OK, TMI: Does the Color of Your Pee Really Prove How Hydrated You Are?

A bright or dark yellow means grab some water, ASAP. But is judging urine color for hydration levels really accurate, or just a myth? Medications, like Rifampin and Pyridium, turn pee orange, for example. And certain bacteria can also make the urine funky colors, like purple or green, she says. While understanding your hydration levels seems like a summertime issue, its important to keep in mind year-round. Its Amazing How Its All Connected....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Maria Wallace

OK, TMI: How Gross Is It, Really, To Not Wash Your Hands After Peeing?

It can be tempting to skip washing your hands after peeing every once in a while. An infection prevention expert weighs in on this habit. It cant bethatbig of a deal, right? An infection prevention specialist explains just how important it is to wash your hands after peeing. Some germs are transmitted person-to-person via airborne droplets, while others are spread by touching contaminated surfaces. Specifically, in a bathroom environment, germs are spread by the latter route....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · James Brooks

OK, TMI: How Long Should It Take You To Poop?

The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? A poop or two a day is good for you (yes, every day! ), but not if youre sitting for too long on the toilet. It can take the average person anywhere from 10 seconds to one minute to have a bowel movement....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Kara Hill

OK, TMI: What Does It Mean If Your Floss Is Stinky?

5 potential reasons for bad-smelling floss 1. If not removed promptly, it will cause the worst foul odor, says Dr. Khan. Other foods can lead to stinky floss, too. Tooth decay Tooth decay is also a common stinky floss culprit. Halitosis If you have halitosis and your breath smells, so will your floss, says Dr. Khan. Is bad-smelling floss linked to bad breath? board-certified dentist at Altus Dental and co-founder ofRiven...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · Justin Tucker

OK, TMI: What Should You Do if You Get Semen in Your Eye?

Bedroom mishaps happen to the best of us. But what happens if you get semen in your eye, and how do you take care of it? ), but it can equally be messy and awkward. But for most of us, those situations are easy to laugh off and keep going. What happens when a sexual mishap requires a more deliberate solutionsay, like getting semen in your eye? (Its not exactly something everyone wants to ask their friends about....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Brenda Nelson

OK, TMI: Why are my nipples so damn sensitive?

Asking yourself “Why are my nipples sensitive?” in a non-sexual situation is not fun. Here, three experts tell us common reasons for nipple sensitivity. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission A not-so-secretfact about nipples? Theyre one of thebodys erogenous zonesyou can even have a breast orgasm. But sometimes nipple sensitivity is lessyes yes yesand more Andy-from-TheOffice. … There could be several reasons why youre experiencing sensitive nipples, ranging from hormonal changes to chafing....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Shane Snyder

OK, TMI: Why do I get ‘stage fright’ when I pee?

Stage fright when urinating is actually a pretty common phenomenon. This most recent one, about getting stage fright when urinating, hit a bit differently though. See, I myself suffer from this phenomenon. Peeing in a public restroomlike an office bathroom or a restaurantalso invoked similar fears. Its a form of social anxiety called paruresis, and it impacts an estimated7 percent of the U.S. population. Its Amazing How Its All Connected. …...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Charles Lewis

OK, TMI: Why Do My Earrings Smell Like Cheese?

Do your earrings smell like cheese or just funky? Learn why and how to preventand put an endto the bad odor. and moreover, Is it normal? It may not always smell like cheese, thoughit can smell different on different people, she says. Its also worth noting that earrings made of nickel can cause an allergic reaction in some individuals. Is it normal for earrings to smell? board-certified dermatologist and founder of FACET Dermatology...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Vincent Willis

OK, TMI: Why Does Pregnancy Make You So Freaking Constipated?

Um, Can You Use a Vibrator While Pregnant? A new Finnish study is blowing the lid off this secret struggle. Forty percent of the studys participants reported experiencingregular constipation during pregnancyhigher than the control group. What causes pregnancy constipation? Unsurprisingly, hormones are partly to blame. Pregnancy is a high hormonal state dominated by elevated estrogen and progesterone levels, Dr. Zore says. board-certified OB/GYN and founder of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Stephanie Gray

Okay, But What’s Really Happening to Your Body When You’re Stressed or About To Cry and You Get a Lump in Your Throat?

Ever notice the urge to cry is accompanied by a lump-in-your-throat feeling? It’s common, but here are some ways to stop it from happening. Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? The feeling is a natural response to stress or sadness and nothing to be alarmed about. While not painful, the sensation can be quite bothersome. But first, a doctor explains whats really going on in your body physically when this happens....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Seth Ballard

Okay, For Real—Is a Sonic Toothbrush Really Better Than a Regular One? I Tried It To Find Out

Here’s what happened. Ive typically been a run-of-the-mill, two-dollar drugstore toothbrush person. Ive dabbled in electric toothbrushes, but never understood the appeal. Theyre just like regular toothbrushes that vibrate a little, right? Why do so many swear by them? Pearly whites for years to come? … Ill bite (come on, I had to have at least one tooth pun). First up: Figuring out how to use it. But I jumped in with gusto and tried the clean setting....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Tara Gutierrez

Okay, Really: Are Bruised Apples Safe To Eat?

Are bruised apples safe to eat? A food scientist explains why they probably areplus how to tell when apples are past their prime. The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? We spoke with a food scientist to get to the bottom of this all-too-relatable conundrum....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Kimberly Mitchell

Okay, Really: How Gross Is It To Not Wash Produce Before Eating It?

The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? This is because foods that are consumed raw are at higher risk for contamination and therefore causing foodborne illness. Contamination of fresh produce may happen at every step of the supply chain....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Kimberly Perry