Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
mercredi 26 février 2020
The Street Style at Paris Fashion Week Is Surprisingly Chill
On its last lap, Fashion Week street style offers inspiration for both the statement makers and, on the other end of the spectrum, the chilled-out fashion enthusiasts, too. Maybe the couple weeks of travel have finally taken their toll on the style set, but the effect isn't tired or lazy, just, well, more laid-back. You'll find some of the requisite high fashion moments - those come with the territory at Paris Fashion Week, of course - but on the flip side, we're here for Bermuda shorts paired with button-downs and knee-high boots, wide-leg cargo pants and knits, and relaxed suits and jumpsuits that could just as easily be made for lounging as strolling through the Tuileries on your way to a show.
Here, take in the best of Paris Fashion Week street style so far.
If You're Planning to Splurge This Spring, These Are 12 Designer Bags We're Majorly Here For
There's no fashion status symbol quite like a designer handbag. From Chanel to Gucci and Louis Vuitton, the iconic logos and shapes are the epitome of lust-worthy. With every new season, designers give cult classics a fresh spin via new colors and fabrics and/or debut a new It silhouette to drive the masses wild. Both scenarios typically cause uproarious squeals or palpable pitter-patters of the heart.
For Spring 2020, some of our favorite luxury labels are delivering on incredible bags worthy of an investment with incredible detail and craftsmanship to boot. Take Bottega Veneta, for example. The buzzy Italian label's new Cassette Bag - which debuted for Fall 2019 - is at once classic and contemporary, taking inspiration from luxury car interiors of the 1970s whilst employing an innovative design technique (the woven leather is made with a specialized high-frequency heat-sealing technique to create the exaggerated and puffy appearance). Then there's Gucci's 1955 Horsebit bag which debuted for Cruise 2020. A reimagined take on an archival style, this sleek and structured bag is modeled from the same shoulder-style shape which launched over six decades ago, featuring equestrian-inspired hardware, sophisticated internal compartments, and a mechanism to adjust the length of the shoulder strap so it can be carried on one shoulder or crossbody. Talk about artistry and craftsmanship.
Whether you're planning to splurge this Spring or simply want to scroll on for some eye candy, ahead, find 12 luxurious designer bags we're majorly here for in 2020.
Did Any of the Love Is Blind Couples Actually Stay Together? Here's What We Know
Netflix's Love Is Blind is certainly a new twist on the classic dating show formula, which has us wondering if any of the couples are still together post-filming. The new series, hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, has contestants start their relationships without being able to meet in person - and they can't meet until they get engaged. But the engagement is just the start: the show then follows them as they try to figure out their relationships in the real world, integrate their families and lives, and head towards a wedding. Sound difficult? It definitely has produced tons of drama on screen, including one breakup already. While we won't know until the Feb. 27 finale who actually ends up together, there are a few clues about how some of the couples have ended up. Keep reading for all the info we know so far about who has - and hasn't - made it.
mardi 25 février 2020
7 Habits That Could Be Causing Your Flu Symptoms to Linger Even Longer
It can feel like you might never recover from a case of the flu. The coughing, sneezing, fever, and body aches can knock you on your butt for days, keeping you from classes and work, and just generally disrupting your life. The flu is a major inconvenience, but it also proves year after year to be a potentially deadly virus. In other words, this isn't something you want to mess with for very long. POPSUGAR spoke with flu experts to find out exactly how you can get back on your feet - and they agreed that you should start by kicking these seven habits.
Did RuPaul Really Crown America's Next Drag Superstars? Here's Where the Winners Are Now
With the 12th and latest season of RuPaul's Drag Race only weeks away, it seems like a great time to check in on the iconic drag competition show's past winners. For 11 seasons and counting, the title of "America's next drag superstar" really has been a gateway to bigger and better things for the talented and creative drag queens who have won the show. Curious what all the winners have been doing since their time on the show? We've got it covered. From fashion to music and much, much more, here's the latest news on all of the previous winners of Drag Race.
17 Harry Potter Engagement Rings For When You're Ready to Say "Always"
The biggest Harry Potter fans are not shy about showing their love. We've seen Muggle couples even theme their weddings after the books and movies, so it doesn't surprise us that there are Harry Potter-inspired engagement rings out there, too. Luckily, we were able to discover some gorgeous varieties that even non-fans might consider one day. From rings engraved with the word "always" to stones inspired by the four houses, the options are enchanting. Get ready for an engagement as unique as the series itself with the fanciful rings ahead.
- Additional reporting by Nicole Yi
17 Harry Potter Engagement Rings For When You're Ready to Say "Always"
The biggest Harry Potter fans are not shy about showing their love. We've seen Muggle couples even theme their weddings after the books and movies, so it doesn't surprise us that there are Harry Potter-inspired engagement rings out there, too. Luckily, we were able to discover some gorgeous varieties that even non-fans might consider one day. From rings engraved with the word "always" to stones inspired by the four houses, the options are enchanting. Get ready for an engagement as unique as the series itself with the fanciful rings ahead.
- Additional reporting by Nicole Yi
Did RuPaul Really Crown America's Next Drag Superstars? Here's Where the Winners Are Now
With the 12th and latest season of RuPaul's Drag Race only weeks away, it seems like a great time to check in on the iconic drag competition show's past winners. For 11 seasons and counting, the title of "America's next drag superstar" really has been a gateway to bigger and better things for the talented and creative drag queens who have won the show. Curious what all the winners have been doing since their time on the show? We've got it covered. From fashion to music and much, much more, here's the latest news on all of the previous winners of Drag Race.
How Julianne Hough Landed a Spot in Harry Potter - Without Any Felix Felicis
Julianne Hough is a witch! At least, she played one in an early-aughts movie we all know and love, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Both Julianne and her older brother Derek Hough appeared as Hogwarts extras in the 2001 film, leading to some exceptional throwback photos and plenty of Wizarding world interview fuel. How did they get so lucky without the help of the Felix Felicis potion? Well, according to fellow Dancing With the Stars pro and one-time foster brother Mark Ballas, it was a perk of attending a renowned performing arts school in London.
The Hough siblings have spoken several times about their experiences on the Harry Potter set, where they spent two months filming for the magical movie. "We would always get in trouble," Derek recalled to People. "I was in Ravenclaw - I stole the robe, the tie, the scarf, and I stole cutlery from the Great Hall! I was like, 'I'm taking this!' It was a big no-no; it was a big thing. And I was like, 'I'm taking a chance.' It was funny because we knew those movies were gonna be such a big deal."
Julianne has also reminisced about her crush on Daniel Radcliffe, revealing that she sent him a love note and a Beanie Baby during her two months on set - though she never heard back about her romantic gesture. Kids, am I right?
For the series' 20th anniversary in 2017, she posted a sweet memory on Instagram: "Happy 20th Anniversary Harry Potter! Remember that one time when I was 11 and a Gryffindor? Oh and apparently liked flirting with the Weasley twins?" Check out one of the scenes featuring Julianne ahead, then be sure to go back and spot the Hough siblings during your next Harry Potter marathon.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
17 Harry Potter Engagement Rings For When You're Ready to Say "Always"
The biggest Harry Potter fans are not shy about showing their love. We've seen Muggle couples even theme their weddings after the books and movies, so it doesn't surprise us that there are Harry Potter-inspired engagement rings out there, too. Luckily, we were able to discover some gorgeous varieties that even non-fans might consider one day. From rings engraved with the word "always" to stones inspired by the four houses, the options are enchanting. Get ready for an engagement as unique as the series itself with the fanciful rings ahead.
- Additional reporting by Nicole Yi
How Julianne Hough Landed a Spot in Harry Potter - Without Any Felix Felicis
Julianne Hough is a witch! At least, she played one in an early-aughts movie we all know and love, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Both Julianne and her older brother Derek Hough appeared as Hogwarts extras in the 2001 film, leading to some exceptional throwback photos and plenty of Wizarding world interview fuel. How did they get so lucky without the help of the Felix Felicis potion? Well, according to fellow Dancing With the Stars pro and one-time foster brother Mark Ballas, it was a perk of attending a renowned performing arts school in London.
The Hough siblings have spoken several times about their experiences on the Harry Potter set, where they spent two months filming for the magical movie. "We would always get in trouble," Derek recalled to People. "I was in Ravenclaw - I stole the robe, the tie, the scarf, and I stole cutlery from the Great Hall! I was like, 'I'm taking this!' It was a big no-no; it was a big thing. And I was like, 'I'm taking a chance.' It was funny because we knew those movies were gonna be such a big deal."
Julianne has also reminisced about her crush on Daniel Radcliffe, revealing that she sent him a love note and a Beanie Baby during her two months on set - though she never heard back about her romantic gesture. Kids, am I right?
For the series' 20th anniversary in 2017, she posted a sweet memory on Instagram: "Happy 20th Anniversary Harry Potter! Remember that one time when I was 11 and a Gryffindor? Oh and apparently liked flirting with the Weasley twins?" Check out one of the scenes featuring Julianne ahead, then be sure to go back and spot the Hough siblings during your next Harry Potter marathon.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
112 Gorgeous Dresses For Spring 2020 That'll Make You Forget About Pants Forever
There are so many lovely dresses out this season that come in a variety of patterns and silhouettes. We curated a list of our favorite options at a wide variety of price points. These designs are ideal for occasions, everyday, and all the other events in between. Shop through the tempting choices, and get yourself something new.
112 Gorgeous Dresses For Spring 2020 That'll Make You Forget About Pants Forever
There are so many lovely dresses out this season that come in a variety of patterns and silhouettes. We curated a list of our favorite options at a wide variety of price points. These designs are ideal for occasions, everyday, and all the other events in between. Shop through the tempting choices, and get yourself something new.
Demi Lovato Shared a Gorgeous Makeup-Free Selfie That Shows Off All Her Freckles
Demi Lovato embraced her natural beauty in a recent Instagram selfie, and her sunkissed freckles were on full display. "Haven't done a #NoMakeupMonday in yearssss but I figured after posting so many glamorous pics with tons of makeup and hair pieces, it's important to show myself underneath it all," the "Anyone" singer captioned the post on Monday. "This is what I look like 85% - 90% of the time. Proud of my freckles, proud of booty chin and proud of myself for loving and accepting myself the way I am. #ILoveMe"
In order to maintain her freckles and reduce the chance of hyperpigmentation, Demi uses a Vitamin C & E Treatment ($70) to suppress melanin activity, according to her longtime esthetician Renée Rouleau. Here's to hoping Demi drops more of her natural beauty secrets soon.
40+ Disney Quote Tattoos That Are Practically Perfect in Every Way
Covering everything from love and loss to friendship and forgiveness, Disney movies (and Walt himself) have some profound life lessons to teach us - and often in the form of inspirational quotes. Whether we should let it go or just keep swimming, Disney's lessons are usually spot-on and serve as powerful reminders of how to be our best selves.
For those who prefer a more permanent reminder, tattoos of Disney quotes are a good way to go. They can be a great way to show off Disney pride. Keep reading to see some of our favorites and maybe, just maybe, get an idea for your own Disney-inspired ink.
- Additional reporting by Lauren Harano and Haley Lyndes
You Need to Know Her: Stacey Louidor, the Haitian-American Model Handpicked By Rihanna
"Stacey is confirmed," someone off-camera tells Rihanna. It's a brief moment in the Amazon Prime documentary detailing last year's Savage x Fenty runway show. We see Rihanna holding an iPad, watching Stacey Louidor sashay through an ivory studio space in a sheer black crotchless catsuit that would later debut at the highly-anticipated Fashion Week event.
Unlike many of the models at the show, 29-year-old Stacey hadn't gone to the casting auditions (there was a hurricane) and she hadn't been submitted by a modeling agency (she's never been offered representation). And still, Rihanna had handpicked her, Stacey marveled, "saggy tits," dark acne scars, and all. She'd never even seen anyone with a body like hers wearing what she considered to be stylish outfits until she stumbled across Gabifresh's blog back in 2010.
"I had been unhappy with myself and my body for my entire life," she told POPSUGAR. This discovery motivated Stacey to explore her own personal style and, in 2013, share it with the world via Tumblr, where snapshots of her modeling her first-ever bikini and debuting alternative blue locks would soon go viral. Her journey into social media stardom had officially begun.
We spoke with Stacey about how she cultivated a beauty and lifestyle brand true to her evolving self, overcame imposter syndrome at the Savage x Fenty show, and evolved her life-long insecurities into strengths.
On Growing to Love Fashion
"Growing up, fashion was not accessible to me. My friends would come to the States and get cute clothes designed for a 12-year-old and I would want that, but I couldn't fit them. There was no option for my size. So, my mother would buy me clothes from the adult women's section and I would look matronly. When you're 12, that's not what you want.
"It was a struggle. I couldn't even look at myself naked."
Because of all that, I didn't have a real interest in personal fashion at the time. I wore hoodies all throughout college. I would invent all kinds of excuses to not go to the beach or pool because I couldn't find any swimsuits that fit me. There was also the matter of my boobs. I really had to go through a process of accepting them and finding clothes that could flatter them. It was a struggle. I couldn't even look at myself naked. When I moved from my hometown of Port-au-Prince, Haïti to the United States in 2010, I was still unhappy with myself and became very, very depressed. Then one night, I found GabiFresh's blog. It was so impactful to see someone in my age range who was also bigger looking stylish. I thought there must be options for me, so I'm going to try to find those options. If she can do it, then I can do it too.
So I went to Forever21, ASOS, and ModCloth to find things that would allow me to be comfortable, like my body more, and make me feel confident. I also decided to go natural and play with color. I wore my hair blue for a number of years. As for my personal style, I started experimenting to learn what I liked and didn't like. I didn't care about what could flatter my body type anymore. If I liked it then I would wear it. It all happened in the little steps, but the few changes that I went through, they emboldened me to take bigger steps."
On Social Media Expectations Versus Reality
"I started posting pictures of my outfits on Tumblr in 2013 and went viral quite a bit the following year. Then in 2015, my followers encouraged to me to share my photos on Instagram, so I created an account to showcase my outfits and my makeup looks. About a year or two later, neon makeup was trending and I absolutely loved it. I also worked at Sephora at the time, so I would play with new makeup and showcase my skills by using bold colors and creating unconventional looks.
At some point, I noticed my followers had expectations. If I didn't post something crazy, something bright pink or yellow, rainbows or a blinding highlight, then people wouldn't interact with my content. I felt obligated because I wanted that interaction, but that wasn't something I wanted to do all the time. So I kind of grew out of that mentality around 2018. It was a process, learning about myself and what made me comfortable. People are multifaceted. We grow, evolve. I still love color, but I realized I can explore color in more abstract ways, you know? Like a shade of blue applied from my eyes to my cheeks to my temple, something that's more editorial, you know? That's been my vibe lately."
On Walking in the Savage x Fenty Show
"I was thrifting one day when I got an email saying that Rihanna had personally requested that I be in the Savage X Fenty show. I screamed! Then I checked the casting company because it was unreal to me. Soon after that, they wanted me to fly to a precasting, but a hurricane struck Miami and there weren't any flights to New York. I cried and absolutely lost my mind because I wanted it so much. I thought, 'Well, it's over.' But a week before the show, the team told me I had to go to New York the next day for a fitting and rehearsal and everything.
"I want to see more opportunities for bigger fat people who are Black and dark-skinned and don't necessarily have perfect skin."
I made it to New York, and every single day I'd wake up, go to a fitting, and then rehearsal. Even then, I was still thinking, 'Well, tomorrow they're going to tell you you're not in the show anymore.' By that point in my life, I had really lost hope that anyone would give me a chance. Even though a lot of brands claim inclusivity and diversity, they kind of stop at a specific body shape for fat people and a specific size, too. I thought I just wasn't good enough to be a model. Plus, I've had acne since I was 13, and so my acne scars and hyperpigmentation also made me self-sabotage my pursuit of modeling. But then this happened. It still gives me chills.
Honestly, I think I was disassociating throughout the whole show. I don't think I was in my body because I didn't know how to feel. I didn't know what to think. I was in a show with great people, people I admire. I met my heroes, like Paloma Elsesser. Watching the whole production from beginning to end and being involved and being seen. . . it was just incredible. I want to see more opportunities for bigger fat people who are Black and dark skinned and don't necessarily have perfect skin. I want to see more of us in high fashion. This experience convinced me that a modeling career is possible, and what a way to start!"
On Embracing Her Chipped Tooth
"When I was nine years old I banged my head - it wasn't that painful, but I chipped a tooth. I got it repaired. It happened again accidentally when I was about 15, and I got it repaired again. Then when I was 26, I was just eating chicken and it happened again, but that time I couldn't get it fixed because it was expensive and I did not have dental insurance. It was very hard because I was functioning as an adult. I had to go to work. People were seeing me in public. And so I changed how I smiled, how I spoke; I changed everything. I was very much in control of my facial muscles at all times. Then, at some point last year, I decided, you know what? I don't care! It's not that serious. It's not important. I also realized that nobody cared that my tooth was chipped. A lot of times people don't even notice until I pointed it out, so that enabled me to stop caring myself.
But when you are a public figure on the internet, people expect perfection, so I was still pretty afraid to show my tooth in that space. It stressed me out - like if I had a sponsorship and the brand wanted me to speak on video, I would figure out a way to do so without showing my top teeth because I did not want that to show. I also wanted to pursue modeling, and my chipped tooth inhibited me from putting myself out there more. I would pass up opportunities because I thought, 'Well, they're going to reject me anyway.' I wouldn't even allow myself the chance to get rejected for a gig because in my head I was rejecting myself. My chipped tooth was the last thing that I had to get past. So last year, I posted a photo to basically expose myself, and people took it very well. Some even reached out to me, thanking me for being vulnerable and transparent, because they also had a chipped tooth and felt seen. And then I went on to be chosen by Rihanna. So there's that."
On Being Soft and Vulnerable
"Growing up, I wasn't encouraged to acknowledge my feelings or embrace vulnerability or self-love. I just started doing it now in my twenties. I was always there to support people and friends, people, but I did not allow myself to be soft or to let other people see how soft I really was. To me, being soft made you weak, so there was always some kind of shield or armor around me. I encourage people to be soft, to be compassionate with yourself, and to allow yourself to feel whatever it is you're feeling in the moment. Emotions are not weakness. Feelings are not weakness. We are meant to feel. We're people. I am always evolving. And even though I have a moderate amount of followers on Instagram, it's still my safe space to evolve and transform and that's not ever going to change. I tried to to please people and that did not work. But I'm constantly evolving and I can't wait to see my final transformation."
This Montage of 20 Funny Scenes From Friends Will Have You Full-On Cackling
Whatever TV-viewing plans you had in store for tonight, cancel them, because trust me: you'll want to set aside some time to watch this montage of hilarious moments from Friends. TBS put together an incredible video highlighting 20 of the show's most hilarious scenes, and while it definitely doesn't contain all the iconic moments - an impossible feat - the montage doesn't disappoint. Ross's leather pants? Check. Phoebe's iconic running skills? Obviously. Joey's unforgettable game-show appearance? Why yes, of course.
If you have time to watch the whole thing, by all means, do it - but if not, you can peek at the list of timestamps for each scene to skip ahead to different highlights. Don't miss some of our favorites:
- When Joey puts on all those clothes at once - 2:09
- When Ross gets that memorable spray tan - 6:49
- When Rachel fights with Will Colbert (Brad Pitt) on Thanksgiving - 8:59
- When Chandler and Ross help Joey prep for Bamboozled - 16:49
- When Phoebe tells Monica about a family recipe from "Nestle Toll House" - 26:21
- "PIVOT!" - 30:43
We may or may not be rewatching this montage repeatedly as we prep for the buzzy Friends reunion special on HBO Max coming up in May. Could we BE more ready?!
2-Toned Eye Makeup Is Having a Moment, and It's Come Just in Time For Spring
The near-end of Winter is as good a time as any to amp up your beauty routine and add a little Spring-inspired spice to your everyday look - and there's no better way to do that than to try your hand at the two-toned eye makeup trend that's already having a moment this season.
Two-toned makeup has been spotted on runways before, but it's currently experiencing a bit of a resurgence after we noticed the trend picking up speed at the NAACP Image Awards on Feb. 22. Celebrities like Lizzo, Queen & Slim director Melina Matsoukas, and one of our personal beauty inspirations, Storm Reid, sported different versions of the look on the red carpet and pretty much knocked it out of the park.
Check out a few different ways we've noticed stars wearing the two-toned makeup trend ahead (because two is always better than one when it comes to adding a pop of color to your lids).
These 18 Dresses With Pockets Make Carrying Your Phone and Lipstick a Billion Times Easier
There is something about a dress with pockets that gets me so excited. The idea of being able to carry my phone and lipstick hands-free is pretty amazing. If you love a design that puts convenience first, you've come to the right place. I did all the digging so shopping will be easier than ever.
Ahead, sift through my favorite pocketed dresses perfect for Spring. There's a variety of price points and silhouettes, so you're sure to find something you love. Let's get shopping!
After Trying This Lip Balm, I'm Throwing Away All of the Other Ones in My Purse
Hi, everyone. My name is Brinton, and I'm a lip balm enthusiast. As I type this, I can count at least six different types of lip balm sitting in various spots on my desk, and that's just what I can see - there are a handful of others in my purse, not to mention scattered around my apartment. From tinted to clear, potted to tubed, I've been around the block more than once when it comes to keeping my lips hydrated.
I was simultaneously struck with delight and an overwhelming craving for Girl Scout cookies - and the delight part isn't something I experience often.
When my boss Lisa Sugar asked me to help test and honestly review products as she developed for our new beauty line, I was most skeptical about the lip balm. How could Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Calm Lip Save ($20) possibly stand out from the countless others I've been through over the years?
But I needn't have worried about giving negative feedback on the balm - as it turns out, I should have been concerned that I'll bankrupt myself buying a million tubes of it.
For context, I judge a lip balm based on seven factors:
- Consistency: Is it so sticky that my hair will get stuck to my mouth on a windy day or make my husband avoid kissing me?
- Staying power: Am I going to need to reapply it every hour to keep my lips moisturized or will one swipe be good all day?
- Appearance: Few things gross me out more than when a lip product ends up looking gunky on your mouth after a few hours, so I pay very close attention to how a balm looks over the course of a day.
- Long-term effectiveness: Is this one of those shady balms that actually causes lips to become more reliant on a product or will it work to heal my perpetually chapped lips?
- Ingredients: What's actually in the balm I'm using? Since I'll inevitably get it in my mouth, I don't want an ingredients list filled with chemicals and ingredients that make me feel icky.
- Cruelty-free formula: Whenever possible, I strive to support brands that develop and manufacture products without animal testing.
- Scent: This one is pretty straightforward - does the lip balm smell good? If it smells ultra synthetic or chemical, I'm not interested.
Luckily for me - and, I suppose, for all of us - the new balm blows all of my criteria out of the water. It's got a nonsticky formula that lasts all day (even through burritos, which I've tested more times than I'd like to admit), it stays consistently natural-looking without any gross buildup, and it's made with a natural, cruelty-free formula that actually treats your chapped lips rather than just lending temporary relief. But best of all, my friends, is that it smells like the very best Girl Scout cookie: Thin Mints. The instant I first applied Be Calm Lip Save, I was simultaneously struck with delight and an overwhelming craving for cookies - and the delight part isn't something I experience often.
Out of 80-plus products in the Beauty by POPSUGAR line, the lip balm is by far my favorite. It's got me ready to throw away all the rest of my lip balm collection . . . and for somebody with as many tubes of lip product as I have, that's not a small undertaking. But once I discovered that it can also be used as a treatment for dry hands and elbows, I knew I was hooked. Who can resist double-duty beauty that smells like cookies? I know I can't.
The Bachelor: Producers Putting the Women Together For Overnights Is Messed Up
First, Hannah Brown came back. Then, there was Champagne-gate, Chase Rice showed up, and finally, Alayah returned. But even during a season of The Bachelor so heavily produced, no one was prepared to see the final three women - Madison Prewett, Hannah Ann Sluss, and Victoria Fuller - be forced to stay together during Fantasy Suites week.
This isn't the usual case when it comes to the long-running franchise. Typically, by hometowns, the women or men are secluded from each other and only come together for those final few rose ceremonies. But in an incredibly awkward twist for this season, all three women must stay together in Australia, where the final weeks take place.
This is cruel and unusual, even by reality-TV standards.
During his weekly episode breakdowns on Instagram, former Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise contestant Blake Horstmann called out producers for orchestrating the scenario to break down Madison, who is waiting until marriage to have sex. "This show has done some evil things to contestants. But for them to all be living together during Fantasy Suites is so messed up," Hortsman said. He continued with a theory that producers put the women together because Madison is a virgin and they want her to know if he's slept with the other women.
Horstmann isn't the only alum who's suspicious about this twist. In her weekly recap for Cosmopolitan, Ashley Iaconetti, who was a virgin during her season on The Bachelor, mentioned that she also thinks this is a setup at Madison's expense.
Despite the fact that being a virgin is a completely normal and personal decision, this isn't the first time the franchise has made it a plot point for the show. Heck, Colton's entire season focused on the fact that he was a virgin! Additionally, the choice for Iaconetti and Becca Tilley, who both competed on Chris Soules's season, to stay virgins was made a constant conversation on multiple seasons of shows across the franchise. In his book, born-again virgin Sean Lowe confirmed that he did not have sex with any of the women in the Fantasy Suites.
Let's get one thing straight that The Bachelor so often gets wrong: being a virgin is a choice, but it does not define your entire existence as a person. Additionally, sex isn't, and doesn't need to be, the only reason for the Fantasy Suites. These nights are a time meant to connect on a deeper level without cameras or producers around.
At this point, we can assume the final three women have developed real feelings for Peter, and now, producers are just adding an unnecessary layer of meddling to an already emotionally loaded situation. To complicate things further, we've seen in the preview that Madison lets Peter know she expects him to not have sex with the other two women, putting him in his own predicament.
My feeling is that producers will make sure Madison's date is last, all but guaranteeing she will find out Peter has already been intimate with one or both of the other women. I would start to spiral, too! And sadly, part of me thinks that's exactly what producers are hoping for: to amp up the drama and maybe even make Madison self-eliminate. We've been theorizing who Peter's mom is crying about in the previews, and this could easily be the reason. Peter sleeps with one of the other women, Madison goes home, and he realizes she was his soulmate all along.
Let's hope that despite the constant psychological warfare waged by this season's producers, Peter, his final pick, and all his contestants aren't completely emotionally scarred.
These 18 Dresses With Pockets Make Carrying Your Phone and Lipstick a Billion Times Easier
There is something about a dress with pockets that gets me so excited. The idea of being able to carry my phone and lipstick hands-free is pretty amazing. If you love a design that puts convenience first, you've come to the right place. I did all the digging so shopping will be easier than ever.
Ahead, sift through my favorite pocketed dresses perfect for Spring. There's a variety of price points and silhouettes, so you're sure to find something you love. Let's get shopping!
40+ Disney Quote Tattoos That Are Practically Perfect in Every Way
Covering everything from love and loss to friendship and forgiveness, Disney movies (and Walt himself) have some profound life lessons to teach us - and often in the form of inspirational quotes. Whether we should let it go or just keep swimming, Disney's lessons are usually spot-on and serve as powerful reminders of how to be our best selves.
For those who prefer a more permanent reminder, tattoos of Disney quotes are a good way to go. They can be a great way to show off Disney pride. Keep reading to see some of our favorites and maybe, just maybe, get an idea for your own Disney-inspired ink.
- Additional reporting by Lauren Harano and Haley Lyndes
Demi Lovato Shared a Gorgeous Makeup-Free Selfie That Shows Off All Her Freckles
Demi Lovato embraced her natural beauty in a recent Instagram selfie, and her sunkissed freckles were on full display. "Haven't done a #NoMakeupMonday in yearssss but I figured after posting so many glamorous pics with tons of makeup and hair pieces, it's important to show myself underneath it all," the "Anyone" singer captioned the post on Monday. "This is what I look like 85% - 90% of the time. Proud of my freckles, proud of booty chin and proud of myself for loving and accepting myself the way I am. #ILoveMe"
In order to maintain her freckles and reduce the chance of hyperpigmentation, Demi uses a Vitamin C & E Treatment ($70) to suppress melanin activity, according to her longtime esthetician Renée Rouleau. Here's to hoping Demi drops more of her natural beauty secrets soon.
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