partners about consent? Similar to the rules of the road, we should talk to our sexual partners about...

The new semester is in full swing, and many college students are once again swamped with school work, internships, part-time jobs … you name it! To avoid burnout from our busy schedules, especially during the pandemic, it’s very important for all of us to take care of ourselves, both mentally and...

Virginity has been a prevalent topic in society for ages, but as far as how the topic can be interpreted, different opinions can skew what it actually means to be a virgin, especially in this day and age. The idea of losing one’s virginity comes from the thought of having sex with someone for the first time. This...

With finals around the corner, students are bearing the brunt of stressful schedules and multiple exams a week. Some UH students have tried implementing fitness into their regular routine, and they’ve felt less of the stress that exam season brings. “When you exercise, you get your heart rate up, oxygen goes to...