There’s A Rush To Create The ‘White Claw Of Cannabis’ For CBD Seltzers

Brendan Bures

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September 26, 2019

There’s A Rush To Create The ‘White Claw Of Cannabis’ For CBD Seltzers

Many companies have surfaced, claiming to be the ‘White Claw of Cannabis,’ but have any of them succeeded yet?

If you haven’t noticed, White Claw has taken over America’s drinking scene. Some consider the spiked seltzer as a healthier alternative to regular cocktails, while others simply enjoy the taste. But one thing’s for sure: White Claw has developed an allegiance we haven’t seen in some time. Fans wear the brand’s logo on skirts and shirts and gladly post pictures online with the drink in hand. An entire economy of memes — social media’s richest currency — has cropped up around White Claw culture.

Suffice to say, competitors have noticed. Nowhere is this more demonstrative than in the cannabis scene, as corporations and small businesses alike have rushed to develop marijuana’s version of White Claw. According to analytics shared with The Fresh Toast by Headset, which tracks cannabis sale data, beverages haven’t caught fire in the cannabis industry quite yet.

Marijuana beverage sales account for about 1% of all cannabis product sales in Washington, Colorado, California, and Nevada combined. Edibles, meanwhile, hover between 11-13% of all cannabis sales. Amidst the country’s vaping crisis, however, we’ve already seen changes in consumer behavior. Flower, pre-rolls, and edibles have all been on the rise in response to customers shying away from concentrates and vaporizer products.

Could beverages slide in as a healthy wellness alternative, much like White Claw did? Various companies sure hope so. Count Cannabiniers among them, which recently launched Creative Waters, a line of cannabinoid-infused sparkling waters. Some products include CBD only, while others are infused with THC:CBD ratios for microdosing purposes. Even the way the company discusses their product is straight from the White Claw playbook.

“Creative Waters expands our portfolio of revolutionary smoke-free wellness products for those consumers looking for a safe, easy on-ramp into cannabis consumption,” Maikel van de Mortel, EVP of Marketing for Cannabiniers’s parent company, said in a statement.

Then you have a brand like Recess, a hyped New York-City based entrant given kudos by legitimate food publications like Bon Appetit. Check out the company’s tag line: “We canned a feeling.” First of all, that’s literally impossible. Even if it were, it’d probably be unhealthy to bottle feelings inside aluminum cans. Then again, consider White Claw’s slogan: “Claw is law.” It’s equally nonsensical! But both phrases play to digital audiences, where nonsensical one-liners can quickly gain traction and transform into memes.

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Several other companies like this exist. Sprig, which began as California’s first microdosing THC-infused beverage sold in medical dispensaries, has also launched a line CBD-infused sodas. (Quick tip: Go Zero Sugar; the sodas with sugars choke your taste buds with their sweetness.) Mountjoy Sparkling, DRAM Dose, and Queen City Hemp are other brands gaining traction in the CBD beverage scene.

Not that you’d necessarily know to tell any of these brands apart. All of them borrow a similar aesthetic to LaCroix and White Claw—simple and sleek, with a touch of winking goofball. None have completely broken through with the impact of the brands they reference, though. One thing’s for certain, though: Companies will keep trying until someone succeeds as the White Claw of Cannabis.

Does A Drinker Or Toker Make a Better Partner

Trey Reckling

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September 26, 2019

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Does A Drinker Or Toker Make a Better Partner

The last thing most people using cannabis want to do is fight or be aggressive. The same cannot be said of alcohol, which is blamed for approximately three million violent crimes a year.

Does a drinker or toker make a better life partner? While alcohol does not cause violence, it isn’t exactly an innocent bystander. Domestic abuse is a sad and terrifying reality for many of people throughout the world. Also known as intimate partner violence (IPV), this crime not only brings fear, anxiety and injury to its victims, but also death in some cases. Even more alarming, it happens with tragic frequency.

In a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study examining the deaths of women in 18 states over the course of a decade, domestic abuse was the leading cause of death. In fact, of the over 10,000 deaths, as many as 55% of women had been killed by a partner or former partner.

Cannabis May Help Treat Alcohol And Cocaine Addiction — Photo by Matthew Henry via Burst

According to data released by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, two-thirds of perpetrators of domestic abuse were reported to be drinking alcohol at the time of the attack. It is believed that each year approximately three million violent crimes are committed under the influence of alcohol.

The majority of men who are high-level drinkers, per guidelines of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), do not abuse their spouses. However, the World Health Organization reports that, “Studies of intimate partner violence routinely identify recent consumption of alcohol by perpetrators.”

A team of scientists from the University of Tennessee studied the behaviors of men over a 90-day period. They compared the incidence of physical, psychological and sexual aggression and the use of alcohol and the use of cannabis.

They were clear in their findings:

“On any alcohol use days, heavy alcohol use days (5 or more standard drinks), and as the number of drinks increased on a given day, the odds of physical and sexual aggression perpetration increased. The odds of psychological aggression increased on heavy alcohol use days only. Marijuana use days did not increase the odds of any type of aggression.” – RC Shorey

These findings may not surprise anyone with experience with both alcohol and cannabis. The last thing most people using cannabis want to do is fight or be aggressive. The same cannot be said of alcohol.

In advance of alcohol prohibition, nearly 150 years ago the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) campaigned not just against the widespread consumption of alcohol. The movement also spoke out against the domestic violence that too often accompanied it. Sadly, it was the first time in America that it had been widely considered a social justice issue.

Science: Mixing Cannabis And Alcohol Can Be Dangerous — Photo by freestocks.org via Pexels

If we are serious as a country about the epidemic of intimate partner violence we cannot afford to overlook the significance of research like this. Legal cannabis markets are already seeing a change in alcohol sales. Market research has projected that nearly ½ of all millennials in California are willing to switch to cannabis. Some people would simply rather consume cannabis. In both American and Canadian studies, about 40% of individuals chose marijuana over alcohol.

Cannabis cannot save us from aggression and violence, but it seems to have the ability to dampen those tendencies. It’s not unreasonable to forecast that, with growing legalization, fewer people could be victimized by those who should be loving them. That would be a profound unintended consequence you won’t hear cannabis prohibitionists speculate on — for good reason.

5 Videos Of Cute Animals To Get You Through The Week: September 23

Maria Loreto

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September 25, 2019

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5 Videos Of Cute Animals To Get You Through The Week: September 23

This week’s column has all you need, with one cat massaging another, a cat who speaks fluently, a really great dog meme, three Halloween dogs and one super lazy puppy.

There’s no better pick-me-up than the one you get when you see a clip of an animal acting silly, which is why we’ve compiled this weekly column. These short videos feature all sorts of animals, providing you with that much needed mid-week rush of endorphins.

This week’s column has all you need, with one cat massaging another, a cat who speaks fluently, a really great dog meme, three Halloween dogs and one super lazy puppy. Check them out!

Cat massages

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At first, I thought the cat on top was just being mean and trying to smother it’s housemate, like most cats do. But no, the cat is doing something with it’s little paws. Maybe a massage, maybe just trying to be annoying, it works for me either way.

This cat who made up a language

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This cat is cute, but he also makes me think of that cat who looks like Adam Driver. For that reason alone, the video had a guaranteed spot on this list. Aside from that tidbit of trivia, Balam (that’s his name) is a talented and musically gifted cat.

Two tall dogs

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What do you get when you mix a cheesy sit-com voice over with the sweetest pup family ever put on video? You get this: the best video ever shot.

Trick or Treaters

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Sigh. How amazing would it be if Halloween was filled with more of this and not just drunk people vomiting on every corner?

A lazy boy

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This little guy is a cuter version of all of us this Wednesday.

Tommy Chong’s Expert Advice About Vaping Crisis

Brendan Bures

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September 25, 2019

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Tommy Chong’s Expert Advice About Vaping Crisis

The member of stoner comedy duo Cheech and Chong claims “the healthiest thing” to do would be smoke more marijuana and stop using vaporizers, because vaporizers encourage chronic use.

Tommy Chong illness. Since the legalization era, marijuana is undergoing one of its biggest crisis following reports of the vaping crisis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest tallies include 530 probable and confirmed cases with seven total deaths. Amidst the fear and confusion surrounding the vaping illness, one of America’s oldest stoners has simple, sound advice.

According to the comedian, “the healthiest thing” to do would be smoke more marijuana and stop using vaporizers. Part of the problem, in Chong’s opinion, is that vaporizers encourage chronic use. When you smoke flower, however, “you take a couple of hits, you’re good to go.”

“It’s that habit,” Chong told TMZ, when describing the problem with vaping. “You know when you scratch an old wound, and it just feels good to scratch it. Then you just make it worse and worse. Same with vaping.”

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But the comedian (70s Show) doesn’t believe the vaping illnesses is a “public health crisis.” Instead he called it a “publicity crisis,” with various political players using the illness to push forward certain agendas.

“Think about it: They killed 40 people with AK-47’s and they’re not doing anything,” Chong (who suffers from colorectal cancer) said, referencing the school shooting epidemic. “They’re not even doing background checks. And yet six people die from vaping and now they want to ban vaping? Come on, get real. It’s all publicity.”

You can watch the full interview here.

Influencers Are Charging People To Be Their ‘Close Friends’ On Instagram

Maria Loreto

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September 25, 2019

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Influencers Are Charging People To Be Their ‘Close Friends’ On Instagram

Instagram’s Close Friends feature has acquired a functionality that wasn’t intended when it was first proposed.

Close Friends is one of Instagram’s most recent changes, one that tries to give its users what they had with Snapchat: that private exchange between friends that’s impossible to replicate on other apps. Like everything Instagram does, the Close Friends feature was monetized, and now influencers are charging people to be added to their Close Friends list.

Using social media to make money is nothing new, with hundreds of artists and writers using sites like Patreon and Kickstarter to crowdfund their projects. Still, this new phenomenon that utilizes a feature called Close Friends sounds a little creepy, like you’re paying for, well, friendship. Even if the influencers are providing you with something extra, it’s hard to imagine someone giving you anything different than the standard social media positivity spiel. No offense to influencers.

“Instagram Stories has become the place to express yourself and share everyday moments, but our community has grown and sometimes what you want to share isn’t for everyone. With Close Friends, you have the flexibility to share more personal moments with a smaller group that you choose,” explained Instagram’s blog last November when Close Friends was first introduced.

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The Atlantic wrote an article on this phenomenon, mentioning several examples of influencers who are charging people and giving them exclusive content through the Close Friends feature.

One of these Instagrammers, Gaby Abrao, is charging $3.33 a month on Patreon and providing her Close Friends (buyers) with “access to exclusive “rants, theories, and personal updates,” including “silly details” of Abrao’s love life, big ideas about “existence and wellness,” and poetry and prose from her personal archives.” So, more of what every other influencer is offering.

With every new feature and Instagram update, it becomes more and more obvious that Instagram is at an impasse. The app is becoming more fabricated and business oriented, even when trying to present itself as unfiltered and genuine.

Legal Marijuana Users Have Stopped Buying Vapes Following Illness Epidemic

Brendan Bures

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September 25, 2019

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Legal Marijuana Users Have Stopped Buying Vapes Following Illness Epidemic

Following reports of the vaping crisis, vaporizer sales have dropped in established and new markets alike. Now what?

Arcview Market Research in partnership with BDS Analytics released a report earlier this year on the trends of the cannabis industry. The hottest category in cannabis, the report declared, was concentrates, which had risen from 10% of the marijuana market in 2014 to 27% in 2019. As the report noted, “there is clearly a growing consumer preference for vaping versus smoking that is also happening with tobacco consumption, and the concentrates revolution will affect every aspect of the legal cannabis business.”

Vaping and concentrates remain the talk of the industry, just not in the manner the analytics firm intended. A vaping illness crisis has consumed the country, with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention putting their latest tally of confirmed and probable cases at 530. A CDC official told Congress this week she believes “hundreds more” will follow, the Associated Press reported. While the health organization identified vitamin E acetate—used to thin marijuana and nicotine concentrates—as a possible culprit behind the illnesses, the investigation is far from over.

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Understandably, this has popped a balloon in the once ballyhooed concentrates market in legal states. Headset Analytics, which tracks cannabis sales, reported that vaporizers made up almost a quarter of all marijuana sales (23.8%) prior to the crisis. Established markets like Colorado and Washington have already seen those figures drop, as Headset told The Fresh Toast the share of vaporizer sales have decreased between 2-4% when adjusting for previous year’s market behavior.

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According to New Frontier data, which gathers intelligence for the cannabis industry, those numbers are even worse in newer markets. Vape shares of sales are down 65% in New Mexico, 62% in Oregon, 37% in Massachusetts, and 33% in Nevada when compared to preceding 3-month averages. In response, both New Frontier and Headset’s analytics found consumers drifting toward purchasing more cannabis flower, pre-rolls, and tinctures.

Even long-time players in the cannabis space feel similar. Ian Eisenberg owns and operates Uncle Ike’s dispensary chain in Seattle. The business, which added a “Vapegate” tab to its website in response to consumer confusion, tested its vaporizer products for vitamin E acetate in response to the public health crisis. The results came back clean, but Eisenberg says if he were shopping at a dispensary beside his own, he’d stay away from vapes.

“If I was going to another store, I probably would buy flower over a vape right now,” Eisenberg told The Fresh Toast. “I know it’s not rational and I know it’s not logical—as the chances of anything happening is so low—but it’s just human nature.”

What long-term impact this will hold on the concentrates market remains to be seen. The outcome of the CDC’s investigation will impact the cannabis industry for years to come. The black market appears responsible for the majority of THC-related cases, as most have reported. But if unregulated products are the main cause behind the outbreak of the illness, New Frontier believe it will “likely fuel calls for legalization, standardization, and quality controls to minimize risks.”

5 Tips For Better Post-Sex Hygiene

Maria Loreto

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September 24, 2019

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Post-sex clean ups help prevent infections and STIs. Here are five tips that can help you stay healthy.

There are two kinds of people: those who don’t stress out about cleaning up after sex and those who do. According to experts, the correct approach is a healthy mix of these two behaviors.

Clean up varies depending on a lot of factors. Whether your partner was male or female, if there was a partner in the first place, whether you used a sex toy, etc. — no matter the variables you should at least do the bare minimum of clean up after each encounter to prevent infections..

Here are five simple tips that can help your private parts stay healthy.

Empty your bladder

The main thing you should do after having sex is to empty your bladder. This is very important for women since their urethra and bladder are located closely together and penetrative sex facilitates the entrance of bacteria. No matter if your partner is very clean, is wearing a condom or using a sex toy, any addition into the vagina alters its ecosystem and makes it more likely to develop infections.

Keep your cleaning simple

Forget about douches, perfumes and special soaps. Don’t do that. Plenty of studies and doctors have said that applying these products is bad for you, especially if you have a vagina and decide to alter its delicately balanced interior world. Douches and extreme soaps get rid of the healthy bacteria in your vagina, creating more possibilities for infections and irritation.

After you have sex, clean the outside area of your penis or vagina with warm water and, if you want, some mild soap. You don’t have to jump out of bed the minute you’re done, just clean yourself up at some point early on. Who wants to sleep or put on clothes when feeling all sticky anyway?

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Have a glass of water

You’re going to want to pee after having sex in order to get rid of some bacteria, so drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.

Wear loose fitting clothes

Bacteria thrives in hot tight places, so don’t hop inside your tightest jeans after having sex. Wear underwear and pants that fit you loosely, allowing air in, or don’t wear anything at all.

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Clean your sex toys

Bacteria and all sorts of viruses can stick to your sex toys after you’re done using them. Be careful and clean your toys after each use, reading through their instructions. Sex toys are some of the easiest objects to ruin by cleaning them up incorrectly or by using the wrong kind of lubricant.

7 Celebrities Who Recently Made The Leap Into The Cannabis Biz

Amy Hansen

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September 24, 2019

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7 Celebrities Who Recently Made The Leap Into The Cannabis Biz

This year has seen an influx of celebs getting into the cannabis business one way or another, whether it’s collaborating on a line of products, starting a company targeted to athletes, or simply investing in a growing market.

Being a celebrity comes with a host of perks, including (for some) the option of choosing which products you want to endorse. And for many celebrities, their product of choice is cannabis.

2019 has seen an influx of notables getting into the business one way or another, whether it’s collaborating on a line of CBD products, starting a company targeted to athletes, or simply investing in a growing market.

Here are 7 celebrities who have recently attached their names to the cannabis industry.

Rachael and Megan Rapinoe

World Cup-winning soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe and her twin sister, Rachael, both of whom were star soccer players at the University of Portland, have launched a CBD brand called Mendi. The Portland company is focused on something close to the sisters’ hearts: providing athletes with an option for pain and recovery treatment. Mendi soft-launched online in August and, speaking to Willamette Week, Rachael says she personally takes 25 milligrams of CBD “probably two or three times a day, every day. I have for the past three years. It’s always in my system.”

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Chelsea Handler

The comedienne and known marijuana enthusiast has her own line of cannabis in the works, in conjunction with NorCal Cannabis.

According to Benzinga:

“NorCal Cannabis has developed a suite of brands, a mix of in-house brands and partnerships with influential figures in the space. Each brand will seek to address a specific demographic, as defined by one of the largest cannabis consumers surveys conducted to date.”

In addition to those new brands, NorCal is also collaborating on a brand with Handler, which will target the needs of female marijuana consumers, and will be curated by Handler herself.

John Legend

The singer just announced a partnership with PLUS Products, which currently holds the two top spots in California’s list of best-selling THC edibles. However, Legend will be partnering with the company’s line of 100% hemp CBD products. Says Legend:

“I have been a believer in the benefits of CBD for some time. I was drawn to the PLUS team because they’re an innovative, family-run company, and they use science to deliver a consistent, high-quality product. I appreciate that they’re committed to setting a high standard within an industry that has to date been fairly unregulated.”

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Jay-Z

In July it was announced that the media mogul would be joining the California cannabis company Caliva as chief brand strategist. By way of statement, Caliva said that Jay-Z will be focusing on social justice issues surrounding marijuana legalization, including the “economic participation of citizens returning from incarceration—many of who are not seeing the monetary benefits of legalization—through advocacy, job training, and overall employee and workforce development.”

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Jay-Z actually sought out Caliva as a potential business partner, saying, “With all the potential in the cannabis industry, Caliva’s expertise and ethos makes them the best partner for this endeavor. We want to create something amazing, have fun in the process, do good and bring people along the way.”

Joe Montana

Back in January, before Jay-Z announced his partnership with Caliva known, four-time Super Bowl champ Joe Montana announced his venture firm would invest $75 million in the company. As The Fresh Toast reported at the time, the money “will be used to flesh out a vertically integrated company, including a farm, retail store, delivery center, and more.”

Montana told the Associated Press his firm was investing in an industry he believes “can provide relief to many people and can make a serious impact on opioid use or addiction.”

Football Legend Joe Montana Publicly Joins Team Cannabis — Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Stringer/Getty Images

The retired quarterback hasn’t publicly said if he uses marijuana, but he has invested in the marijuana industry before. In 2017, according to the AP, he took part in a $4.1 million investment in Herb, which produces and distributes marijuana-related news and entertainment.

The Madden Brothers

Joel and Benji Madden (Good Charlotte) and their older brother Josh (who is an accomplished DJ in his own right) have recently announced their partnership with cannabis holding company Future State Brands.

The company, which is led by PRØHBTD CEO and Founder Drake Sutton-Shearer, has a growing portfolio of THC, hemp, and CBD brands that includes: hemp beauty line Hempathy; functional beverage platform Ceeby Dee’s; art-centric infused wearables The Patch Co.; and music-driven flower brand Heavy Grass.

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“As partners with Drake and the team at PRØHBTD for the past couple of years, we look forward to the continuation of our work together at Future State Brands by providing our insights and hands-on experience across the pop and sub-culture spectrums,” said Joel, Benji and Josh Madden.

Seth Rogen

Not one to shy away from the stoner stereotype, Rogen, along with his buddy and creative partner Evan Goldberg (who executive produced Pineapple Express), teamed up to create Houseplant in collaboration with Canopy Growth. Described as an “elevated Canadian cannabis company,” Houseplant launched in March and is the self-described result of years of experience and dedication.

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“Houseplant is a passion we’ve brought to life through drive and dedication,” Rogen said in a statement. Every decision we’ve made for the business reflects the years of education, first-hand experience and respect we have for cannabis.”

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“We are so proud to be launching in Canada, our home,” said Goldberg. “After spending five years diligently preparing for the launch of this company, we’re excited to be able to share our passion for cannabis with Canadians in this way.”

Houseplant Sativa was the company’s first strain, which was released (in Canada) in April.

Clip Of Prince Harry Fixing Meghan’s Ponytail Is Going Viral; Christina Applegate Had No Time For Cringeworthy Jenny McCarthy Interview

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Clip Of Prince Harry Fixing Meghan’s Ponytail Is Going Viral; Christina Applegate Had No Time For Cringeworthy Jenny McCarthy Interview

The Duke of Sussex is seen adorably brushing Meghan Markle’s hair off her shoulder; Jenny McCarthy forgot Christina Applegate had her own show prior to her Emmy nod for “Dead to Me.”

The Viral Clip Of Prince Harry Fixing Meghan Markle’s Ponytail Is Too Sweet

Via iHeart Radio:

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have touched down in South Africa for their royal tour, but the viral moment of their trip has nothing to do with their advocacy or even baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, but instead the Duchess of Sussex’s hair.

Fans of the couple are currently gushing over a brief moment, which was caught on-camera, of Harry adjusting her ponytail after it shifted while in Cape Town’s Nyanga Township. The Duke has a history of doing this, particularly in September 2018 for the launch of her community cookbook. Still, the small gesture seems to be everything that their fans could want — in the most (and least) PDA way ever. During their trip, they reportedly visited a workshop that teaches youth about their rights.

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“Harry and Meghan will begin their tour in a township in Cape Town where the royals will view a workshop that teaches children about their rights, self-awareness and safety and which provides self-defense classes and female empowerment training to young girls in the community,” as per a statement. Additionally, they’re set for 35 more engagements in just 10 days.

Christina Applegate Had No Time For This Cringeworthy Jenny McCarthy Interview

Via HuffPost:

Jenny McCarthy proved she did not read Christina Applegate’s bio on the Television Academy’s website before interviewing her on the 2019 Emmy Awards red carpet Sunday night.

During their chat before the award show on Fox Network, McCarthy mentioned that she knew that the “Bad Moms” star — who was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her turn as Jen Harding on Netflix’s “Dead to Me” — had been “nominated” for a guest role on “Friends” in the past. McCarthy, a judge on Fox’s “The Masked Singer,” then proceeded to make the rest of the interview incredibly awkward by saying:

“Tonight you’re nominated for your own show. What’s that like? First time, right?”

In response to McCarthy’s question, Applegate channeled the fury of her “Dead to Me” character and responded with: “Um, well, no … ‘Samantha Who?’ a couple of times. But it’s OK. We don’t have to talk about that.”

Applegate actually won an Emmy in 2003 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal as Rachel Green’s sister Amy in “Friends” and was nominated again in 2004. What made McCarthy’s question even more cringy was that Applegate has been nominated twice before — in 2008 and 2009 — for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for playing Samantha Newly in ABC’s “Samantha Who?” — a show Applegate also co-executive produced.

McCarthy added that she remembers watching Applegate on TV when she was young and wanted to be her when she grew up, which was particularly odd being that McCarthy, 46, is only a year younger than the 47-year-old Applegate.

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Here’s How Sex Can Improve Your Memory

Amy Hansen

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September 24, 2019

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Researchers found that even though memories declined over a certain period of time, those who reported a closer bond to their partner and, thus, more sex, performed better on memory assessments. Here’s why.

Good sex (even bad sex, actually) can improve a lot of things: your mood, your sleep quality and even your appetite. But one study offers a new reason why men over 50 should maintain active sex lives: it could improve memory.

The study, published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior, examined whether sexual activity and emotional closeness during sex enhanced episodic memory in older adults. More than 6,000 men and women over the age of 50 completed a questionnaire regarding their lifestyle habits, including their emotional bond to their partner. Two years later, in 2014, they were asked to repeat the questionnaire. Results proved that, yes, in fact, a healthy sex life can improve short-term memory for older adults. According to the study:

The association between sexual activity and memory performance was stronger among older participants in the sample. Memory performance worsened over 2 years, but change in memory performance was unrelated to sexual activity or emotional closeness during partnered sexual activity.

Basically, even though memories declined over that two year period, those who reported a closer bond to their partner and, thus, more sex, performed better on the memory assessments, most likely because sex stimulates the hippocampus, which is vital for memory.

That’s the good news.

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The caveat is that a healthy sex life didn’t do much to improve long-term memory.

According to Men’s Health, sex offers other benefits besides enhanced short-term memory.

“The stress-reducing hormone oxytocin floods your body after orgasm, leaving you relaxed and worry-free. There’s also evidence that people who have sex at least once a week have better immune systems, because they benefit from higher levels of immunoglobulin A: an antibody that wards off illness. A healthy sex life can also reduce prostate cancer in guys — offering even more incentive to keep the passion alive as you age.”

Now, go forth and conquer.

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5 Videos Of Cute Animals To Get You Through The Week: September 23

This week’s column has all you need, with one cat massaging another, a cat who speaks fluently, a really great dog meme, three Halloween dogs and one super lazy puppy.

Cat massages

This cat who made up a language

Two tall dogs

Trick or Treaters

A lazy boy

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Empty your bladder

Keep your cleaning simple

Have a glass of water

Wear loose fitting clothes

Clean your sex toys

7 Celebrities Who Recently Made The Leap Into The Cannabis Biz

This year has seen an influx of celebs getting into the cannabis business one way or another, whether it’s collaborating on a line of products, starting a company targeted to athletes, or simply investing in a growing market.

Rachael and Megan Rapinoe

Chelsea Handler

John Legend

Jay-Z

Joe Montana

The Madden Brothers

Seth Rogen

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