After sustaining a serious fall outside her home in mid-November 2017, Carrie Underwood has finally given fans an update on the aftermath of that event. In a letter to her fans obtained by E! News (but seemingly not on her website), Underwood opens up about the fall, the resulting surgery needed to heal her and why she "might look a little different" when she does come back into the public eye. From the sound of the letter, it appears that Underwood has been through a significant ordeal and that she will need time to heal properly in order to return to music.

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If you'll recall, back in November 2017, Underwood was seriously injured on the steps outside of her home. In the initial reports, it was believed she has sustained a broken wrist, cuts and abrasions — nothing that would require serious surgery or could severely impact her road to recovery.

"I just wanted let everyone know that I’m doing great. Had surgery on my wrist yesterday & all went well," she wrote on November 15. "[E]ven though I’ll be setting off airport metal detectors from now on...I’m so thankful for the doctors, nurses, family & friends who’ve been taking such great care of me."

Underwood hasn't made a public appearance since her fall, so fans haven't known before now just how serious her injuries were and although she has been posting to her Instagram, we haven't gotten a full look at her face or her healing injuries.

Now, in the letter sent out to fans, Underwood writes about the true extent of her injuries — and it sounds like her fall was more scarily serious than we could have imagined. "In addition to breaking my wrist, I somehow managed to injure my face as well. I'll spare you the gruesome details, but when I came out of surgery the night of my fall, the doctor told [my husband] Mike that he had put between 40 and 50 stitches in. Now, here we are 7 weeks later and, even though I've had the best people helping me, I'm still healing and not quite looking the same," she revealed to fans.

She continues, "Here we are 7 weeks later and, even though I've had the best people helping me, I'm still healing and not quite looking the same. I honestly don't know how things are going to end up but I do know this: I am grateful. I am grateful that it wasn't much, much worse. And I am grateful for the people in my life that have been there every step of the way."

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Underwood continues, writing about how she is ready to heal up back to her old self despite some hand-wringing that she may look different. "I am determined to make 2018 amazing and I want to share things with you along the way," she writes. "And when I am ready to get in front of a camera, I want you all to understand why I might look a bit different. I'm hoping that, by then, the differences are minimal, but, again, I just don't know how it's all going to end up."

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We hope Underwood heals quickly and that she is, in fact, in good health and better spirits. While we hope that she isn't too severely affected by her injuries in the long-run, its hard to imagine that she would have anything less than the full support of her fans as she moves forward.

For some of us, yoga is always a little tricky... and becomes even more complex when we have our period. We know light exercise is good for us during menstruation, but sometimes the couch looks more inviting than a yoga mat.

Then there are the logistics. Thankfully, most yoga pants are dark-colored, so in case a few drops (or more) of blood sneak through, it’s shouldn’t be too obvious — but that doesn’t make me feel less self-conscious about it. Not to mention the fact that bending your legs and contorting your torso into different shapes may not be the most comfortable when you’re battling killer cramps.

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But never fear. I spoke with some stellar yoga instructors to get their top tips on how to get the most out of yoga during your period.

1. Take it easy

If you’re the type who likes to push your body to the limit during yoga, your period may not be the best time to do that.

“If you're used to killing it in every posture, give yourself a pass to just breathe and stretch gently if that is what feels good,” says Carolyn Funke, an E-RYT 200-certified yoga instructor who teaches at Balance Yoga and Wellness in Larchmont, New York.

2. Don’t forget the water

Drinking water is always a good idea before and after class, but Funke advises you try to hold off chugging it during class.

“It never feels good to be too full in the belly while you're bending and twisting, and having to leave class to pee is annoying too,” she says.

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3. Pay attention to positions

Doing yoga on your period means some positions may feel better than others. Funke recommends backbends, Fish pose or Wheel along with some gentle spine twisting. And although some people say you should avoid inversions at all costs while menstruating, Funke doesn’t think that’s necessary.

“If you want to stand on your head, go for it, but be honest with yourself,” she says. “If you're feeling dizzy or are prone to anemia, maybe just lay on your back with your legs up the wall.”

Kino MacGregor — or as she is known on Instagram, KinoYoga — an international yoga teacher, author and cofounder of OmStars, says that in the ashtanga yoga tradition, it is not advised to do strenuous yoga practice on the days of heaviest flow during your menstrual cycle.

“One of the main reasons for this is that during days of heaviest flow, the muscles may feel extraordinarily flexible while lacking the necessary support of core strength,” she adds.

If you suffer from menstrual cramps, MacGregor says you may find some restorative yoga poses to be therapeutic. However, if you push yourself to go into extreme yoga poses, it may make you feel worse.

4. Picking period products

We have a lot of options when it comes to period products — including tampons, pads (both reusable and disposable), menstrual cups and discs — but how do we know which is best to use for yoga? In short, it’s whatever makes you most comfortable. If you’re not used to using tampons, for example, popping one in before a yoga class may distract you while you’re bending and stretching.

5. Clothes matter too

Yoga attire is usually based on comfort, and that is especially true during your period.

“For practice, it is advised to wear comfortable clothes that do not compress the abdomen during the days of your cycle,” MacGregor says.

More: Irregular Periods Explained: 8 Big Reasons Your Period Has Gone MIA

6. Find a class that works best for you

Yoga is not a one-size-fits-all practice, and that is especially true during your period. Funke suggests trying different kinds of classes to find out what feels best for you.

“Some people love a vigorous hot yoga class, while others feel better with a yin class or gentle restorative yoga,” she says. “It's all good. We're not judging.”

You know when you walk into a store and instantly gravitate toward one area of the store (holla, sales rack), a specific color or 27 very similar oversize sweaters? Or when you open your closet and realize it eerily resembles that of Wednesday Addams and you’ve “color-coordinated” by shades of black? We all have fashion blind spots. These are categories we’ve pigeonholed ourselves into, bad fashion habits we’ve fallen into over time or less-than-flattering looks we may have gotten used to wearing, overlooking the ones that might be a better fit for our current lifestyle and aesthetic.

Below, we’ve broken down five common fashion blind spots most of us are guilty of every once in awhile and I’ve seen countless times while styling clients and friends. These obstacles hinder our inner fashion goddesses, and we’re here to shed some serious sunshine on these blind spots and give you a few pointers to overcome them once and for all.

You own five versions of the same item

Just last week, I was attempting to organize my overflowing closet and counted eight denim jackets and six denim button-ups. The '80s called and wanted all their denim back, but I internally argued with myself that I needed them because they were all so different. Sure, the buttons, washes and silhouettes varied, but who do I think I am to take up my tiny New York City closet real estate with enough denim to partake in the Britney-Justin 2001 red carpet appearance?

I came to terms with the fact that I have a problem, laid the pieces out on my bed and voted off the weakest denim links. Realistically, I only wear one or two denim jackets and one top, so I needed to eliminate the space-fillers that were in my closet “just in case.” No one needs that many denim tops, or any similar pieces, that much. You can replace the piece once it’s worn out or update it every year if it’s a key staple in your closet. Minimizing your closet to only hold the pieces you really wear will help you feel more creative and resourceful and allow you to put the pieces in your closet to good use.

"The '80s called and wanted all their denim back."

You don’t think you can pull it off

Are you guilty of saying to friends, “You look good in it, but I could never pull it off”? It’s something I hear from every styling client I’ve ever encountered or when someone sees something outside their fashion comfort zone. Sure, clothes look way different on a runway model than they do an average woman, and you might think the girl on the subway wearing the colorful faux-fur coat and platform shoes has all the confidence in the world, but I can guarantee she probably gave herself a pep talk in the mirror before heading out that morning.

Everyone looks different, and that’s the beauty of clothing — you can truly make it yours. Follow bloggers who look similar to you or have a look you admire (curves, no curves, height, location, personal style) and notice how they style items. Take notes from the well-dressed people you see throughout your day and use social media as a platform to curate inspiration that fits your body and personal style. I know there are some trends or styles that really don’t physically work with my curves or 5-foot, 3-inch frame, but that’s OK because I work around it and find inspiration from people with similar body types.

Don’t rule out a style, item of clothing, color or silhouette because you don’t think you can pull it off. The more you start trying to break outside your comfort zone, the sooner the confidence and inspiration will come to you. Try to take at least one thing out of your comfort zone to the dressing room with you — it’s your safe space, and there’s no obligation to buy it or tell anyone you tried it on.

"Everyone looks different, and that’s the beauty of clothing — you can truly make it yours."

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You have clothing attachment issues

Have you ever kept an unworn article of clothing in your closet for way longer than necessary just because you felt guilty getting rid of it? Or that “just in case” event when you really might need a tutu, bridesmaid dress or neon crop top? I can tell you from experience those “just in case” occasions rarely happen, or if they do, you’ll probably be so sick of seeing those pieces in your closet you’ll just want to wear something new, anyway.

Never feel guilty for breaking up with clothes, because it means you can sell them or donate them to someone who needs or wants them more than you — and, of course, once you’ve made some space (and possibly gotten some cash back), you can buy new items that are more flattering or up-to-date or that you’re simply more excited about. If you still feel like you want to keep everything in your closet (despite it having holes, stains or not fitting) it is time to declutter your closet.

"Never feel guilty for breaking up with old, unflattering clothes."

You’re missing the wardrobe hero piece

There are about 16 key wardrobe essentials every woman needs in her closet. These items can be paired with anything you own or styled together and can ultimately make up an entire wardrobe. These items include:

• A dressy winter outerwear piece, like a peacoat
• A leather jacket
• A denim jacket
• White, black and striped cotton shirts
• A white button-up
• A silk or dressy blouse
• A black suit
• A neutral pencil skirt
• An A-line casual skirt
• A little black dress
• A summer cotton or linen dress
• Dark-wash denim jeans
• Black denim jeans
• A pair of denim or neutral fabric shorts

None of these wardrobe essential items are trend pieces with embellishments, harsh colors or things you’ll possibly get sick of in one season. You can spend more on these items since they’re investments that are likely to last several years, won’t go out of style and a majority of them can be worn during any season.

"Try on everything that catches your eye, even if it looks weird on the hanger — it’s always better on."

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You’re an overwhelmed shopper

Do you ever walk into a store and feel completely overwhelmed by the number of options, stay to one area or shop strictly off mannequins? Don’t worry — shopping can be stressful, and we have a few easy tricks to try while shopping so you feel less anxious and don’t miss any potential great finds.

1. Do a once-over in the store. Look at the mannequins and the main pieces that jump out at you, and take it all in without picking up anything.
2. Start in drive-by zones. Go to the areas where you don’t think you’ll spend much time, but can get through their racks faster, and don’t miss anything potentially placed in there. This might be outerwear, accessories, basics, etc.
3. Go back to the standout items you saw, and work your way around that area. You’ll find items nearby that will match that mannequin dress that popped out to you. You’ll find matching outerwear, accessories and various colorways. The stores are meant to be set up so you can find an outfit in one area without feeling like you have to run back and forth between merchandise.
4. End with your go-to spot. I normally end at clearance or sale items because sometimes there are hidden gems or something very similar to a full-price item I picked up earlier.
5. Try everything on that caught your eye and you picked up. Even if it looks a little weird on the hanger — it’s normally always better on and worth a try.
6. If you’re really stuck or need help pairing something together, ask a store associate. They know the merchandise like the back of their hands and can direct you.
7. Look up the brand on social media and see how they style pieces. It’s likely you’ll find different looks on J.Crew’s Instagram than on an in-store mannequin as well as any popular trending pieces they’re promoting to consumers.

If you’re an easily overwhelmed shopper, try this theory out during a non-busy time. Don’t go during the weekend post-brunch rush or Friday after work — hit the store when it opens, a couple of hours before closing, on your lunch break or during a weekday. Once you create a non-stressful shopping environment and break it down into categories, you can really conquer the store and find its best hidden gems.

Originally posted on StyleCaster.

Chicago Fire’s Season 6 fall finale ended with quite the shocker — especially for Dawson. Her father, Ramon, was brutally stabbed. When she and Brett arrived, hoping to save him, his chances looked quite grim. Poor Ramon.

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The episode also left fans wondering if Stella and Severide will get back together after she drunkenly kissed him (and pretended she didn’t remember the next morning). Oh, and Hope’s scheming ways were finally discovered, she was fired and Brett told her off — finally.

Then, of course, Otis, Dawson and Herrmann are potentially turning a bar that was closing into a Molly’s North, with help from a new love interest for Otis: Lily, the bar owner’s daughter.

Yeah, a lot definitely happened, and seeing as the midseason finale was on Nov 2., fans are probably dying to know what’s ahead for Firehouse 51. If you can’t wait until the show returns on Jan. 4, then you’re definitely going to want to read the following spoilers.

1. Ramon’s fate

Will Dawson and Antonio’s dad live? Showrunner Derek Haas dished to TVLine in November about his fate, “A vague answer is that Dawson is going to be freaked, and Brett is going to try to step up, and they’re going to do everything that they can to save him. [The next episode is] going to pick up right where [the fall finale] left off.”

2. Stellaride

Will they or won’t they? As you can see above, Haas teased on Twitter, “Stellaride rising,” which seems to mean something positive is ahead for them. He told TVGuide in December about Severide and Stella, "A great deal of [the rest of] this season is an off-again romance between these two.” But it won’t be without conflict. Per Haas, "For her, there's a different man in her life that comes into play. For him, there's other things going on and so, yeah, we're gonna build it up for a little bit.”

Regarding their kiss, Haas told TVLine that Stella totally remembers kissing Severide. “You can tell on Severide’s face that she’s full of it. He knows she’s lying.” Haas added, “She knows she’s lying. She’s trying to float that balloon, but it’s not going very far. But I do like that Severide lets her off the hook.”

3. Hope’s return

As for whether or not Hope will come back, well, Haas teased to TVLine that it’s a possibility. He said, “There’s a 50/50 chance she’ll be back in the second half [of the season]. She’s such a great foil and a really great actress.” It also doesn’t seem that, if she were to return, she’d come back for revenge. Haas explained, “We’ve shied away this year from the true crazy characters.”

4. We will meet Severide’s mom

Haas also told TVLine, “We’re going to bring Severide’s mom into the picture in the second half of the season [for] a story that’s pretty involved, and if we can get Benny [Treat Williams, Severide’s dad], it will be ideal, but it’s hard because [Treat’s] not a regular on our show.” On Nov. 26, Haas also replied to a Twitter user asking about meeting “Momma Severide,” “We are going to this season but we haven't cast her yet. Looking like episode 616 but don't hold me to that.”

More: Chicago Fire Might Kill These 7 Characters in the Season 6 Premiere

5. Brettonio

While speaking with Entertainment Weekly in December, Haas had some good things to say about Brett and Antonio rekindling their romance. "Brett and Antonio are going to heat things up, like red hot, by the end of the first episode back." As you can see above, he also told a Twitter user that the first episode of Chicago Fire in 2018 will include a lot of Brett and Antonio. If you want to know exactly when they'll share a scene, Haas told another person on Twitter that Brettonio will appear in the second scene.

6. Another major crossover

As reported by The Hollywood Reporter in October, Chicago P.D. will celebrate its 100th episode by having a crossover with Chicago Fire. Per TVLine, it will air sometime in early March, and a few characters from Chicago Med will probably show up as well. Haas dished to TVLine that the episode will focus on "P.D. taking over Firehouse 51 for the second part of [the crossover], on a stakeout kind of a situation."

7. More Capp and Tony?

Compared to how much we see the other characters, viewers hardly get to see Capp and Tony shine. Well, that might change. Haas wrote them a standalone scene for Episode 14, but he's not sure if it'll air.

8. Molly’s North

Now that Otis, Herrmann and Dawson are officially looking into another location for Molly's, they are bound to encounter some drama along the way. After a Twitter user asked Haas about Herrmann's future, he replied, "I'll answer your question with a question. Do you think he can step back and let Otis run with his ideas for opening Molly's North?" As for whether or not "Molly's North will have a bumpy road," Haas answered on Twitter, "The opening will be on Otis's shoulders, so what do you think?"

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9. Severide’s marriage

Remember that time Severide got married? Well, it doesn't seem likely to come up until he decides to walk down the aisle again.

10. Episode 11’s ending

Haas' favorite episode from this season will air before the 2018 Winter Olympics, so fans should definitely tune in.

11. Otis’ romance

It looks like things are going to heat up for Otis and Lily. Haas also told TVLine in November about their relationship, "Yes, it’s going to be significant for a while. Otis has never really had, other than Severide’s sister, a love story on the show. So this is going to play out for a while."

12. A pregnancy?!

Whoa.

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13. Dawsey

According to Haas, "Next we see them will be in the aftermath of Dawson's dad's stabbing... Casey rushes to the hospital to see her." Overall, it seems like they are going to deal with a lot as a couple.

As for Dawson, Haas also teased that she will face even more heartbreak. She'll also focus some time on a "teenage girl," and Casey apparently won't be happy about the way Dawson handles her. Regarding the young girl, Haas also told TVLine, "We have a batch of episodes coming where it’s less about Ramon, and more about a young teenage girl that Dawson feels for, and Casey’s worried that she’s putting her heart into a precarious position."

Oh, and Louie will definitely be on Dawsey's minds. Jesse Spencer teased to TVLine in December, "The Louie storyline will come back in a different way. Those feelings will resurface. She did lose a baby, and then we had Louie, and then we lost him." He described it as "sort of 'the monster in the closet' a little bit, but in a good way. But there’s a lot of pain and emotion associated with that."

14. A very upsetting episode

You better prepare yourself, because this is what Haas told one Twitter user about the episode that will upset fans the most.

15. Stella and Brett

The last time we saw Brett and Stella, they weren't necessarily BFFs, especially after all that Hope drama. "It’s really the relationship with Kidd and her, and that will get resolved in the next episode," Haas told TVLine about their friendship. "I don’t necessarily like all internal conflict that keeps going for a long time. Look, good friends have fights, and then they work stuff out." She and Brett also end up working together and, per Haas, "click together like ruby slippers."

16. Casey and Severide

Does this mean literally?

17. Antonio and Gabby

Haas told TVLine that Antonio will "play a bigger part" in Chicago Fire in the aftermath of Ramon. "He’s going to be, for sure, in the next two [episodes], and then [there’s] a little bit of a break where you think, 'Oh, that was short,' but it’s not going to be as short as the audience thinks." Haas continued, "I know our audience well enough to know after the events of Episode 8, they’re going to be like, 'Why would they give us this if they’re not giving us more?!' And then there will be more."

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Who else is ready for the rest of Chicago Fire Season 6?

2018, we had high hopes for you being awesome, but two days in you are really disappointing us.

Climate change has impacted not only the weather, but also the ecosystem and everything in it, including, it seems, chocolate. It’s so bad, Business Insider reports chocolate could go extinct in 40 years.

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Say it’s not so! But, ultimately, it is. Cacao plants grow in a “a narrow strip of rainforested land roughly 20 degrees north and south of the equator, where temperature, rain and humidity all stay relatively constant throughout the year,” Business Insider says, and that land is especially sensitive to climate change. If the land is destroyed, so will be everything on it, and that, of course, includes our beloved cacao.

Major chocolate companies are researching ways to grow cacao in other environments and at differing elevations, but as of now, things are looking pretty bleak. Way back in 2010, Scientific American reported the spread of fungal disease had already begun to destroy cacao trees in Central America, which was their original natural habitat. These fungal diseases spread too, of course, so if climate change doesn’t kill our cacao, disease will.

Well, that's the sort of downer only a big bowl of chocolate something will cure. Good thing we still have it (for now).

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How depressing. Lets hope those scientists have success in finding ways to save our chocolate. Apparently, they are already pulling all-nighters.

It's not something we want to talk about over the dinner table — or anywhere to be honest — but we can't ignore the fact that 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 20 boys is a victim of child sexual abuse according to studies by David Finkelhor, director of the Crimes Against Children Research Center. Additionally, self-report studies show that 20 percent of adult females and 5 to 10 percent of adult males recall a childhood sexual assault or sexual abuse incident.

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While children are most vulnerable to childhood sexual abuse between the ages of 7 and 13, a Bureau of Justice Statistics report shows that 1.6 percent of children aged 12 to 17 were victims of rape or sexual assault, and a 2003 National Institute of Justice report found that 3 out of 4 adolescents who have been sexually assaulted were victimized by someone they knew well.

Learning your child has been sexually assaulted may be the worst thing a parent can imagine. But it's important for parents to be aware of the signs because kids often won't speak up about abuse. According to Stop It Now!, this tendency to keep quiet might have one or many different reasons. The child might feel guilty they were unable to stop the abuse. They may wrongly believe they somehow permitted the abuse to happen or they somehow deserved it. They may feel confused, especially if they experienced any physical pleasure or emotional intimacy surrounding the abuse. They may also keep silent simply because a perpetrator has bribed or threatened them not to tell anyone what happened.

We spoke to two experts to find out how to tackle this beyond-difficult situation and take appropriate action while protecting the child from any further harm.

According to Sydnie Dobkin, staff therapist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, while physical signs of sexual abuse (bruising, tears, blood, etc.) may be the most obvious, these are rare. Most signs of sexual abuse/assault show up in behavioral and emotional changes, such as:

• Regression — when an older child begins to behave more like a younger child, such as bed-wetting or thumb-sucking
• Creating a new word for a private body part
• Refusing to undress during appropriate times, such as bath, bed, toileting or diapering
• Dressing differently (either wear too much clothing or dressing inappropriately)
• Mimicking sexual behavior with other children or stuffed animals
• Displaying poor boundaries, for example being too rigid or too fluid with adults
• Displaying changes in mood similar to symptoms of anxiety and depression
• Displaying changes in sleep and appetite
• Withdrawing socially
• Experiencing a drop in grades/performance
• Showing an increased awareness and communication about sex-related topics that are inappropriate for their age

If your child (or any child) tells you they have been sexually abused or harassed, it's important to remain calm and collected — as difficult as that may be. "Thank the child for sharing, and gather necessary information about the abuse [and] perpetrator without overwhelming the child with questions," advises Mimoza Paloj, staff therapist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. "Create a space that is safe enough for the child to express all of their feelings [and] emotions in the moment."

It's important to communicate to the child that the abuse is not their fault, that they are loved and important and that they can trust you to keep them safe and protected from now on. You must also — as soon as possible — take any necessary steps to ensure the child is safe from the perpetrator, report the abuse to the authorities and get a medical evaluation if necessary.

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Help and support may be available from your school social worker or psychologist, and the school system can provide services to the child to assist their education process during this challenging time. Paloj strongly recommends the child and their family have mental health counseling to process the trauma of the abuse and move toward healing together.

Parents can also take a proactive approach by warning children about inappropriate or unwanted sexual attention. There isn't a hard-and-fast rule for when to start having this conversation. It depends on the child’s level of maturity and comprehension. That said, conversations about private body parts, boundaries and appropriate vs. inappropriate touching can begin from the age of 2. Additionally, Paloj recommends kids are taught the anatomically correct words for body parts — such as vagina and penis — so they know how to label and report any abuse or any other issues they have in a way that’s comprehensible.

For example, during bath time, parents can teach their children what parts of the body are private and not OK to show to or be touched by others. Dolls can also be used to demonstrate appropriate touch with children, and parents can share instances of when it’s OK to show certain body parts, such as at a doctor’s visit.

"As a parent, it is important that you model healthy boundaries around touch, play, sexuality, etc., for your child," says Paloj. "Don't create unnecessary fear or anxiety for unwanted sexual attention or advances, as this may teach children to be fearful of adults and impact their ability to trust and open up to others in a healthy way. Don't talk about body parts in a shameful, 'taboo' way, as this may create dilemmas around sexual expression and nudity in an unhelpful manner. And don't share personal stories of sexual abuse to young children who may not be able to emotionally deal with this information. Ultimately, it's crucial to encourage the child to share whenever someone has 'hurt them' and send the message that they won't get in trouble for sharing this information."

Dobkin provides the following tips as a guide for parents having conversations about unwanted sexual attention with a child of any age: 

• Discuss how to say no and how to ask for help from a trusted figure
• Try your best to be forthcoming and honest with your children
• Discuss consent and age-appropriate sexual contact
• Do be validating, empathetic, forthcoming and open-minded
• Don’t be invalidating, degrading, secretive or close-minded

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If you know or suspect a child has been sexually abused, contact your state's Department of Child Services, the ChildHelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline (800-4ACHILD or 800-422-4453) or the Stop It Now! help line (888-PREVENT or 888-773-8368). Advice and information can also be found at the Child Molestation Research and Prevention Institute (404-872-5152) and The Family Institute (847-733-4300).

No matter how limited your sex ed in school was, you probably learned at least one thing: In order to create a baby, sperm must fertilize an egg. Currently, in order to obtain sperm, you need a source, whether that's a partner with a penis or some sort of donor.

Now, scientists are getting closer to mimicking the body's process for making artificial sperm using stem cells. This could be a big deal for men with fertility issues as well as a way for those with a uterus to bypass dealing with a man in order to get pregnant.

Dr. Azim Surani, director of germ line and epigenetics research at the University of Cambridge’s Gurdon Institute indicated at the Progress Educational Trust annual conference in London that his team is halfway through the process of creating sperm from human stem cells. Ultimately, the goal is to create human sperm and eggs using human stem cells, or potentially adult skin cells. This process had previously been successful in mice.

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But as with any major potential breakthrough, it's best to proceed with caution.

“We can’t be absolutely sure that they are really sperm-like cells,” Surani told The Guardian. “There are developmental timers in cells and so you have to let them develop according to their internal timing.”

Another possible complication is the role of genetics. Because sperm contains genetic material, any flaws in the artificial variety could have lasting impacts on the resulting babies conceived using it, as well as their descendants. Creating artificial sperm in the lab may also help researchers understand the nuances of the specific components of gametes produced in the body — something that may assist with helping to better understand infertility.

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“If this was ever going to be used in a clinical setting we have to be sure that it has gone through all the right stages — all of these steps are incredibly important,” Surani told The Guardian. “You can make an egg that looks like an egg, but it might not be the right cell in molecular detail. You could get a lot of problems with that. You don’t want something that’s going to grow into some kind of abnormal structure.”

In other words, even if it looks like sperm and swims like sperm, it doesn't necessarily mean the genetic material and instructions it contains will function the same way as naturally produced sperm, which promises to be a challenge for researchers working on this technology.

So, like any artificial component of reproduction, fine-tuning the finished sperm product will likely take a while; Surani predicts it will take at least 10 years. But if/when that does become a reality, access to artificial sperm and eggs could prove to be a major game-changer for people who want to have their own biological children but are unable to do so.

Fans of Today will already recognize the coanchor who has just been named to be Matt Lauer's permanent replacement — and they'll also be excited because this new coanchor will bring some freshness to the role.

Hoda Kotb, a correspondent for NBC news and some of the network's other programs for nearly 20 years, has been filling in since the day it was announced Lauer was fired. On Tuesday morning, Today anchor Savannah Guthrie made the announcement that Kotb is staying in the coanchor chair with her. While there had been rumors of a possible outside hire coming in to replace Lauer, the choice of Kotb is not only intriguing but also exciting because it means two women will be leading the way at the Today news desk.

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"It’s 2018, and we are kicking off the year right because Hoda is officially the coanchor of Today," Guthrie announced on the show on Tuesday, Jan. 2. "This has to be the most popular decision NBC News has ever made, and I’m so thrilled... You are a partner and a friend and a sister, and I am so happy to be doing this."

That means Kotb will coanchor the first two hours of the show alongside Guthrie, but she's also going to keep her gig hosting Today's fourth hour with Kathie Lee Gifford.

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"I'm pinching myself," Kotb said when the announcement was made.

Kotb joined NBC News in 1998 as a correspondent for Dateline. She's been with the network ever since, and on the morning of Nov. 28, she was by Guthrie's side as they revealed together, live on Today, that Lauer had been fired following allegations of sexual harassment. Kotb just stayed in Lauer's spot after that, a transition NBC News Chairman Andy Lack said was seamless.

"Over the past several weeks, Hoda has seamlessly stepped into the co-anchor role alongside Savannah, and the two have quickly hit the ground running," Lack wrote in an email to staff Tuesday morning. "They have an undeniable connection with each other and most importantly, with viewers, a hallmark of Today. Hoda is, in a word, remarkable. She has the rare ability to share authentic and heartfelt moments in even the most difficult news circumstances. It's a tribute to her wide range and her innate curiosity."

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Kotb has already made her mark during her time as interim coanchor, and we can't wait to see what she does with the role moving forward.

Actors Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are officially outnumbered — and loving it. The couple, who has been married for nine years, celebrated the arrival of their first son on New Year's Eve. Nice timing! He'll never have trouble finding a party on Dec. 31.

The little guy joins sisters Haven, 6, and Honor, 9, and sports an H name of his own: Hayes Alba Warren. Papa Cash Warren posted a very sweet welcome to Hayes — and a tribute to Alba — on Instagram.

“You sure know how to ring in the new year! You showed up a few days early but we couldn’t be any happier. Your Mamma is the strongest woman I know," Warren captioned a pic of himself with his newborn son. "You’re so lucky to have her by your side. You have two amazing sisters who already adore you and I know you’ll be thankful to have them guide the way.”

Mama Alba also posted on social media about their New Year's surprise.

“Hayes Alba Warren 12/31/17 Best gift to ring in the New Year!! Cash and I feel so blessed. Haven and Honor are already obsessed with their new baby bro. #familyof5,” she wrote.

Alba recently posted a holiday shot of the family just before Hayes made his grand appearance, writing, "...our last Christmas as a family of four! Feeling so blessed and can’t wait to meet our baby boy. Thankful for our beautiful family that celebrated with us today - our smallest family gathering we’ve had in our 14 years together but it was perfect..."

Yep, those are matching red PJs by the fireplace as well as stripy hats and socks. Tell us again why our Christmas cards never look this good? Oh, right, because we keep forgetting to hire a stylist. Maybe next year.

The first time I found myself interested in a tarot deck I was walking around Seattle. I saw The Wild Unknown deck, the moon card facing outward, and felt drawn to them. They were so beautiful and evocative. Not long after, I ordered the deck and found an incredible amount of insight from pulling cards for myself.

In starting to explore tarot myself, I learned you don’t need a specific belief system to work with it. You can be religious, atheist, somewhere in the middle, and tarot is still available to you. You can think of it as a meditative device or a future-reading one, and there are as many ways to practice tarot as there are practitioners. Basically, if you’re interested in it, there’s a way tarot can be useful for you.

To learn more about tarot, I spoke with Sasha Graham, who has written several books on the topic, including her most recent, 365 Tarot Spells.

What is tarot?

“It’s a metaphysical device for understanding yourself and the world around you,” Graham says. Put simply, it’s a deck of 78 cards, divided into minor and major arcana. The minor arcana play out the same as regular playing cards, though the suits are different (wands, pentacles, cups and swords vs. clubs, hearts, diamonds and spades). The major arcana are what separate the two; the major arcana are a series of archetypes, like the fool, the empress and the tower. Some people use it as a meditation device, others as an oracle.

Finding a deck

There’s an old wives tale that your first tarot deck must be given to you, but it’s nonsense. “You want to find something whose artwork totally appeals to you, something that you think is beautiful and evocative, because you’ll want to go back to the deck over and over again,” Graham says. If that means a Shakespeare- or yoga-themed deck or a totally black and white deck, go for it. It’s all about what looks interesting to you.

How to pull a card

“I think one of the most beautiful things a person can do with a brand-new deck is to make a space — mark out a specific space and time to meet the deck — and looking at each card through a stream of incense, saying hello,” Graham says.

After that, she recommends starting with a daily card, just one, for a few minutes a day. If you find you have more time than that and are interested, go further. But one cards a day is a great place to start.

When you pull tarot, it’s good to have a question in mind. “You shouldn’t ask a predictive question,” she says, so avoid asking something that can be answered with a yes or no. And the best questions put responsibility back on you. “What can I do? How can I take personal action? You would never ask the tarot, ‘When will I fall in love?’ You would ask the tarot, ‘How can I best attract a relationship in my life?’”

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From there, you shuffle the deck in whatever way you’d like, keeping your question in mind. Cut the deck into three and stack it again. And then you can either pull the top card or spread the cards out and pull the one (or several) that feel right.

How do I know what the cards mean

“The first thing is you should just go on instinct and visual. And get rid of the phrase, ‘I don’t know what that means,’ and thinking of yourself as a novice,” Graham says. Your first step should be seeing what comes up for you when you look at the card. What element of the card drew your attention first? Trust that your impression of the symbols is accurate. “The second stop is a book. The third stop is looking the card up online. Each card has an infinite number of meanings, the most important one is one that resonates for you.”

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What spreads you should learn

A spread is what we call a layout of tarot cards. Pulling one card is a one-card spread. A popular but complicated pull is the Celtic cross spread, which involves 10 cards. By pulling a card a day, you’re already working with a one-card spread. Beyond that, Graham recommends a three-card spread that represents past, present and future. “The reason the past-present-future is perfect is because it’s also the linear nature of our stories, beginning-middle-end. It gives us that, like, three-act thing that we all innately recognize,” she says. “[It’s] a great way to see how the cards create stories when they’re placed together.”

What to do if the cards don’t make sense

“Make note of the symbol or message [you] receive from the card, even if it makes no sense. Write it down. It may make sense at a later date,” Graham says. “In the meantime, [you] can pull a second clarification card, but be careful to not start pulling cards like crazy.”

What to do if the cards come up upside down

Although some practitioners will read these cards as having different meanings than right-side-up cards, Graham says it doesn't matter. “When you’re first starting to read, don’t read reversals or upside-down cards; don’t even bother.” She promises you won’t face any intense misunderstandings about the card meanings if you skip it.

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On using other elements in your readings

Crystals, essential oils, incense, you name it — if you’re into it, try it. “Tarot is sensual,” Graham says. “A good tarot reading is seducing yourself. It’s like seducing your creative juices...” she explains.

“Ultimately, what happens when you work with tarot, what you’ve learned to do is read a symbolic language that can transfer to everything in your life around you,” she says. “And that’s when tarot leaps out of a deck, [when you] see that everything shares this common language through which you can cultivate meaning and understand yourself in the context of your entire life.”

Congratulations are in order for Paris Hilton. The reality star just got engaged, and like so many other things in her life, her proposal was seriously extravagant. Then again, what else would we expect from the socialite and bedazzled star of The Simple Life?

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Hilton has been dating actor Chris Zylka (best known for his role on HBO's The Leftovers) for nearly two years even though they met eight years ago. They were on a holiday ski trip in Aspen, Colorado, when Zylka popped the question at the top of a snow-covered hill with a crazy view of mountain ranges in the background.

"I said Yas!" Hilton wrote on Instagram to announce the big news followed by a string of wedding-related emojis. "So happy & excited to be engaged to the love of my life. My best friend & soulmate. Perfect for me in every way. So dedicated, loyal, loving & kindhearted. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world! You are my dream come true! Thank you for showing me that fairytales do exist."

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According to Hilton, who relayed the news to People magazine in an exclusive interview, he managed to pull off a total surprise proposal. "I was so excited and surprised! I immediately said yes!" she told the magazine.

Zylka also clearly knows how to pick out a ring per his fiancée's tastes too. "The ring was so gorgeous and sparkling," she added. "I was shaking as I put it on. It is the most beautiful ring that I have ever seen!"

For Zylka, marrying Hilton sounds like a dream come true. "Paris is the most beautiful and incredible woman both inside and out," he said. "I feel like the luckiest man in the world to be marrying my dream girl. I can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives together."

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These two seem so very much in love, and we couldn't be happier for them. Congratulations!

Finding the perfect name for your baby can be an arduous process. Do you go for something simple and elegant? Something unique and creative? Something that's representative of your heritage? Parents of twins have double the struggle: They have to find two perfect names. To make it all the more difficult, those names also need to sound nice together since parents will likely spend most of the next 18 years shouting them together as if they were one word.

We tried to take some of the hard work out of all this for you by pairing up names for baby boys that sound just lovely together. Some are based on the most popular names of 2017, and others are some older classics.

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Whether they're alliterative, thematic or just plain sound nice, we've got more than 50 twin boy names for you to peruse. You can even go nuts and mix and match.

Twin boy name pairings

1. Atticus, Asher
2. Silas, Sebastian
3. Oscar, Oliver
4. Cassius, Callum
5. Levi, Liam
6. Elijah, Isaiah
7. Matthew, Michael
8. Jayden, Jaylen
9. Ethan, Nathan
10. Jayden, Kayden
11. Landon, Logan
12. Logan, Lucas
13. Caleb, Joshua
14. James, John
15. Jeremiah, Joshua
16. Logan, Luke
17. Alexander, Benjamin
18. Andrew, Matthew
19. Chance, Chase
20. Hayden, Hunter
21. Alexander, Nicholas
22. Gabriel, Michael
23. Jacob, Joseph
24. Andrew, Benjamin
25. Andrew, Anthony
26. Benjamin, Samuel
27. Aiden, Jayden
28. Christian, Christopher
29. Brandon, Bryan
30. Jacob, Lucas
31. Liam, Logan
32. Nathan, Noah
33. Alexander, Andrew
34. Alexander, Anthony
35. Elijah, Ethan
36. Nathan, Nicholas
37. Aiden, Ethan
38. Aidan, Noah
39. Jason, Justin
40. Logan, Mason
41. Maddox, Mason
42. Nicholas, Noah
43. Benjamin, William
44. Garrett, Gavin
45. Henry, William
46. Jayden, Joshua
47. Jeremiah, Jeremy
48. Jonah, Noah
49. Jordan, Justin
50. Matthew, Nathan

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Celebrity twin boy names

Looking for a little pop culture inspiration? Check out these cute twin boy names from some of our favorite celebrities.

• Nelson and Eddy – singer Céline Dion
• Hunter and Jake – model Niki Taylor
• Dane and Trey – actor Lee Majors
• Christian and Edward – actor Mel Gibson
• Matthew and Gregory – actor and comedian Ray Romano
• Julian and Aaron – actor Robert De Niro
• Henry and Rufus – singer James Taylor
• Kristopher and John – actor Jane Seymour
• Gus and John – actor Julie Bowen
• Matteo and Valentino – singer Ricky Martin

Twin name themes

Finding a name theme you like can help you narrow down your baby name choice. When naming twin boys, consider alliterative pairs (names that start with the same letter), such as Luke and Landon. You could also pick names with the same number of syllables, such as Jax and Jude or Cody and Caden. Other cool themes include picking two destination names (such as Austin and Brooklyn) or names with similar origins (Aidan and Kieran).

One word of caution: Avoid getting too cutesy with twin boy names. Easton and Weston might be better puppy names — especially 10 years down the line.

A version of this article was originally published in June 2011.

Marriage and parenting are two major aspects of some women's lives. How a woman deals with being married and how she parents also come with criticism, which can often make a woman feel like she is going insane, she isn't good enough or she isn't living up to society's standards. Jaime King has dealt with it all, but the way she chooses to see marriage (she's been married for 10 years to Kyle Newman) and handles motherhood (she's a mom of two boys, James and Leo) is something every wife and mother needs to hear.

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While promoting her new film, Bitch, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, King opened up to SheKnows not only about the body shaming she's endured over the years but also about what it's like for her to be married and to be a mom. A topic showcased in Bitch, where the 38-year-old actress plays the protagonist's sister, is how easily stressed women become when they feel like they have so much to do in such a little amount of time — and how they are expected to do it all and stay sane in the process. This is something King definitely related to after she first read the script.

"Yes, it’s something that I feel every day," she said. "It’s definitely, I think, the hardest thing that I contend with inside myself as a mother, and as a human being, as a friend and as a spiritual person. I think there’s a consistent question of how do I stay attuned to myself, what’s going on inside of myself, protecting my spiritual connection."

For King, ensuring she's taking care of herself, even while trying to make sure everyone else in her life is happy and healthy, is far from easy. "How do I make sure I’m meditating, doing that which takes care of me spiritually, which takes care of me in every way, right?" She continued, "How do I that, while at the same time earn a living doing what I love in an industry that’s freelance, while being able to create art that is a true mirror for humanity? How do I stay attuned to humanity by having personal deep connections with people and the time to observe life and strangers?"

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She even described being a wife and a mother as sometimes a "really intense experience," which is another reason she thinks Bitch is "such an important film": because it speaks to the experiences many wives and mothers feel daily. "There’s not a day that I don’t feel guilty about something," King admitted. "That’s just the truth. There’s always something that I could be doing better or more of, but I think that that comes from my need to be a perfectionist because I’ve always been a perfectionist."

Something she's realized is that nobody's perfect, including herself, and that type of unrealistic expectation shouldn't be put on anyone. "My idea of perfection is doing my most excellent and bringing my heart to everything that I do," she explained. "But I realize that’s a completely unattainable goal to put on oneself because what we feel is our most excellent can change on a moment's basis."

King is the first to recognize how unfair it is all of the pressure women face to maintain a perfect life as a wife and as a mother. "So, really, it’s about self-love and self-care and how do we find that so we can recognize that, ‘Hey, I’m kicking ass. I know I’m doing the best that I can. I’m not fucking perfect and I’m gonna make mistakes and also know that I’m doing everything with the best intention that I can.'" She continued, "It’s really difficult to find balance in a world that keeps wanting to hurl ideas of what your life should look like."

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Like parenting, being a wife hasn't been all sunshine and rainbows for King. It's come with many obstacles, but that's totally normal. In November, she and Newman celebrated their 10-year wedding anniversary — and staying together that long has come with a lot of hard work. "The reason why we’ve been together for so long is because we worked hard and that working hard requires a consistent examination of ourselves, a consistent willingness to compromise [and] to know when we won’t compromise."

For anyone who's struggling in a relationship, King offered up some advice: "There’s no right or correct way to make a marriage or any kind of relationship work other than, for me, remembering that it’s just about how can I ease my partner’s pain, how can I make him feel acknowledged and supported and loved." She's also a firm believer that there isn't just one person, including a spouse, who is going to make you feel whole at all times. That's why friends and family are so important to have by your side.

"Here’s the thing, we will never find fulfillment from one human being," she said, before adding that the "fairytale idea that we're gonna get married" and your husband or wife is going to satisfy you completely is far from true. "When I say that no one person can fulfill us, if that were the case, then we wouldn’t have a need for family, we wouldn’t have a need for female friendships," she said. "No man will ever fulfill what a woman can fulfill for me. Period. End of story." She clarified, "Women need to be heard, men need to be acknowledged. And women know how to hear one another when they are at that space where they have chosen, when they realize there is room for more than one of us at the table."

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Being a woman is both a beautiful, powerful and, at times, tough job, but one thing King makes clear is that if anybody can get through life, take on a parenting role and be a wife, it's a woman. Next time you feel like you're going insane or don't have enough time in the day to get everything done, including what you need to do for yourself, look to Jaime King.

Additional reporting by Lauren Joskowitz

Nikki Reed is having all the new year feels. The actor took to social media to express her gratitude for a year of big life changes — complete with a gorgeous nude mid-pregnancy photo taken by her husband, Ian Somerhalder.

“2017 you changed me forever," Reed captioned the picture. “You made me understand what it means to be human. You made me a mom. You made me a true believer in a love I’d only ever dreamed of….”

See? It's tough to find the bright spots, but 2017 wasn't all bad. Reed and Somerhalder welcomed their baby girl, Bodhi Soleil, on July 25. This is the couple's first child together, and the pair — who married in April 2015 — is over the moon with their new addition. A source for Us Weekly said Reed and Somerhalder "really wanted a baby... Nikki said she always knew she wanted to have kids before she turned 30." The source added, "They are incredibly happy together. Ian worships Nikki. He’s so sweet to her and treats her like a queen!”

There are, for the most part, two kinds of people who watch The Bachelor. There are the people who watch it because they genuinely believe in love and want to watch it unfold on-screen. And there are people who are just there for the drama. This season appears to be one for the latter group of viewers. We're only one episode into Season 22 (with the second episode airing on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 2), and Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s season already promises plenty of drama.

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It's been six years since Luyendyk appeared on Emily Maynard's season of The Bachelorette (that's Season 8 for those keeping track at home). Because of that, viewers likely don't remember much about Luyendyk, and if they do remember anything, they likely just recall he did pretty well on Maynard's season. It's still kind of a mystery why producers chose him to be this year's Bachelor, though a recap at the beginning of the first episode reminded us he truly was a likeable contestant. Mature, kind, family-oriented — what's not to love?

And yet the fact that Luyendyk is such a safe and pleasant Bachelor means this show will have to find its magic, dramatic zingers somewhere else. That might be the reason there's been so much emphasis on the drama between the female contestants so early in Season 22. During the arrivals and the first cocktail party of the season, we saw women with their claws fully out. Was it just me, or did they seem more ruthless and cutthroat than women typically are during the first night?

I have two possible theories about this. Either the episode was edited to make it appear there's more drama than there actually was, or producers purposefully cast rabble-rousers, knowing they would need something to keep viewers interested until Luyendyk could prove he's worthy of our affection.

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Without getting into too many spoilers, the most obvious example of this is Chelsea. She was quick to nab the first one-on-one time with Luyendyk, and later, as other women were stressing about getting any time with him at all, she swooped in to steal him from another contestant for a second chat. That led to a pretty passionate make-out session and landed Chelsea the First Impression rose, even after she talked a lot of trash about the other women. She's established herself as a pretty early villain for the season, and viewers are taking note.

While every season certainly has its villain, it's unusual for one to be established so early on.

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Regardless of what's coming on this season of The Bachelor, there's one thing that's already for sure: Luyendyk isn't the most interesting part of the show right now. That title definitely goes to the women.

It's a new year, and the blessings continue to rain down. Today, with just over a month to go before it hits theaters, our 2018 blessing comes in the form of a new trailer for Fifty Shades Freed. Is it just me, or is this year already way better than last year?

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The surprise trailer dropped during Monday night's premiere episode of The Bachelor, which was already the No. 1 TV show we were looking forward to watching in 2018. But then, The Bachelor decides to drop an all-new Fifty Shades trailer during the same two hours of prime time TV. That's a happy New Year indeed.

Sure, a lot of the trailer is a recap of what we've already seen in previous teasers for the third installment. There's the wedding. There's Ana and Christian heading for their European honeymoon on his their private jet. There are plenty of steamy scenes in the Red Room of Pain. But there's one big moment we haven't seen yet, and it comes during the last couple of seconds of the new trailer.

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That's right. There's Ana's doctor dropping the bombshell, "It seems you're pregnant, Mrs. Grey," as Ana's jaw hangs slack. Yeah, that's about how I'd respond to hearing that too, TBH. Then again, all of the scenes where Ana takes control of her career, her marriage and the safety of herself and her husband (nice to meet you, badass version of Ana) make up for that shock moment at the end.

Those who have read the Fifty Shades books won't be surprised by the pregnancy news, but the film adaptations have been known to take the source material and add some twists and turns readers don't expect. We can't wait to see how Ana and Christian handle this news when the movie finally premieres.

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Speaking of which, Fifty Shades Freed hits theaters on Valentine's Day; it truly cannot come soon enough.

Chrissy Teigen is the super-relatable domestic doyenne we've all totally fallen in love with. After the launch of her cookbook Cravings in 2016, we became totally obsessed with the hilarious model-turned-lifestyle expert. If you follow her on Snapchat or Instagram, you've probably seen some of her amazing cooking and lifestyle hacks (I'm looking at you, delicious coconut hamburger).

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But it looks like the avid home cook is looking to branch out from the kitchen. According to TMZ, Teigen has applied to register the trademark "Cravings" for use on a line of home goods, including kitchen appliances (obvi), linens, curtains and even hair-dryers.

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I love shopping as much as anyone, but even more exciting to me is the fact that she also applied to use "Cravings" as the title of a new blog that would explore her passion for cooking, recipes, home decor and lifestyle topics. Like I needed one more thing to distract me online when I should be working... but hey, at least I'll be learning how to live my best life from a true master!

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There's no word as to when any of these new projects will launch. Teigen may be super-busy, but knowing what we do of her work ethic and ambition, it seems like it's only a matter of time before we start seeing "Cravings" popping up online and in stores.

Nothing can actually prepare you for the reality of being a parent. In 2013, Isabella Dutton, a 57-year-old mother of two, wrote an article explaining why she regretted having children. While she loved her kids, Dutton said, she ultimately wished she had remained child-free, as she was when she got married, but changed her mind because her husband wanted kids.

Needless to say, the internet exploded over this piece. While it’s become somewhat more palatable for women to talk about not wanting kids or even being ambivalent about motherhood, saying you regret having had children is taboo beyond the definition of the word. Maternal love is depicted as all-consuming and immediate, and to say you’ve experienced otherwise is a direct assault on the concept of motherhood and femininity.

The narrative goes that all people who have vaginas want children, and once you’ve had your child, you will realize what love really is and be unable to imagine what your life was like before or what else your purpose in life could have been. (The assumption that birth and pregnancy are synonymous with uncompromising joy is one of the reasons postpartum and prenatal depression are so difficult to talk about.)

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For her 2015 study, Regretting Motherhood, Israeli sociologist Orna Donath interviewed many women who wish they had not become mothers. The regret was born from everything from never having wanted children the in first place to realizing the reality of motherhood was nothing like what women were told it would be to a loss of independence and creativity that came with parenting.

“It is society’s responsibility to face up to the consequences of pressuring women into motherhood,” wrote Donath, “And to look into the eyes of this regret, just as we were looked in the eyes and promised that motherhood is for the best for all of us.”

Imagine posting openly on Facebook for all your friends and family to see your genuine, uncensored feelings about having children. Maybe you have a community of affirming and empathetic people, but if you don’t, expressing even for one moment you wish you’d taken a different path in life could prove treacherous to say the least.

I Regret Having Children is an anonymous and open Facebook group (there is also a private group) in which folks can talk about exactly that — their regret, how they came to have kids in the first place and how they’re coping now — and receive support. It’s likely an actual lifesaver for people who feel trapped in their current circumstances and need to know they aren’t alone in feeling like they made the wrong decision in becoming mothers.

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“I often daydreamed about what my life would have been like if I had chosen not to have children,” posted Z. “The times which seemed to be most filled with frustration were between the ages of zero to nine with pretty much all of them. That’s a lot of years of frustration and feeling trapped and depressed by the constant drudgery and monotony of the daily tasks that are required to run a household that supports children with their constant activities and need for direction and attention.”

Dr. Katie B. Garner is a researcher and educator in Chicago seeking to advance conversations around motherhood. “There is a sense of feeling trapped when you don’t have a partner present, when there’s no child care available and it all falls on you. Many families are in isolation, but it’s deemed unacceptable to talk about ambivalence or regret, and so we’re told to keep quiet. But just because you don’t say that you regret motherhood doesn’t mean that you don’t. There are more women out there than we’ll ever know who harbor feelings of ambivalence and regret.”

Living with your own feelings of regret is one thing, but what about folks like Dutton, who made their feelings known? Should people who regret having children ever tell their kids how they feel?

“It depends on the kid,” says Garner. “I work with my kids to have them see me as a person. It’s not a comment on their self-worth to say I have needs too. That increases empathy; it assures them that they aren’t the center of the world, and that’s healthy.”

Donath too has tackled this question in her work, emphasizing that women can regret having their children, but also still love them. “One woman I interviewed told me she’ll talk to her daughter about the difficulties of motherhood and the possibilities that it’s not for everyone, that there are different paths. She said, ‘What kind of a mother am I if I lie about what motherhood has been for me? I want my daughter to have the best she can in her life.’ Mothers are trying to protect their children in their own way.”

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The pressure to have children, Garner notes, is largely placed on white, upper middle-class, educated women, and because that’s a group with more political power than other folks (poor women, folks of color, for example), it’s where change can begin to take root. “When there are more of these women being honest, saying, 'This isn’t for me,' hopefully that will put pressure on the government to create more robust support structures, like accessible child care. In the meantime, silencing and judging women isn’t going to change anything; it just adds to the isolation and shame.”

By Chanel Dubofsky

In case you're not yet here in 2018 with the rest of us, there's big news. Justin Timberlake has new music on the way. And it's the way he chose to announce his upcoming album, Man of the Woods, that makes his announcement by far the most extra thing to happen to music in 2018 so far.

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Timberlake made the announcement via a video that's a weird compilation of clips of him out in the wild nature of America. It's rustic; it's gritty; it's earthy — it's a new era for Timberlake, y'all. Honestly, it's hard to describe, and it's a real trip to absorb, so you should just watch it yourself. Seriously, do not hesitate. Go watch below.

That was... something. Right? Like, I'm not the only one who thought that was just the teensiest bit hokey, am I? Like, it's very sweet Timberlake is crediting his wife, Jessica Biel, and his son, Silas, with inspiring him, but there's a lot happening here, and it's a bit odd. Well, for Timberlake, that is. It's just so — what's the word — Beyoncé-ish in its Lemonade-like aspirations, it's almost hard to take him seriously.

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Clearly, I had a lot of thoughts, so here are some of the hottest ones I had while watching the Man of the Woods teaser.

1. OK, I can get behind an album inspired by his family. That's probably going to be sweet and emotional. Who wouldn't be down with a throwback to the "(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time on You" days?

2.a. Inspired by where he's from? But all this video is so far is a compilation of shots of the outdoors. Where exactly is Timberlake from? Was he raised in a snowy forest? I'm confused.

2.b. I Googled it. He's from Memphis. I've never been to Memphis, but I'm fairly certain it is not a snowy mountain stream.

3. Aww, I love seeing him snuggle Jessica Biel. Aren't they just perfect together?

4. There are a lot of arms-out Jesus poses happening here. In the snow, in the water — this is getting more extra by the second.

5. OK, but why would anyone, especially Justin Timberlake, walk across a snowy field wrapped in a giant blanket? That is not practical winter attire. As someone who has spent a fair amount of time in the outdoors, I'm becoming increasingly skeptical of this guy's self-proclaimed man of the woods status.

6. Every time I hear him say, "Mountains. Trees. Campfires," I can't help but roll my eyes. Is anyone taking this seriously?

7. Again, I've never been to Memphis. But I am certain that it's not considered part of the Wild West.

8. As ridiculous as this is, JT looks hot AF standing on that cliff.

9. This is a lot of running in a lot of different landscapes.

10. Is... is JT a horse now?

11. Nope, he's still JT, and he's dancing in a fringe jacket.

12. SILAS!

13. In case anyone missed the fact that this is about a new album and not just a weird conceptual short film, let's have some shots of Timberlake and Pharrell Williams in a recording studio. Sure. Why not? That makes total sense.

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That was quite a trip, fam. Honestly, that video was far more confusing than it was informative. But we did learn at least one thing: Timberlake has a new album coming, and we're going to have to listen to it just to see if it gives us any more insight into that white boy Lemonade nonsense he just pulled. Well played, JT.