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Here’s Why You Feel High When You Eat Spicy Foods

Amy Hansen
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Here’s Why You Feel High When You Eat Spicy Foods

Do you ever feel a little…stoned after eating spicy foods? Like both your mouth and brain is on fire?

Thanks to scientist and admitted foodie Leidamarie Tirado-Lee, we know why. In the magazine Helix, he explains that capsaicinoids, the compounds which give spicy foods their spiciness, has nothing to do with tastebuds and everything to do with physical sensation.

In essence, when the capsaicinoids hit the tongue, a message — similar to that of being near a hot fire — is sent to the brain, essentially tricking it into thinking that the mouth is being burned and needs assistance, STAT! (It’s the same thing that happens when you touch your eye after handling a hot pepper, which is why you should, um, never do that). The brain responds by release endorphins.

Endorphins are the body’s natural way of relieving pain by blocking the nerve’s ability to transmit pain signals. Additionally, the neurotransmitter dopamine, responsible for a sense of reward and pleasure, is also released. In essence, for some people eating large amounts of spicy food triggers a sense of euphoria similar to a “runner’s high”.

That certainly explains this guy, who must be on the world’s longest high.

The Fresh Toast‘s Richard Faulk explains how marijuana can be used to treat mouth burn, citing a 2007 study from UCSD’s Center for Medical Cannabis Research, in which marijuana’s potential to ease neuropathic pain was tested.

To simulate the pain associated with chemotherapy or HIV/AIDS, researchers injected participants with capsaicin—which, as you may know, is the chemical that puts the heat in hot peppers. The trial was a success: Cannabis produced a “significant,” if “modest,” improvement in pain.

Faulk, who is not a doctor, recommends treating food-induced mouth irritation by applying THC oil directly to the palate and tongue. “They have THC receptors (I’ve already checked), so it can’t fail,” he notes. “Unless your oil is too strong, or you lose your cool and apply too much.”

As most experts figure, cannabis alleviates the perception of pain not at the source but in the brain. “In that case,” he says, “you’ll just have to wait the full time for the physically soothing effect to set in. Mercifully, though, you’ll be stoned about forty-four and a half minutes before that happens.”

Pro-Tips For Handling Very Big Packages

Rachel Krantz
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Pro-Tips For Handling Very Big Packages

I thought big packages were supposed to be a good thing! Do you have any tips for having sex with big equipment without pain?

Q: Hi, so I’m a 21-year-old woman, and I just started falling for this guy who is very well-endowed. I’m not exactly sure how big he is, only that it’s the biggest I’ve ever slept with, and sometimes it hurts. I thought a big member was supposed to be a good thing! I really like him, and I feel bad that he can’t always be all the way inside me. Do you have any pro-tips for handling very big packages without hurting yourself?

A: Oh, man. You never forget your first too-big. Mine was a dude I dated for about a month in college, and I definitely didn’t quite know how to handle him. I sometimes wonder how much longer we would have dated if I knew then what I know now. (Probably not. I think he was a Libertarian.)

Anyway, the point is, big dicks can be managed and enjoyed! The key is to know how to respect your own limits as the person receiving them. Here are my tips for dealing with a big equipment.

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1. Don’t Push Yourself Into Anything That’s Too Uncomfortable

This is the main thing you need to understand. Yes, there is a learning curve here (though, for your sake, I hope there isn’t too much curve going on) but above all else, you must, must listen to your body and limits. If you don’t listen to yourself in the interest of grinning and bearing it to be tough, your body won’t learn to trust him, and you’ll always be clamping up on some level — not to mention, you’ll be having inauthentic sex.

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Take it slow, be honest with him about the fact that this is the biggest penis you’ve encountered, and let him know you’d like to work on enjoying it with him. If he’s worth keeping, he will understand that this is a process, and he won’t want to do anything to cause you pain. Don’t be afraid to let him know when it hurts too much, when you need to change positions, when you need to apply more lube, or when take a break. Sex is not supposed to be painful, and while there is an element of “learning” here, you’re shooting yourself in the pussy if you push it too far.

2. Always, Always Make Sure You’re Thoroughly Primed

This should go for all penetrative sex, but when it comes to dealing with a big joystick, it’s especially important not to engage until you are thoroughly, drippingly aroused. That means letting him know that he needs to always make sure you’re very primed before he tries to put it in.

This can mean whatever gets you prepped including trying orgasmic meditation, using vibrators, tongues, making out and dry humping, watching porn and groping each other, whatever it takes. The point is, intercourse should never be rushed, but especially not when you’re operating particularly heavy machinery.

3. Use All The Lube

Hopefully you knew this one was coming. Lube is always a great idea in my book, but with a big equipment, it is a necessity. Use it faithfully, and if it feels like you’re the one who always has to break it out, make it known to him that you’d like him to be proactive about applying it as well. It’s also important that your lube isn’t filled with chemicals, fragrances, or other junk that might irritate your body.

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4. Know Your Go-To Positions

All positions are not created equal. There are going to be some sex positions that make it easier for you to accommodate, and there is no shame in preferring them. Generally, positions where you drive are your best bet — Reverse Cowgirl, Woman on Top, and Side-by-Side are all good bets. Just trust your intuition and assert what feels good.

5. Consider Incorporating Vibrators

If you use a handheld clitoral vibrator in positions where you have access, you’re going to keep yourself more wet, aroused, and accommodating to a big penis than you would be otherwise. This also works for anyone trying the backdoor.

6. Practice Redefining Sex

Unfortunately for women and non-hetero people, our society still tends to think of sex as P-in-V intercourse. In fact, sex is a much broader term that can encompass oral, fingering, mutual masturbation and really, just about anything else that’s sexy and that you both consent to.

RELATED: 6 Smart Sex Tips For Men Who Want To Please Women In Bed

If you give it a go and are just not feeling it that night, suggest jerking each other off. If he’s craving the feeling of thrusting fully into you, you can always make an impromptu crevasse out of your boobs, and you can enjoy the erotic/hilarious view. The point is, you should always both remember there are many, many more things on the menu.

7. Be Patient With Yourself — And Demand Patience In Return

Remember: a baby can come out of there, so you can probably handle more dick than you think. When it’s feeling bad, it probably has more to do with you not being wet and turned-on enough. (Though, to be fair, I haven’t seen this dude.) The point is, be patient with yourself.

Like I said, this all comes down to knowing your limits, and practicing the grown-ass art of asserting them. I do feel for the guy, but if he doesn’t think you’re worth making accommodations and being patient for until you’re comfortable, then he doesn’t have a big dick so much as he just is a dick.

Good luck with these pro-tips for handling very big packages, and remember, sex should be fun, not a test of your ability to dissociate from your body.

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Oscars Cancel New ‘Popular Film’ Category Because Everyone Hates The Idea

Maria Loreto
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Oscars Cancel New ‘Popular Film’ Category Because Everyone Hates The Idea

A few months ago, the Academy Awards adopted some new rules and regulations in order to try and make their institution better and more inclusive. Ratings have been an ongoing struggle for their awards show, with this year’s Oscars being their least watched yet. Desperate times called for desperate measures, so the Academy decided to create an award for the year’s most popular film, leaving film lovers, critics, directors, producers, and actors angry and confused. Many wondered what was the meaning behind a “best popular film” award, and what the difference was between that and the year’s “best film”.

“I wasn’t expecting that kind of knee-jerk reaction, largely from journalists,” the Academy Awards president told Hollywood Reporter. “I don’t know why that happened because these are the same people who have also criticized the Academy for being quote unquote irrelevant and not actually addressing the taste of people that go to the movies.”

According to The New York Times, the most popular film of the year award won’t be making an appearance in next year’s Oscars. “There has been a wide range of reactions to the introduction of a new award, and we recognize the need for further discussion with our members,” says the Academy’s chief executive. Still, this category may show up in a couple of years. The Academy hasn’t solved any issues and is looking messier and messier by the minute, unable to find an answer that pleases everyone and that remains within their comfort zone.

While change is necessary for the Academy Awards to remain relevant, this awards show has always been very niche, long, and tedious. Maybe audience’s tolerance for gowns and extravagant things has lowered, and maybe people want to see real change instead of handing out pity awards to superhero movies. A small list of suggestions for a better show include: 1) A host that hasn’t already hosted the Oscars before 2) Giving the job to someone who’s not a comedian 3) New categories that shake up the industry and provide good opportunities for creators and 4) Definitely not asking Jimmy Kimmel to host the Oscars for the third year in a row.

How Will NHL Respond To Canada’s Legal Marijuana Sales?

Brendan Bures
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How Will NHL Respond To Canada’s Legal Marijuana Sales?

Though seven of its teams reside in Canada, deputy commissioner Bill Daly told reporters this week not to expect any rule changes from the NHL in anticipation of legal marijuana sales in Canada starting Oct. 17.

Talking with the Associated Press, Daly said that legalization won’t affect the NHL/NHLPA drug-testing policy. It’s worth reminding that the NHL has the most progressive attitude toward cannabis among the major North American sports leagues. Marijuana is not listed as a banned substance in the NHL.

All players are screened for performance-enhancing drugs each year. But only a third of the league receives testing for illicit drugs like cocaine, amphetamines, or marijuana. Those who test positive for cannabis, however, aren’t publicly identified or disciplined in any way.

If a player is determined to have a dangerously high sample of either a narcotic or cannabis, they could be subject to the league’s Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program, which may include mandatory substance abuse treatment.

Instead of changing their public stance in any meaningful way, Daly said the league will continue as it has been. The NHL and NHLPA will also try to better educate players about cannabis usage and its legal implications moving forward.

Meme Of The Week: Twitter Comes Up With Stupid Celebrity Names

Maria Loreto
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Meme Of The Week: Twitter Comes Up With Stupid Celebrity Names

You may think you know a celebrity, but you might not even know their real name. This feels particularly sucky when their name has become an identifier, having a sort of life of its own, like Brad Pitt, whose real name is William or Meghan Markle, whose real name is Rachel. The shock is almost unbearable. The point is, this is a thing that famous people do, creating names that better suit their image and that are more memorable than the ones that they were born with. Your feelings of betrayal don’t matter.

In order to cope with the feelings of loss, Twitter users have started creating “real” names for celebrities. A lot of rappers are involved, because their artistic names are just too fun to play with, but other celebrities make appearances too. Are these names real? Do they feel more legitimate than  so called celebrity “real” names? What is real anyways?

Check out some of our favorites below:

Why Grandma And Grandpa Want CBD For Grandparents Day This Sunday

Sara Somerset
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Why Grandma And Grandpa Want CBD For Grandparents Day This Sunday

Have you ever thought about giving your grandparent a little pain relief, along with that Hallmark card, in honor of National Grandparents Day? As Sunday quickly approaches, some CBD might be just what they need. CBD  eases joint and muscle pain, which makes it the perfect gift for an aging grandparent you want to help ease the pain of growing old.

Since CBD is nearly impossible to overdose on, it is a much safer alternative than painkillers. It also provides consumers with a good night’s sleep, and helps alleviate stress and anxiety.

Gail King, 77, uses Rosebud CBD, which comes in three different strengths. King says she started out with the lowest grade of the CBD oil and slowly graduated to the smallest dose of the oil with the highest concentration (i.e., instead of 1 dropper of 350mg, she now uses a 1/4 dropper of 1000mg).

“I have psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis, also anxiety and sleep apnea,” says King. “Using 1/4 dropper full daily seems to help with the pain, itching and sleep issues. Sometimes, I use it twice a day. I myself just put the dropper under my tongue, but I am told you can add it to your drinks, cooking, baking, etc., although I haven’t tried that yet.”

She says that CBD has helped her with relaxation and pain and that she would recommend anyone at least give it a try. “There are times when some issues hit you hard and the oil can really help with calming,” she said.

Nana Norma Martin, 72, is using the 700mg CBD oil to alleviate the pain from her back surgery and occasional hip aches.

”I feel the oil relaxes my muscles and eases my nerve pain,” she said. “For the first month I used CBD oil, I felt no difference. However, when I stopped taking it, I felt an immediate difference. Now I use it three times a day and this is truly the best I have felt. I have shared this with many of my friends and family. Some have tried the CBD oil, but some are still skeptical.”

Jerry Gambill, 72, is taking 1000mg of Rosebud CBD drops to alleviate pain and get a good night’s sleep. He takes half a dropper two to three times per day. He is now sleeping through the night and no longer taking addictive opioids.

McKenna Miller was so impressed with the health transformation of her 78-year-old grandfather, Robert Miller, while taking CBD that she quit her lucrative job as a music industry publicist to become a full-time publicist in the cannabis sector instead. Miller takes a 20:1 ratio of CBD to THC drops, which stops the tremors that are brought on by his Parkinson’s Disease. Miller was using TreatWell but after the scandal that enveloped their CEO, many places will no longer keep it in stock.  Ms. Miller plans to switch her grandfather to the 20:1 drops from Papa & Barkley.

Some common household brands of CBD oils to look for are Charlotte’s Web and CBD American Shaman, while Lexaria Bioscience makes TurboCBD capsules.

Here’s to having healthier grandparents this Grandparents Day and every day.

Elon Musk Smokes Marijuana With Joe Rogan

Brendan Bures
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Elon Musk Smokes Marijuana With Joe Rogan

Following Musk’s appearance on Rogan’s podcast, Tesla’s stock dropped 9%.

During a nearly three hour podcast taping with Joe Rogan, a man under investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission performed the following actions: sipping whiskey, smoking weed, admiring authentic 16th century samurai swords, conceptualizing electric air travel, confessing his plans to revolutionize public transportation might not work, and otherwise gabbing to wherever his drunken, stoned mind took him.

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That person is Elon Musk, which hopefully you could identify through the massive smoke cloud surrounding his visage. Mainstream publications and social media alike were aghast that Musk puffed from a joint mixed with tobacco that Rogan handed him. It’s worth noting the podcast taping, like virtually all Rogan podcasts, occurred in California.

“I’m not a regular smoker of weed,” Musk admitted.

Last month, Musk generated even more headlines over tweets he made about taking Tesla Inc. private. “Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. Funding secured,” he tweeted.

Musk later told the New York Times that the $420 figure was indeed a joke about the popular marijuana-related holiday. In the same interview, Musk explained that he wanted to offer a 20 percent premium for private investors from where the stock had been trading. The actual figure from his calculations was $419 and Musk couldn’t resist the opportunity. It was also strange, however, that Musk used the opportunity to badmouth marijuana as well.

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“It seemed like better karma at $420 than at $419,” he said in the interview. “But I was not on weed, to be clear. Weed is not helpful for productivity. There’s a reason for the word ‘stoned.’ You just sit there like a stone on weed.”

Following Musk’s appearance on Rogan’s podcast, Tesla’s stock dropped 9% Friday morning. But the drop could also be explained by the announcement of two chief executives resigning as well.

Senators Introduce First Bill Allowing Veteran Access To Medical Marijuana

Mary Schumacher
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Senators Introduce First Bill Allowing Veteran Access To Medical Marijuana

The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act, introduced Wednesday by two democratic senators, has the potential to literally save the lives of many veterans, or at the very least improve their quality. As it currently stands, V.A. doctors are not allowed to fill out the necessary paperwork to recommend or prescribe medical cannabis to veterans.

This legislation would give V.A. doctors the authority to finally be able to issue marijuana scripts, as allowed from state to state and as allowed for the general population in medicalized states. And there’s nothing general about a veteran. Veterans have often given over everything to fight for our freedoms. It’s truly only fair that they enjoy the same rights to medical cannabis that their neighbors do.

The bill was authored by senators Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Brian Schatz (D-HI). Though both democrats, cannabis has proven itself time and again to be a non-partisan issue, lending even more hope that this bill will pass.

As well as allowing medical marijuana for vets, the Safe Harbor Act would be allocating $15 million to study, “the effects of medical marijuana on veterans in pain” as well as “the relationship between treatment programs involving medical marijuana that are approved by States, the access of veterans to such programs, and a reduction in opioid abuse among veterans.”

Opiates and benzos are some of the most commonly prescribed medications to veterans suffering from chronic pain and/or PTSD. They are also the types of pills that many people use marijuana to either slow the use of or stop entirely.

The bill’s introduction reads that it aims, “To allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by State law, and for other purposes.” It also says, “States with medical cannabis laws have a 24.8 percent lower mean annual opioid overdose mortality rate compared with States without medical cannabis laws.”

“Chronic pain affects the veteran population, with almost 60 percent of veterans returning from serving in the Armed Forces in the Middle East, and more than 50 percent of older veterans who are using the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs living with some form of chronic pain,” it continued.

According to the press release that came out of Sen. Nelson’s office, “Veterans are twice as likely as non-veterans to die from opioid overdose.” It couldn’t be more clear that getting natural medicine into the hands and systems of veterans is the best way to combat that sad statistic. There has never been a fatal overdose of cannabis, which has also proven itself to be an exit drug for ofttimes deadly medications like oxycodone or xanax. Veterans deserve access to safe medicine and that is exactly what this bill aims to provide.

GOSSIP: ‘RHOBH’ Newbie Denise Richards Already Butting Heads With Vanderpump; Will Kim And Kanye Homeschool Their Daughter?

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GOSSIP: ‘RHOBH’ Newbie Denise Richards Already Butting Heads With Vanderpump; Will Kim And Kanye Homeschool Their Daughter?

CATFIGHT: DENISE RICHARDS IS ALREADY BUTTING HEADS WITH SHOW VETERAN LISA VANDERPUMP

“Lisa is fuming over Denise joining the cast and the two of them are definitely going to be going at it,” a source close to Vanderpump, 57, said. “She feels like Denise is trying to dethrone her and really just thinks that Denise is an entitled b***h!”

“Lisa has been the head honcho since the show started and she is appalled to hear that Denise is already barking orders over such things as her trailer and her wardrobe,” the insider revealed.

BABY BUMPIN: KATE HUDSON HAS REVEALED HER BABY BUMP

It appears that she is VERY close to having baby # 3!

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HOMESCHOOL?? KIM & KANYE ARE DISCUSSING POSSIBLY HOMESCHOOLING THEIR DAUGHTER NORTH

An insider close to the couple says that Kanye believes it would be a “huge security risk” and wants her at home.

But Kim is apparently pushing hard for a private school in LA so that North can experience a normal childhood. Time will tell!

How Do You Know If Your Workout Pain Is Dangerous?

Maria Loreto
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How Do You Know If Your Workout Pain Is Dangerous?

A little bit of pain is expected after a good workout, especially if you’ve been inactive for a couple of days or if the routine you followed was particularly taxing on a set of muscles. Working out causes your muscles to tear, a normal process that leads to some pain and inflammation since your body is fixing itself and growing stronger. But if your pain continues to increase and your muscles keep on swelling, this could be a sign of something much more dangerous.

Rhabdomyolisis is a serious condition that can affect your kidneys and the overall health of your body, making your muscles swell and grow stiff. The disease degrades your muscles, contaminating your bloodstream with waste. While working out is mostly a good thing, overdoing it can lead to the overproduction of myoglobin and enzymes that can build up and become really hard to process for your kidneys and liver.

Luckily, there’s a small chance you’ll get confused between regular workout pains and “Rhabdo” disease. Symptoms of rhadomyolisis include extremely painful muscles that grow stiff and become really hard to move. The excess of myoglobin produced by the disease can also lead to a very dark urine color.

Statistics on Rhabdo and its frequency are conflicting. While some people think that it’s an extremely rare disease, others believe that it’s actually on the rise. It’s important to visit a doctor as soon as possible if you think you’re showing symptoms of it, and to moderate your workouts to a rational and manageable degree. Instead of pushing yourself to the limit in just one go, work hard over time, training your body to be as efficient as possible in the long run.

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