Read More at AskMen [[{“value”:”Are you still holding onto those “just in case” condoms you kept in your wallet back in high school? If you’re doing it for any reason other than nostalgia, it’s probably high time you threw them out. Yes, it turns out condoms are a bit like fruit or meat, at least in one respect: they do have an expiration date, and you probably don’t want to take any chances with it. Speaking of high school, if you weren’t sleeping through Sex Ed., you probably already know that condoms, used properly, are extremely effective contraceptives, a key tool in the defence against unwanted pregnancies and equally unwanted STDs. But if you put on a condom that’s past its expiration date, you’re taking a major gamble. RELATED: How to Choose the Best Condoms And while the expiration date is definitely…
How Long a Food Safety Expert Says Your Thanksgiving Leftovers *Actually* Stay Good For
Read More at Well+Good Sure, Black Friday shopping is one reason to celebrate November 25. But if we’re all being honest, the rush of eating Thanksgiving leftovers transcends even the ultra-rare 70 percent off sale. However, before you reheat the turkey and serve yourself a piece of pumpkin pie—and continue to do so for the week-plus that follows—it bears keeping a few food safety rules in mind. So I asked to food safety experts to answer the critical November 25 (…and 26, 27, 28, and 29th) question: How long are Thanksgiving leftovers good for, really? According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the simple answer to this question is that you should try to gobble up the remnants of your Thanksgiving feast within three to four days (if you’re storing it in the fridge). However, like many things in…
The 11 Best Bump-Friendly Holiday Dresses That’ll Keep You Comfortable All Night Long (Sequins and All)
Read More at Well+Good Sorry, maternity jeans and belly-hugging leggings. With the slew of office parties, family dinners, and other festivities right around the corner, every mom-to-be deserves to dress up their baby bump with a glitzy holiday dress that makes them feel merry and bright. Sure, you want to be festive, but more importantly, you want to feel good. You want a dress that has all the functional, pregnancy-friendly details that makes it a joy to wear all night long (and even after you’re pregnant, if you’re lucky!)—like stretchy fabric, adjustable ties, and easily accessible nursing wraps. If it’s covered in sequins or sports a cheery bow at the waist, even better. To prime your closet for a bustling party season, we scoured the internet to find the maternity holiday dresses worthy of their own celebrations. Below, find the bump-friendly…
This Easy, In-Shower Hack Will Make Your Favorite Fragrance Last All. Day. Long.
Read More at Well+Good When you spritz on your favorite scent before a night out, that first whiff is intoxicating. But over the course of the evening, it starts to fade until there’s barely any detectable scent left—which is a total bummer, especially when you want to flaunt how amazing a newly-bought fragrance smells on your skin. According to Greta Pagel, the fragrance director at Good Chemistry, there are a few different factors that can cause your fragrance to fade. “Longevity is dependent upon fragrance type, composition, and even shifts in temperature and humidity in our environments and noses,” she says. In other words, certain scents are meant to last longer than others (for example, something with “rich, lasting base notes” like amber, vanilla, and musk will last longer than a light floral; and “eau de parfums” tend to last…