There's nothing as thrilling as a great kiss (it's the stuff love songs are written about!), but it might help you to enjoy your next makeout session even more once you realize that kissing really is good for your health. If you'd like to prevent sickness, decrease pain and burn a few calories while you're at it, it's time to pucker up.

Here's what the experts have to say about why we all should be kissing a lot more often:

1. Boosts bonding

Whether you're smooching a baby or making out with your spouse, locking lips promotes intimacy and boosts bonding. Dawn Maslar, a biology professor and award-winning author sums it up like this: "When we kiss, both men and women produce the hormone oxytocin. It's often called the 'love hormone' because it causes us (particularly females) to bond." The fact is, we kiss the ones we love, and love the ones we kiss!

2. Spurs arousal and enhances sex

Frequent sex can enhance everything from heart health to your self-esteem, and there's no better primer for sex than kissing! As Carol Queen, the staff sexologist at Good Vibrations, points out, "Kissing is a powerful type of foreplay... it helps increase the chances that both partners will have a good and pleasurable erotic experience."

3. Fights illness

It may sound counterintuitive, but swapping spit is a great way to fend off viruses — especially if all that kissing leads to sex. Research from the journal Medical Hypotheses indicates that women build up immunity against the cytomegalovirus by kissing infected partners. Another study performed at Wilkes University found that study participants who had sex once or twice a week had higher levels of the infection-fighting antibody immunoglobulin A. So if you want to make it through cold season unscathed, it's time to pucker up!

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4. Makes better marriages

Seriously. It's not just that frequent kissers may have stronger marriages (which is great for mental and emotional health), but kissing can actually help you choose the right partner. When you kiss someone, your body is subconsciously sharing information about your respective immune systems. The technical term is major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Biologically, it's important for partners to bring different immune system genes to the table so that their offspring will have a better opportunity for survival. So if kissing your crush immediately douses the flames of love, you might be able to chalk it up to biological incompatibility.

5. Increases happiness

Kissing releases endorphins, and to quote Elle Woods from Legally Blond, "Endorphins make you happy." Since depression affects an estimated 17.5 million Americans and costs approximately $30 billion each year, why not give yourself a free happiness boost with a little smooching?

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6. Decreases pain

During a heated, heart-racing kind of kiss, your body releases adrenaline, which can actually reduce feelings of pain. Pair that with the similarly pain-reducing endorphins that are released during physical intimacy, and locking lips gives you a double whammy for fighting that nagging headache.

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7. Lowers stress

How often do you feel frazzled and exhausted at the end of the day? Blame it on your body's natural response to stress: cortisol. Dr. Sharon Stills, naturopathic physician and upcoming author of R.E.D. Alert — Get Real and Heal, points out that "kissing lowers cortisol levels. Cortisol is our stress hormone and it has a negative effect on our immune system, endocrine system and brain health, specifically the hippocampus." So if you can lower stress and reduce those negative effects by simply stealing a kiss with your spouse, do it as often as you can!

8. Burns calories

Sure, kissing may not burn as many calories as, say, running a mile, but it does pump up your metabolism to about twice its usual rate. Most people burn about 1 calorie a minute at rest, but according to Dr. Stills, kissing burns about 2 to 3 calories per minute. You won't want to skip Zumba in favor of a makeout session, but next time you're lounging around on the couch with your spouse, turn up the heat with some calorie-boosting kisses.

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9. Saves face

Kissing doesn't just burn calories — it's a workout for your face. If you fear your jowls are starting to sag, try tightening things up with some regular, vigorous kissing. It's the perfect non-surgical prescription to enhance your youthful appearance: safe, free and fun! (OK, so we're not totally sure about this one... but it's worth a shot).

10. Turns up the fun

Speaking of fun, kissing is a blast! According to Gina Cloud, women's health advocate and creator of GinaCology, "There are more than 30 kinds of kisses in the Kama Sutra. Kissing is such an important way of expressing ourselves, and the many different ways we can do it bring it into the realm of creative. With so many ways to kiss and express ourselves through it, fun becomes part of the experience, and fun is a great tool for happiness!"

Originally published Feb. 2013. Updated July 2016.

Um, spoiler alert! JoJo's latest vacation is starting to make us think that she might not give a final rose after all on this season of The Bachelorette.

According to In Touch, JoJo was seen in Mexico in late June — in exactly the same area where Bachelor in Paradise is being filmed.

"JoJo was at the Grand Luxxe [in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico]," a hotel guest told In Touch. "The contestants were staying at Hotel Playa Escondida in nearby Sayulita, but they had their dates and Fantasy Suite nights at our hotel, the Grand Luxxe."

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"It was strange that JoJo was there since she’s supposed to be engaged!" the In Touch source added.

Strange, indeed.

Being that she was at the Grand Luxxe after filming wrapped on her season of The Bachelorette and during filming of Bachelor in Paradise, it's not a huge leap to assume that JoJo was in town to film with the Bachelor in Paradise crew — that is, if this source is reliable and even really saw her in Mexico. But there's also the possibility that JoJo was just visiting friends and laying low at a super posh resort to stay out of the public eye now that her season is airing.

So, what gives? Did JoJo just ditch her Bachelorette guys to hook up on Bachelor in Paradise? Honestly, we really couldn't blame her at this point. With suitors like Chad and Alex, it's not hard to believe that JoJo jumped ship and ran for greener pastures — or a beach in Mexico.

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There's already been tons of rumors about several engagements on this season of Bachelor in Paradise, so if JoJo really is there to fall in love and not just visit, she might actually be in luck.

What do you think? Did JoJo pass on all The Bachelorette guys for some Bachelor in Paradise action?

I just got back from a two-week vacation abroad. I'm that person on your Facebook feed that fills you with loathing and makes you want to throw your laptop at your office wall. I'm the internet millennial who advocates for experiences over material goods. I'm the book nerd who quotes Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey at you that, "If adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad."

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I am that awful person who goes abroad for two weeks every summer. And I'm not even sorry about it, even if a whole lot of people want me to justify this apparently atrocious behavior.

It began when a friend was getting married in France, and as a bridesmaid, my attendance was required. I spent a year and a half saving up for what at 25 (and even now) was going to be an astronomically expensive endeavor for me. As the wedding got closer, the costs kept multiplying, and I couldn't pull it off. I just didn't make enough money to spend two weeks in Paris and the Loire Valley, especially with skyrocketing airfares. But here was this $2500 I'd killed myself saving, the vacation time I hadn't used all year was accrued, and I thought, "Where else could I go?"

The answer was obvious: Back to the place that I had fallen in love with as an undergrad studying abroad, where I had merely scratched the surface of exploring and where I had never in my life felt more like myself. I decided to go back to Great Britain. Somehow, despite the currency being even more expensive than the Euro, I made it work. I spent two weeks there, rented a car and drove between Oxford, Bath, Northern Cornwall and Southern Wales and ended with a few days in London. I stayed on budget and fell back in love with a country I one day hope to call my own.

After that, I was hooked. I'd spend all year saying no to that new purse or the Starbucks run. I wasn't going out and running up a large bar tab. I brought my own lunches to work, and I kept the clothes shopping to a minimum. Most of this was necessary anyway as I was simultaneously putting myself through graduate school, and yet I still had people demanding I justify this expense.

I spent a lot of years listing off the ways I don't spend money to try and explain how it was possible that, as a twenty-something-year-old, I could afford it. I spent even longer explaining how I used credit card points and travel deals to pay for hotels or cars. How going abroad doesn't have to be insanely, outrageously expensive if you're smart about it. That I would rent economy cars, go before tourism season started, and spend most of my time in the middle of nowhere that your average tourist never stepped foot in. My parents were even having to go so far as to tell their friends and relatives that of course they weren't funding these trips and that I was paying for them by myself.

And the people who didn't care about the cost of these trips all had something to say about the extravagance of taking the time away from work to go on them. Co-workers would make snide comments about how it must be nice I had so little to do at work that I could go on vacation. I'd get berated for being upfront that I'd have no cell service and predominantly no internet, so sorry, I would be fully off the grid. Maybe their phones got cliff-side service, but mine sure didn't. Snide comments would follow me out the door despite normally having done a month's worth of work in advance in order to make my time away as easy as possible for those left behind.

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For years, I had a laundry list of reasons why I was filling your Facebook feed with photos of Cornwall's craggy cliffs, Scotland's glens and Wales' highest summits, as well as Bath's best tea rooms, Oxford's neatest bookshops, Dorset's rocky shores and Cumbria's sheep. I back-tracked, I apologized, I justified and I downplayed something that filled me with inordinate joy — all to avoid the shame of loving something not everyone has the chance to experience. I felt bad that I had the privilege to save for a trip, even though I sacrificed in other areas to do so. I allowed myself to be lectured for embracing the millennial wanderlust from within the confines of my steady, full-time employment and bill paying, which did not advocate quitting my job to float around the world. I started limiting the photos I would share, despite photography being one of my deepest passions and these photos being the culmination of the joy I experienced on that trip.

But as I've grown older, traveled farther afield by myself and become more comfortable in my own choices, I've stopped apologizing for doing something I love. In a world that prioritizes self-care and "me time," I say this annual trip is a year's worth of rejuvenation, inspiration and happiness packed in 12 short days. If I am not despairing of you for not traveling nor being callous that it is not a feasible life decision for you, then why should you disdain me? It is our jobs to carve out a niche of joy wherever we can in this world. For some, that may be your morning cup of Starbucks you're Instagramming. For others, the smile of their child when she first opens her eyes or the calm of an hour of perfect solitude to meditate. For me, it's two weeks exploring, photographing and, hell, even just sitting and enjoying a cup of tea in a country that I adore.

So to all those who have big opinions on whether or not I have the right to travel if I want, you might want to block me on Facebook because a new batch of photos is coming your way.

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No parent expects to have a child born with a physical disability. When I was born in the late 1970s, it was a delivery-day surprise. Ultrasounds were just starting to be done, and even then, no one could tell that the fingers on my right hand were not curled up but were, in fact, missing. There was also no internet for my mother to go to for answers or any online community for her to connect with. She was thrown into the deep end of parenting a child with disabilities when she had had no idea that she was even going to be swimming that day.

Today, parents of children with disabilities have some advantages my mother did not have in terms of access to information and advice, but they face the same questions and difficulties. As someone with a disability who was lucky enough to be raised by a mother who — in my biased opinion — got a lot of things right, here are six things I wish parents knew.

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1. You need to be our champion from day one

When the doctor handed me to my mother, he said, "I'm so sorry, there's something wrong with your daughter." This is likely the way — whether during an ultrasound or at delivery — many babies with physical disabilities are introduced to their mothers. It's painful to know that in your first moments you were a disappointment. But my mother took me in her arms, looked into my eyes and said, "We'll get through it, babe." We know there's a period of adjustment, pain and, yes, disappointment, when parents first learn that their child is disabled. But we need you to be on our side as soon as possible, because not everyone will be.

2. We don't necessarily need to be "fixed"

Not long after I was born, a doctor suggested to my mother that they remove the bones from my toes and put them where my fingers should be with the hope that they would grow into fingers. My mother, thank God, said no. She was smart enough to know that he was offering to fix my more-visible disability in exchange for one that could be covered with a shoe. He was offering to allow me to look "normal," but possibly at the cost of my mobility. My mother said no, and she never looked back. As I was growing up, there was never any discussion of how to "fix" my hand, and I am grateful for that, because it made me feel accepted and loved for exactly who I was.

Some children can greatly benefit from assistive devices or surgery. But I would recommend that you follow our lead. If we don't feel limited by our disability, be careful to not make us feel like we should.

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3. Avoid pity

When I would cry to my mother about my hand and ask her why I was born this way, she would often say, "God never gives us more than we can handle." She encouraged me to believe in my own strength and my ability to thrive. Although I am now an atheist, the sentiment continues to be powerful for me. Growing up with a disability means we are going to have a harder time in some ways than many of our peers, but it also means we gain a certain kind of toughness that only those who are considered "other" develop.

4. We are going to be teased — help us learn the right way to handle it

There's no way to avoid it — at some point, other children are going to make fun of our disability. When we become adults, we may no longer be teased to our face, but we will always be stared at. That's a difficult thing to accept, so help us figure out how to face it when we're young. My mother's method was to tell me that all of those people could go fuck themselves. She never let me think that they were right about me. She always told me that they were in the wrong and that they were not worth my time. And also, in case I missed it the first time, that they could go fuck themselves. I appreciated those words then, and I appreciate them now.

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5. Not everything has to be about our disability

Disabled soccer camp! Disabled English classes! Disabled picnics! Being part of the disabled community is important for children, but sometimes we just want to be kids. Give us a chance to figure out how to make things work on our own.

6. Know that having a disability can be a gift

If I could go back now and be born with a "normal" hand, I wouldn't do it. Being disabled has made me who I am, and I kinda like that gal. It has also made me more empathetic, open-minded and accepting than I may have been had I grown up as an able-bodied, upper-class white girl, and I wouldn't give that up for anything. Most people with a disability that I know don't pity themselves or wish they were any different than they are, so don't parent us with the assumption that we do.

Stimulating your clitoris is a gateway to mind-blowing orgasms, but there is no one method that fits all, and that's crucial to remember before you invest in a vibrator.

"Some people enjoy direct, powerful vibration while others prefer a light sweeping sensation — and others would prefer to keep their clitorises out of the picture completely," says Anne Hodder, a sexuality coach and educator who works with sex toy manufacturers.

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Some clitoral vibes are actually made to be worn, like finger vibes, which makes the masturbation process easier, Hodder says. When choosing a vibrator, these hard, firm details must be considered.

“Plastic or ceramic can provide an intense sensation that fans of powerful and direct clitoral stimulation enjoy,” Hodder says. “Silicone is another popular and body-safe vibrator material and offers that firm sensation without the hardness of something like plastic, plus it warms to body temperature pretty quick. These materials are considered body-safe and are recommended for people looking to spend money on a sex toy made to last.”

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When shopping at a store, Hodder suggests looking for vibrators that have testers on display. “Contrary to popular belief, there’s no one way to buzz,” she says. “Some vibrators offer a fast buzzy type of vibration while others give off a deeper rumble.”

What's with the weird shapes?

Rest assured there’s a good reason for their various curves and fork-like apparatus. Some vibrators have forked ends that sit against either side of the clitoris, almost like a cradle or tuning fork, that are made specifically for people who like direct and intense vibration, Hodder says. Others have a scoop-like end that almost cups the clitoris for a “surround sound” type of stimulation. Some are textured with ridges or little nubs and others have thin, flexible fin-like extensions that flutter.

It's all about options! Without further ado, Hodder suggests six new vibrators that stimulate the clitoris: 

1. PoP Vibe by Screaming O

Hodder describes this one as "a handy clitoral vibrator with an elongated and angled neck, which makes it great for people who have a hard time reaching certain external erogenous zones. It’s also super comfortable to hold and is easy on the wrist." It boasts three powerful speeds and the vibrating end is coated in body-safe silicone. And they come in bright colors because, why not have a little fun with your fun? (Screaming O, $30).

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2. Womanizer W500 Pro

"Worst brand name EVER and yeah, it looks a lot like an ear thermometer, but this sex toy has been blowing everyone’s minds thanks to its powerful suction sensation," Hodder says. "Some people say it can inspire orgasm in less than a few minutes and others appreciate having a unique alternative to vibration that can get them off faster and easier. The W500 model offers two different sized heads — because clitorises don’t come in one shape or size! — which is a nice upgrade but you’ve got to be willing to pay the price" (The Pleasure Chest, $220).

3. Screamin’ Demon by Screaming O

This mini vibe is a powerful bullet encased in a body-safe silicone sleeve shaped for direct clitoral stimulation, Hodder says. Its flexible “horns” serve the purpose of cradling the clitoris and a firm, rounded bead in the center provides firmer pressure (Screaming O, $18).

4. Eroscillator

Hodder calls this one "a must-have for people who’ve tried lots of vibrators but have yet to find something that can get them off in a satisfying way." It may look like a "spaceship/electric toothbrush hybrid," but Hodder says this is the original oscillating massager and has helped countless people experience orgasm for the first time. It comes with several attachments and is endorsed by Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer (Eroscillator, starts at $109).

5. Touch Plus by We-Vibe

If you're searching for a "no-frills clit vibe" that offers strong and powerful vibration, this one is for you. The Touch Plus comes in a body-safe silicone shape with a little scooped divot on one side that can cradle the clitoris if you like, Hodder says. "It feels amazing in the hand and is comfortable to hold for long periods of time, plus it’s rechargeable and 100 percent waterproof" (The Pleasure Chest, $100).

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This vibrator has a forked tip and a powerful motor in each tip, which Hodder says guarantees intense vibration power and offers a unique way to stimulate the clitoris without having to make direct contact. "Simply position the clitoris between each tip and try pinching or squeezing them together, almost like a clit sandwich," Hodder says (Jimmy Jane, $59).

If you're wondering what LuAnn de Lesseps' latest blog post for Bravo is about, all you really have to do is watch last night's episode of The Real Housewives of New York — it's a whole lotta Tom.

The only difference between her blog post and the show is that the blog post has, in black and white, exactly what everyone knew de Lesseps was thinking: "I think they are jealous that I found my soul mate and that I’m getting married."

She is, of course, referring to all the other ladies of RHONY who have aired their grievances — and annoyance — over de Lesseps' whirlwind romance with Tom D’Agostino, which she can't stop blabbering about.

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De Lesseps also went into more detail on her blog post about why she got all up in Ramona Singer's grill over the two-faced business that has been going on this season.

"Confronting Ramona over what she said about me and my relationship with Tom was necessary to preserve our friendship," wrote de Lesseps. "I would rather hash it out in person than talk behind her back, so that was what I did. I know that I may have seemed harsh when I called the girls bitches but that was how they were acting towards me except for Carole who surprised me with her kind words... I expect my friends to defend me and to be happy for me (and not gossip about me behind my back)."

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Honestly, we can't say we blame de Lesseps for being mad about Singer's shenanigans, but it's also obvious that de Lesseps' constant talk about her relationship with D’Agostino is beyond annoying.

Now, my roommate and I in college had a rule of thumb: If we had a friend who constantly talked about all the awesome sex they were having, in reality, that friend wasn't really getting any. It's kind of like the old adage that if you have to talk about how much money you have, you probably aren't that rich.

That's not to say de Lesseps isn't really head-over-heels in love with D’Agostino. However, it almost seems like a red flag at this point that she feels she needs to announce her bliss every five seconds. Like, is your relationship really that great if it seems like you are always trying to convince everyone — and yourself — of how wonderful it is?

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LuAnn, we get it, you're in love — and we're happy for you. But if you keep hitting everyone over the head with it, you're bound to get hit back with some drama and smack talk. This is The Real Housewives of New York, after all.

What do you think? Are the RHONY ladies just jealous of LuAnn de Lesseps?

For millennials like me, plastic surgery is no longer a taboo subject. We openly talk about repairing, improving and enhancing our bodies through surgery, and for most of us, the decision to get something nipped or tucked is a personal choice that isn't judged too harshly. Many of my friends have undergone successful breast augmentations, rhinoplasties, vaginal rejuvenations and smaller cosmetic procedures like the injection of Botox or fillers. It's not surprising to me that the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported that 15.6 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2014, a three percent increase from 2013.

If you're considering getting plastic surgery, don't go to just any surgeon! Here are five tips for finding a plastic surgeon that will deliver the results you want without risking your health.

1. Make sure the surgeon is board-certified

It's a little-known fact that any physician with a medical license, without training, can legally perform cosmetic surgeries. This means a gynecologist or pediatrician could legally perform a cosmetic surgery! The first step in finding a great plastic surgeon is to make sure he or she is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. There are plenty of other organizations that offer certifications, so don't be fooled if a surgeon claims he is certified by another board.

Enter the information of the surgeon into the American Board of Plastic Surgery's online verification form to make sure he or she is certified.

2. Be aware of common red flags

Generally, beware of surgeons who offer to perform multiple surgeries at once or who try to upsell you into getting additional surgeries or who use negative language about your body during a consultation. A reputable surgeon will maintain a professional manner during your consultation. If you feel disrespected or pressured to have procedures you didn't inquire about, leave.

Dr. Malcolm Z. Roth and Dr. Anthony Youn of the American Board of Plastic Surgery also warn against doctors who offer discount coupons, advertise heavily or lack hospital privileges.

3. Research the surgeon's board record

Even board-certified plastic surgeons can be terrible at their job, so make sure you research the surgeon's record to learn about any past or current complaints or malpractice lawsuits. You can usually get this information by contacting your state medical board.

If a surgeon you are considering has a lawsuit on his or her record, keep in mind that this doesn't necessarily mean that the claim was legitimate. It might be a good idea to talk to the doctor about the claim and get more details — plastic surgery can be emotional for patients, and sometimes claims are raised unfairly.

4. Come prepared with the right questions

When you go to your consultation, there are some questions you should ask to get a better idea of the skill level and experience of the surgeon you are considering for your procedure. If the surgeon seems flustered or irritated by these questions, it's probably better to play it safe and choose another doctor.

Dr. Joseph Berardi, founder of theplasticsurgeon.org, recommends that before choosing a surgeon you always ask, at the bare minimum, how many times the surgeon has performed your procedure, who will be assisting with your procedure and where your surgery be performed.

These types of questions will give you a better idea of if the surgeon actually specializes in the procedure you want, who else will be involved in your surgery who you might also want to check the credentials of before proceeding, and if it will be possible to get emergency care if you should need it during your surgery.

5. Ask for recommendations

While it's necessary to check up on a surgeon's credentials, history and reputation, asking friends who have had successful procedures for a recommendation can also be a great way to find a plastic surgeon. Everyone has different preferences, so if you like the work a surgeon has done on a friend or relative, you will be more likely to like your results if you visit that doctor as well. Also look at before-and-after photos to find an example of your ideal procedure outcome.

Always remember that your body is unique, and a procedure that looks amazing on a friend or in a before-and-after photo might not translate as well on your body. A great surgeon will give you a realistic assessment of what he or she can do and, more importantly, what he or she can't do.

One of the great things about the growing acceptance of plastic surgery is that it increases the chances of having an honest conversation about the risks that can be associated with such procedures if they are performed by an unskilled or *shudder* unlicensed surgeon. Shows like Botched, which depict disfiguring, self-esteem shattering plastic surgery mistakes, have made us very aware that finding a certified, experienced plastic surgeon is important if we choose to go under the knife. If you're looking for a reputable plastic surgeon, make sure to consider these five tips for finding a doctor that will make sure you stay safe and healthy during your procedure.

Sarah Silverman almost died last week from a terribly unfunny freak throat infection, but true to form, the comedian found a way to make it both hilarious and thought provoking.

File this under Jeopardy! categories that don't exist but totally should: I'll take "weirdo body parts I didn't even know I had" for $500, Alex! Answer: This little flap covers your trachea and prevents food from going down your windpipe, but sometimes it goes rogue and tries to kill you out of nowhere. Question: What is the epiglottis?

No, seriously, what is that thing? And how could such a tiny thing nearly kill a woman in her prime?

When Sarah Silverman posted about her weeklong stay in the ICU and brush with death thanks to an infected epiglottis, most of us had two immediate reactions: gratitude that the funny lady was still here, and confusion because most of us have replaced everything we learned in high school physiology with random trivia about Real Housewives and the Kardashians. (No shame from me — I know more about Brandi Glanville than I know about some of my blood relatives.) But Silverman's condition is one we all should know more about, as infections of the epiglottis affect over 200,000 Americans each year and can be deadly if not treated immediately.

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Your epiglottis can become inflamed due to an injury to your throat, spider bites to your face or neck, heat damage (another reason to not drink too-hot coffee!), cancer and inhaled drug use. But by far the most common causes are bacterial or viral infections, which is what happened to Silverman. Most cases are brought on by HiB, or haemophilus influenzae type B, a common bacteria that can cause severe infections, including pneumonia and meningitis. There is a vaccine for it, but it wasn't introduced until 1987, too late for the 45-year-old to have been immunized against it as a child.

Epiglottal infections are most common in children but can affect people of any age. Once inflamed, the little flap of skin can quickly swell, blocking off your airway and causing you to suffocate to death unless immediately treated.

At first symptoms may be mild — Silverman originally went to her doctor for what she thought was just a bad sore throat — and can include changes to the voice, difficulty speaking and swallowing, drooling and a fever in addition to the pain. Eventually the swelling of the epiglottis can become so severe that it causes respiratory distress, which can quickly turn life-threatening.

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The infection is often treated first with antibiotics, but if the respiratory crisis is severe, then more drastic measures must be taken. Silverman, for instance, was placed on a breathing tube for a week while her body fought off the infection.

But while her condition was incredibly serious, her mood remained characteristically light. "I stopped a nurse — like it was an emergency — furiously wrote down a note and gave it to her," she wrote on Facebook about her semiconscious time in the ICU. "When she looked at it, [the note] just said, 'Do you live with your mother?' next to a drawing of a penis." Which is exactly why Sarah Silverman is a national treasure! (Dear Sarah, I'm so glad you're feeling better!)

As the temperatures rise to above 100 degrees F, my 7-year-old twin daughters and I frequently find ourselves at the city pool in the summer. Unlike the pools of my youth, this area is pristine. The water is a sparkling blue and clean. The Olympic-size watering hole has lanes cordoned off for serious swimmers, diving boards, an amusement park-grade waterslide and a large family section. There’s even a splash pad off to one side for the younger kiddos and at least a half dozen lifeguards patrolling at any one time. It’s an amazing resource, and I’m happy to have it available, gladly paying the $12 each time we go.

Imagine my surprise, then, when one day, strolling through the women’s changing area, I looked up to see an old sign with a very troubling message drilled into the wall.

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Meant to outline the pool rules, the sign used perky colors — reds and blues — and cartoon sketches outlining the dos and don’ts of the area. No running, no diving, no glass, etc. As my eyes continued down the sign, an image and message jumped out at me.

No rough play.

That’s a fine and important rule, and there are many ways it could be depicted. Kids wrestling, perhaps, or someone pushing someone else into the water. Instead, we saw this:

My city spelled sexual assault wrong. What it is depicting is an utter intrusion of a woman's space without consent. The sign laughs it off like it's a joke.

This is rape culture at work.

My kids asked me about the sign, as kids do, and we went over all the rules. When we got to that image, however, I paused.

Then I told them that if a man or boy ever tried to get their bottoms off, that was not play at all, and they needed to tell an adult immediately.

Of course my words were received with the canned, glazed look of acceptance kids show you when they’re not particularly listening. My girls were about to go swimming. That’s where their minds were. They smiled and nodded and agreed, but more likely because the blue waters of the pool beckoned, and they knew what they needed to do to get to the other side.

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I’ve spoken to them about it since, comparing inappropriate touching to getting lost, getting in trouble or seeing someone else do something they shouldn’t. I used the only-parents-and-doctor line to try to show them that a boy pulling off their bathing suit while laughing and making it a game was the same as someone touching them in any other circumstance. Those are all messages we ram into children from a very young age, but somehow, when it comes to men invading our personal space without consent, the message stops short. I hope I managed to push it through.

It’s not a game; it’s not behavior that should be normalized. It’s criminal. It’s rape culture. This sign says, "Hey, when swimming while male in Florida, remember to not sexually assault anyone, but if you do, boys will be boys."

Kids are visual creatures, and they understand messages at their base level. A sign such as this — one my kids walk by weekly — normalizes non-consensual sexual behavior. It makes it cutesy and funny. The picture doesn’t depict "play" at all, and I do not want my girls associating that type of behavior with something lighthearted and fun. How many times have women heard growing up that they need to lighten up, that the bra-snapping, the sexual innuendos, the snide comments, the butt-grabbing are all just in good fun?

Having internalized signs like these from the youngest of years, girls are more likely to stay quiet, to accept that these infringements are just "boys being boys."

Since the sign says "no rough play," many would defend it as the city is, apparently, against it. However, I would argue that semantics are important, and I don't want my children ingesting these images at the pool and equating advances like that as playful. In addition, it's a very sexual sign, what with the bottoms coming off, which solidifies the "good old boy" jokey joke.

To my city’s credit, when I called to ask about the signage, they expressed apologies immediately and confessed that while signs are looked at every year to ensure they are in good shape, if the written messages are relevant, the signs have stayed. The city’s sports coordinator, Michelle Weydert, said that particular sign had probably been there for more than 20 years.

“It gives a correct message of no rough play, but not the correct image. Because that’s an inappropriate image,” she said.

Weydert assured me (without my prompting) that she would travel to the pool to take a look at the sign herself that day, and she did. “After looking at the sign, I had staff take it down right away,” she said. “We plan to have some new signs made with appropriate images and wording.”

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Parents, we can make change. If you see something, say something. Even if it’s just a silly old sign. Because words mean things, and pictures are worth a thousand of them. I learned this week that a complaint can make physical change. And I couldn’t be prouder of my city.

My girls deserve to swim and have fun without internalizing patriarchal messages. And now they can.

If you haven't seen it yet, you will soon. German lotion maker Nivea has commissioned an ad already being called 2016 dumbest — a commercial that features a seagull squirting sunscreen on kids from way up in the air.

Yes, it looks like the seagull is pooping on the children:

Why would anyone think this is a good idea? Ah, well... we can only imagine they've been driven to the brink of complete desperation by having to contend with the reality that is actually trying to protect a small child from being fried by the sun.

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There are a thousand and one things to love about summer, but let's face it, kids manage to make you feel like you're wielding a weapon of mass destruction and not a small tube of liquid designed to save them from the horrors of skin cancer. For those puzzled by the Nivea commercial, let us present to you what really happens when you try to put sunscreen on a child: 

Step 1: Assess your target.

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Give your child the once over like a doctor examining his subject: How many tantrums have there been this morning? Is the subject calm? Hungry? Thirsty? Can you approach them with the idea of heading out to the pool without being reproached?

Step 2: The sneak attack.

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Channel your inner ninja to glide up behind your child and try to wax on, wax off the sunscreen before they have time to figure out what's going on. When they try to stop you, announce that you're going to the pool in your best "I'm-a-super-caffeinated-host-of-a-kid's-show" voice. When they slowly back away wide-eyed, stop and reassess.

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Step 3: The distraction.

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Hand over your unlocked phone in an effort to focus your child's attention on something other than the lotion. Manage to get one arm sufficiently covered before your child squirms behind the couch. You'd text your partner for backup, but the pint-sized genius still has your phone.

Step 4: The bribe.

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While you may not brag about it to your mom friends on Facebook, from time to time we all have to compromise with our kids to accomplish a goal. Since precious daylight is wasting away, you decide to speed negotiations along by skipping over the offer of a banana nut muffin and go straight to the good stuff: Three Double Stuf Oreos if she'll let you finish. You manage to get the other arm, back, chest and torso coated before you run out of chocolate ammo.

Step 5: Intermission.

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In your frustration, you wiped your hair off your brow and accidentally got some sunscreen in your eye. You abandon the project temporarily while you run to the kitchen sink to rinse out your eye and treat yourself to a well-deserved cookie.

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Step 6: The idle threat.

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Tell your child that if they don't want to wear sunscreen, then fine, you'll just stay home instead of going swimming. Practice your yoga breathing when they shrug and tell you they don't care.

Step 7: Regaining the upper hand.

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Renew your child's interest in venturing outdoors by telling them if you stay home there will be no screen time, and take your phone back to drive the point home. Marvel at your stellar parenting skills while you apply sunscreen to your child's legs and feet.

Step 8: Lead by example.

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When your child balks at the idea of applying sunscreen to their face, you take the opportunity to show them how it's done and coat your own body is SPF. In your effort to hurry, you accidentally get sunscreen in your other eye. Repeat step 5.

Step 9: The ambush.

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Pull out all the stops in an effort to complete your sunscreen mission — screen time, snacks, the promise of a puppy, whatever it takes to get the job done. You swipe every inch of their face you can in the 30 seconds they let you touch them, then vow to make them wear a hat just in case you missed some spots.

Step 10: Finally go outside.

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At long last, you grab your towels and head out for the pool, hoping that you can get some decent swim time before those predicted afternoon showers show up to ruin your fun.

Wait... Was that a raindrop?

Originally published July. 2015. Updated July 2016.

Big news for fans of Housewives feuds: Melissa Gorga and Teresa Giudice are back on friendly ground. Gorga chatted with Life & Style and took part of the blame for the issues between the sisters-in-law.

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Gorga subtly referred to Teresa and Joe Giudice's time in prison as the reason why the families decided to band together and leave the past in the past. “I just decided to let things go, and I think she feels the same," she said. "There are bigger issues in the world. We realized that if we can’t get a handle on our relationship, that’s pretty sad.”

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Gorga partly blamed their day jobs as Real Housewives of New Jersey stars for the familial tension. There were "people pushing us not to get along,” she said. As we all know, drama and conflict make for the most heightened plot lines. But at the end of the day, Gorga insisted, the family decided to band together around Teresa as she deals with having her husband in prison.

The stars are even back to doing public appearances together. Just yesterday, Giudice shared a photo on Instagram of herself and Gorga prepping to chat RHONJ on Extra. Of course, it's possible that the smiles are all for the cameras, but we can't help but believe this quote from Gorga: "Whatever Teresa needs, we’re just there for her right now. She knows it. We love each other."

More: Joe Giudice's prison sentence was already drastically reduced

Because no one said naming your fur baby had to be so serious, we've got almost 100 cheeky dog names for owners who can take a joke. While these names may sound nonsensical to some, you might get a kick out of a canine-friendly name inspired by your favorite celeb or pop culture icon. (Billie Howliday, anyone?)

At the very least, one of these snappy names will make for a great icebreaker at the dog park:

Funny dog names based on famous people

1. A-fleas Ansari
2. Anderson Pooper
3. Bark Obama
4. Bark Wahlberg
5. Barkevious Dingo
6. Barking Madoff
7. Billie Howliday
8. Brad Sit
9. Chuck Norris (for a small or fancy dog)
10. Diggy Azalea
11. Dog Johnson
12. J.K. Growling
13. Jack London
14. James Earl Bones
15. Jim Barksons
16. Julio Diglesias
17. L.L. Drool J
18. Katy Pawry
19. Maria Sha-ruff-pova
20. Ma Barker
21. Notorious D.I.G. (or Diggie Smalls)
22. Pawtrick Stewart
23. Piss Hardwick
24. Rosa Barks
25. Ruth Bader Ginsbark
26. Sinéad O'Collar
27. Sir Francis Bacon
28. Snarls Barkley
29. Sophia Vergrrra
30. Spambot
31. Tina Spay
32. Queen Elizabark
33. Vera Fang
34. William Shakespaw

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Funny dog names based on pop culture

1. Bilbo Fleabaggins
2. C3 Pee-O
3. Chalupa Batman
4. Darth Maul (for a small, harmless dog)
5. Deputy Dawg
6. Fuzzbucket
7. Hairy Pawter
8. Hamburglar
9. Jabba the Mutt
10. Lady Lump (perfect for a lazy dog)
11. McGruff the Crime Dog
12. Mr. McGiblet
13. Mulligan
14. Nerf Herder
15. Orko
16. Princess Pee
17. Ramen
18. Salacious B. Crumb (perhaps for Jabba the Mutt's sidekick)
19. Sasha Fierce (for a cowardly dog)
20. Weeny Cooper (for a dachshund)
21. Scarlet O'Hairy
22. Turtle O'Power
23. Ubu
24. Underdog
25. Virginia Woof
26. Whoopi
27. Winnie the Poodle
28. Xena Waggly Princess

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Funny dog names based on silly words

1. Bumfuzzle
2. Collywobbles
3. Fopdoodle
4. Gardyloo
5. Gubbins
6. Lollygag
7. Mollycoddle
8. Sassafras
9. Schnigglepeuf (supposedly, this means an enjoyable fart)
10. Snickersnee
11. Tara Diddle
12. Toondoo
13. Wallaby
14. Widdershins

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Just plain funny and punny dog names

1. Countess Von Scuttlebutt
2. D.J. Doggywampus
3. Defense Secretary Waggles (for a guard dog or small yapper) 
4. Donglebum
5. DOTUS (Dog of the United States)
6. Droolina
7. Earl Yippington III
8. Eleventeen
9. Flee/Fleigh (the latter for a girl)
10. Fu Dog Chew
11. Grrrrace
12. Knucklehead Wonderpup
13. Lord/Lady Lapdog
14. Madame Barklouder
15. Mittens (especially for a large-breed "tough" dog like a doberman)
16. Mr./Ms. Kitty
17. Mrs. Mugglesworth
18. Pickles McPorkchop
19. Piewacket
20. Rear Admiral Dan/Ann Ruffington
21. Rudy Loosebooty
22. Sir Yaps-a-lot
23. Tomato/Tom-ah-to

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Originally published May 2015. Updated July 2016.

Once you have a successful adoption, there are so many firsts you are excited to finally experience. While summer is typically a time for fun and relaxation, it has probably been a struggle to enjoy while going through the adoption process. Now that you have a baby, the summer vacation with your family that you have dreamed of for years is finally going to come true! You definitely want to make this summer memorable. Here are some great ways to spend your first summer as a family after adoption.

1. Enjoy a staycation

Especially if you have a sensitive toddler, traveling can be challenging with your new family. However, there are plenty of things you can do in your city to enjoy summer fun and to create awesome memories! Introducing your baby to all the cool summer activities in the area will start traditions that she will cherish as she gets older. Plus, you can take lots of pictures to look back on together!

If you would rather spend more time at home, there are many things you can do with your new family at home that will create awesome memories. Buy a sandbox and fill it with different toys to play with. As your baby ages, she will enjoy filling up buckets with sand and burying the toys. You can also buy a kiddie pool for your backyard to cool off and splash around in the summer sun. If your baby is testing out walking, you can also buy a sprinkler for some fun playtime. Be sure to capture all these staycation memories on camera and create a photo album that you will treasure.

2. Take a short trip

You don't have to take a huge vacation to enjoy the summer! Even driving an hour away from home can present so many fun summer activities. Research some cool local spots or activities and plan a day trip. Perhaps there is a cool nature trail nearby to explore for the day. Or you can visit a water amusement park with a baby-friendly section. If there are beaches nearby, you can take your child there to explore the sand and play together in the shallow waves. These activities are immensely more fun when you get extended family involved for a day trip! A big family day trip is a great way for parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins to bond with the new family member.

3. Visit out-of-town family

Summer is the perfect time to take a trip and visit out-of-town family! Whether they met your new family addition when you first brought her home or whether they have never met your baby, planning a trip to visit them is a great opportunity for family to get to know your child better. You will create priceless memories and establish beautiful relationships. Plus, it is a blast to go to a different city and explore it with your new family as you'll see familiar sites from a completely different perspective.

4. Create memories of everything

No matter what you choose to do this summer with your new family, whether it is a staycation or a trip across the country, you want to capture every special moment. This is your first summer as a family, and you want to be able to enjoy it and look back on it fondly. Take lots of pictures and create a scrapbook of all the things you did during the summer. You can also create keepsake crafts for the baby's room documenting her first summer. If you take video of the first experiences your baby has throughout the summer, you can create a DVD that will be great fun to pull out when your child brings home boyfriends or girlfriends in the future!

Another great way to capture this special time of year with your new family is to hire a professional photographer for a summer-themed photo shoot of your new family. These will make for precious photos that you can display beautifully in your home.

5. Wait until adoption is finalized before leaving the country

For those who love globetrotting or who have family outside of the country, it is important to remember that unless your adoption is finalized, you're not allowed to leave the country. If your timing is going to be cutting it close, make sure you factor in time to get the updated birth certificate and then a passport. If you do not have plenty of time for each of those steps, it's better to stay stateside for the first year. Plus, that's much easier and more cost-effective with a baby anyway.

Nicole Witt is the owner of The Adoption Consultancy (www.TheAdoptionConsultancy.com), an unbiased resource serving pre-adoptive families by providing them with the education, information and guidance they need to safely adopt a newborn, usually within three to 12 months.

"Hands up. Don't shoot." It's a chant we've heard over and over again at Black Lives Matter protests. We heard it in Dallas on Thursday night. "Hands up. Don't shoot." And then the shooting began. Eleven police officers shot. Five police officers dead.

It's another tragedy in a week of tragedies. We saw Alton Sterling, a father of five, killed by police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Tuesday. The next day, it was Philando Castile, a supervisor in the nutrition services department of a school, killed by an officer during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. Both men were black. Thursday night's protesters were speaking for them and for countless others whose names have become headlines in recent years, hashtags shared across social media.

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People were angry on Thursday night. They had every right to be.

People are angry today. They have every right to be.

Already the hashtags are changing. #Dallas #BlueLivesMatter

Share them. Share them along with #BatonRouge #FalconHeights #AltonSterling #PhilandoCastile #BlackLivesMatter — not instead of.

One tragedy this week does not negate another. And while all three are intrinsically tied, one does not justify another. We can't keep doing this.

Five police officers were murdered in an act of callous hate. They were murdered by cowards who chose to disrupt a Black Lives Matter rally that was peaceful and civil. They may represent the anger palpating through our country, but they do not represent the individual people of the Black Lives Matter movement, the people who stood on a Dallas street Thursday evening, asking for the very opposite of what happened.

Their words were a call for nonviolence.

"Hands up. Don't shoot."

We should be angry today at the people who took five lives and seriously injured six more. We should be angry at the people who used an important movement, Black Lives Matter, as a chance to enact an act of hate.

We should be angry.

But we can't let that anger replace that which was already there. The deaths of Alton Sterling, of Philando Castile, of Sandra Bland, of Eric Garner, of Tamir Rice do not go away today because five police officers were murdered.

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The heartbreak of this week, the desperation that sent people out onto that Dallas street to peacefully protest, those feelings cannot be tamped down as we move from one issue to the next, with the changing of the headlines.

It's especially easy for white America to do that today. Racism is not something white America likes to talk about — to face our privilege, to tangle with issues with which we have no experience. Standing up for cops gunned down is easy.

They were good guys with guns! They were running in when others ran out! They were protecting and serving! The media isn't trotting out their arrest records today to tell us how awful they were and how they must have deserved that public execution!

Oh, how easy it is to move on and find a comfortable thing to protest, to put our heads down and hide from the things that scare us.

Change has never come from taking the easy route. You don't have to choose what to be angry about today.

We can be angry at bad cops who kill innocent black people and angry at bad people who kill innocent cops. We can be angry that we live in a country where there are people being targeted not for something they've done but for what they look like.

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We can be angry. But more important, we should be.

We should put our heads up so that one day the answer will be "I won't shoot."

Today I'm answering a question from someone who had one great boss — and then several awful ones. She wants to know, how do I get a good boss again?

Question:

I've had bad luck with bosses. In ten years, I've had only one good boss who knew how to treat employees. He gave regular raises, a Christmas bonus and gave me purchasing power within my department and control over my schedule.

Since working for him, I've been fired from one job and left three because I wasn't well-supervised. I don't think I expect too much. I want to be paid what I'm worth and to be shown tangible respect by being given decision-making authority in areas important to me.

In my current job, I work for a control freak. I'm stifled and underutilized. I'm trying to gut it out, but I'm not sure how much longer I can stand it here. Should I stay? And if I leave, how do I find a good boss the next time around?

Answer:

From what you've written, you've worked for five less-than-stellar bosses and held six jobs in 10 years. Further, you don't like your boss. Employees who don't like their supervisors often learn the feeling is mutual — their supervisors rarely like them. This means that the raises, flexibility and positive comments you long for won't materialize.

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Should you stay? Not without a change. Consider what will be true if you remain another six to 12 months in a situation you find intensely frustrating. Will you be a better person or employee for the experience? Or will your attitude further erode?

Clearly something has to change, and since you can't change your boss, you need to consider what's within your power to change. After all, what if some of your job problem is you? Although poor supervisors exist, how did you happen to find five in a row? Were you unlucky? Were you so desperate to find a new job that you jumped into one before realizing how high-risk the supervisor was?

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Or, worse, are you an employee who brings out the worst in supervisors? You want decision-making authority. What have you done to earn your boss's trust — or have you simply expected to be given authority?

Here's what I know. When you place full responsibility for the problem at the feet of your supervisor, you keep yourself a victim. If there aren't ways in which you can improve, and even if your boss creates 100 percent of the current problem, you can change only yourself — and by doing so, impact the situation.

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You ask an important second question. When you next search out a new job, do so with eyes wide open. What vibe do you get from the other employees in the office? Do they smile? Are they engrossed in their jobs? If a support staff leads you back to interview with a manager, notice how the manager treats that staff member. What types of questions get asked of you in the interview? How are you listened to? When you ask questions, are the answers straightforward?

Most employers ask applicants, "What puts you in the job market?" You can absolutely ask an employer, "How did I get so lucky that you have a job opening?" and "Please tell me what would tell you that you'd selected the right new employee to hire."

© 2016, Lynne Curry. If you have a career questions you'd like Lynne to answer, write her @ lynne@thegrowthcompany.com. Lynne is an executive coach and author of Solutions and Beating the Workplace Bully, AMACOM. You can follow Lynne through her other posts on sheknows.com, via www.workplacecoachblog.com, www.bullywhisperer.com™ or @lynnecurry10 on Twitter.

Jon Bon Jovi is a great guy, and we imagine a pretty great wedding guest (he's even walked a fan down the aisle before) but one Miami wedding appeared to make him very uncomfortable.

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According to Daily Mail, Bon Jovi was attending the Florida wedding of bride and groom, Jennifer and Charlie, when Lourdes Valentin (who was singing at the wedding) began belting out his 1986 single "Livin' on a Prayer" — and she tried hard to coax him into joining her onstage.

The moment was captured on video and uploaded to YouTube by Cool Coconut Studios, but it's uncomfortable to watch.

It's pretty obvious that Bon Jovi does not want to get onstage and sing out his tune and would rather just be left to enjoy the wedding in peace, and this is something that has made the internet very, very angry.

The comment section of the video is filled with angry comments that call the behavior of those hosting the wedding "rude" and "tasteless."

"This was so painful to watch. Poor Jovi," Eric commented.

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TheSacko echoed these thoughts, writing, "I never seen someone so uncomfortable at a wedding before. If you wanted him to sing, then pay him. Otherwise don't call him out like that and just let him enjoy the wedding and activities."

"Ugh, don't play an artist's song when he's trying to chill at a wedding reception," cifan wrote. I'm sure he would have appreciated just having the night off rather than feel obligated to sing one of his toughest songs cold through a crap PA & mic for free just to not be rude to the wedding couple."

Michael L. Edmonds also commented on how gracious Bon Jovi had been in getting up on stage, but he really felt for him. Edmonds wrote, "What a gracious man, what total rude idiots hosting the wedding. The bride and groom should be ashamed of themselves. You tell the band, "Don't put my guests on the spot, in an uncomfortable position by playing one of their songs "By playing a Bon jovi [sic] song, all eyes would naturally be on him, expecting him to sing. You don't put your guests on the spot to sing for his supper. Rude, Rude, Rude, Crude, tasteless."

It's clear that the internet thinks this move was classless, but what do you think? Should the wedding band have avoided playing Bon Jovi's song entirely? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

Well, Tom Hiddleston and Taylor Swift are at it again. And by "it", I mean traveling by private jet to exotic locations around the globe in order to show off their relationship. According to E! News, they just touched down in Australia.

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There's ostensibly a good reason for the arduous 20+ hour flight from the States (besides holding hands in front of the paparazzi, of course.) Hiddleston may be starting work on Thor 3, and how could he possibly do that without his new girlfriend beside him?

E! News agrees that the "relationship" is moving rather quickly, but they have a source that backs up its validity: "Tom has met all of Taylor's best friends at this point in their relationship," says the insider. "They all really like Tom and like how he treats Taylor. Things are moving fast between them but none of her friends are worried because they never have seen her this happy." Hmm — "none of her friends are worried." Exactly what you say about a normal relationship, right?

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You know those friends who post a picture of themselves and their boyfriend every. Single. Day? And how those friends always seem to be the ones who fight the most in person? That's Taylor Swift on Tom Hiddleston, to the 10th degree. When the music video starring Hiddleston comes out, it better be a good one, because this has been one annoying "prank."

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When the uninitiated think of labor, they imagine a scene straight out of a '90s comic romp of a movie. One where, after a big, gooey splash of baby juice hits the floor, the entire family piles into a taxi, and the mom-to-be gives birth to a spiffed-up 15-pounder after about 10 minutes of sweaty screaming.

Perhaps that's why when an expectant dad posted a picture of an addictive game he'd recently gotten his hands on with his laboring wife in the background, people got really, really mad at him.

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To understand the picture, which the internet's new object of rage posted on Imgur, you have to understand that yesterday an augmented reality game called Pokémon Go came out, and people are kind of obsessed with it.

As users walk around, the game uses GPS data to populate the real world with virtual Pokémon. Yes, even in your wife's hospital room. In this contentious pic, we see the father-to-be trying to catch a whack-ass Pidgey.

Criticism was swift on the post, which has now been viewed over a million times "Stop and start thinking about something other than Pokemon…like your fucking kid & wife," read one. Another cautioned, "Do you want a divorce? Because this is how you get a divorce." While a third issued this biting criticism: "Typical male. May you have the kidney stones of a thousand of my ancestors."

And that kind of response is understandable. Labor isn't exactly akin to rolling in a pile of kittens at a lovely tropical locale. On the list of the suckiest things you'll ever do, it ranks up near the top. It hurts. It's scary. You don't really want to do it alone if you don't have to.

But labor is also really, really long.

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Remember that '90's rom-com version of a high-jinks labor? Yeah, it's not really like that. What really happens is that once it starts, labor can take anywhere from 10 hours to a few days to wrap up when you factor in the early stages. When it's not excruciating or urgent, labor is kind of boring. You need something to do in the meanwhile, and so does your partner. There will come a time later on — and this lady doesn't look like she's there yet — when catching a Pokémon when you should be catching a baby should earn you a place in Man Baby hell. In the meantime?

Eh.

Every labor is different, every woman is, and so is every marriage. Some people want their partner's undivided attention from the first twinge to the last third-degree tear. Some people would prefer their partner be more like furniture: silent, unobtrusive and out of the way. Some want a combination of both and don't mind if Dad dicks about on his phone during the slow bits as long as he's attentive during main event.

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The dad in question later took to the internet to explain his side of things. His wife was waiting for her C-section to begin, apparently, and was OK with her husband passing the time this way. In an interview, he said that he showed her the Pidgey he caught immediately afterward, and she laughed and rolled her eyes. So probably the assumption that he'll be getting a divorce anytime soon is a tad premature. Perhaps she's also a fan, and as soon as she's recovered, she'll be out to catch 'em all too.

Of all the criticism leveled at this unintentionally controversial dad, there is one that stands out above all the rest: 

"My wife would kill me if that wasn't a mew."

Truer words were never spoken.

The summer holidays may be in the rearview, but Caitlyn Jenner has a great (and very adorable) reason to celebrate this weekend too. Her son, Burt Jenner, announced on Instagram Thursday that he and his longtime girlfriend, Valerie Pitalo, are now the proud parents of a little boy.

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In the first photo, simply captioned, "She did it!" Pitalo gazes into the distance while the couple's gorgeous little guy peeps at the camera from his perch on Mom's chest. In the second photo, they joke about having only another "17 years and 364 days to go!" as parents. It's pretty clear this mom and dad are smitten.

Jenner first shared news of the pregnancy back in December, posting a sonogram photo and pregnancy announcement the day after the couple got news from the doctor that the baby was healthy. With that level of enthusiasm, it's no surprise they shared these sweet birth photos so soon after their son's arrival.

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Jenner races cars for a living and has mostly stayed out of the public eye compared to his half siblings and stepsiblings. But while you might not see him on an episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians or I Am Cait, he has been a vocal supporter of Caitlyn's transition. In 2015, he wrote on Instagram, "Yup all you haters, my dad will still probably whip your ass at 65 with implants."

There's no word yet on if this little guy has a name yet, but we're sure Grandma will be there to meet him soon, and we wish the new parents lots of luck, happiness and sleep.

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Emily Ratajkowski's latest photo shoot for Harper's Bazaar is about feminism, sexuality, and her journey as a woman. She happens to be naked in the photos, so naturally people have opinions on them. One such person is the king of opinions, Piers Morgan.

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"Do you want me to buy you some clothes? You look freezing," Morgan tweeted at Ratajkowski.

The follow-up was swift as outlets and fans descended in outrage over a man policing a woman's right to dress — or not dress — however she wants. But the one who truly mounted the best defense was Ratajkowski herself.

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She clapped back, "thanks, but I don't need clothes as much as you need press." First of all, she has a point — she looks great. Second of all, she touches on something important.

The cycle of controversy, outrage, response, and outrage, is getting to be exhausting. It's difficult to understand the best way to move forward. Do we ignore Morgan's sexist comment and let him get away with it, thus denying him the press the way we would advise a child to deny a bully attention? Do we ask Ratajkowski or Harper's Bazaar to refrain from their own artistic and, yes, controversy-stirring vision because we know it'll simply stoke the media fires? However we move forward, there has to be a better way than this.

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