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Aly Walansky

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Aly Walansky is lifestyle writer based in New York.
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Latest Posts From Aly

Miley Cyrus's Ovarian Cyst Ruptured Before a Show — She Performed Anyway
Fitness
May 22, 2025

Miley Cyrus's Ovarian Cyst Ruptured Before a Show — She Performed Anyway

Anyone is susceptible to ovarian cysts, and they're not entirely uncommon, but oftentimes, the symptoms are invalidated or difficult to recognize — even for celebrities.

Itchy Vagina? Here Are 9 Possible Culprits, According to Ob-Gyns
Health
Sep 9, 2024

Itchy Vagina? Here Are 9 Possible Culprits, According to Ob-Gyns

There's nothing more infuriating than an itch you can't scratch, whether it's coming from your ear or your inner thighs.

10 Cheap Sex Toys That Prove Pleasure Doesn't Have to Be Pricey
Sex
Jul 5, 2024

10 Cheap Sex Toys That Prove Pleasure Doesn't Have to Be Pricey

When it comes to buying sex toys, you don't have to purchase exclusively from expensive adult stores or even go shopping in person.

How to Get Rid of Pesky Bad Breath, According to Dentists
Fitness
Nov 29, 2023

How to Get Rid of Pesky Bad Breath, According to Dentists

Whether it's a date with a Bumble match or a working lunch with your team, no one wants to have bad breath — ever.

What to Know About Bananas' Carb Content
Fitness
Jul 24, 2023

What to Know About Bananas' Carb Content

There's so much to love about bananas.

Is Taking Ibuprofen on an Empty Stomach That Bad For You? Doctors Weigh In
Fitness
Mar 6, 2023

Is Taking Ibuprofen on an Empty Stomach That Bad For You? Doctors Weigh In

We've been there: a bad headache hits and we're apt to reach for some meds — only to remember we haven't eaten anything recently.

Dog Flu Is Spreading Across Regions of the US — What to Know to Protect Your Pet
Family
Feb 17, 2023

Dog Flu Is Spreading Across Regions of the US — What to Know to Protect Your Pet

You're already worried about keeping yourself and your kids flu-free this year, on top of trying to avoid other quick-spreading illnesses, like norovirus and COVID-19.

Here's Why You Might Feel Pain After a Pap Smear
Fitness
Nov 17, 2022

Here's Why You Might Feel Pain After a Pap Smear

Editor's note: Anyone with a cervix can get a Pap smear, but for this article, we included sources who generally referred to these people as women.

We Found the 14 Best Foundations For Dry Skin on the Market
Beauty
Mar 29, 2021

We Found the 14 Best Foundations For Dry Skin on the Market

If you've ever applied foundation only to feel your skin flaking off in tiny bits just a few hours later, you know the struggle of having a dry skin type.

Experts Say There's a Very Real Connection Between Drinking and Anxiety
Fitness
Apr 6, 2020

Experts Say There's a Very Real Connection Between Drinking and Anxiety

You know the story: you're nervous before a big date or you want to unwind after a stressful day and have a drink to calm yourself.

OK, We Are Definitely Obsessed With Trader Joe's Healthy Turmeric Salad Dressing
Fitness
Mar 5, 2020

OK, We Are Definitely Obsessed With Trader Joe's Healthy Turmeric Salad Dressing

As the best of salad intentions can be completely unraveled by the wrong salad dressing choice (or overdoing it with the right one), I've been in constant pursuit of a healthy (or healthy-ish) dressing, and this week I came across the new Almond Butter Turmeric Salad Dressing at Trader Joe's.

Outlander's Sam Heughan Is Launching His Own Whiskey, So We Can Soon Drink Like Jamie Fraser
Food
Sep 15, 2019

Outlander's Sam Heughan Is Launching His Own Whiskey, So We Can Soon Drink Like Jamie Fraser

Starz drama Outlander has garnered a bit of a cult following ever since its premiere in 2014, and a not-so-minor part of the attraction is Jamie Fraser, the smoldering hero of the series played by Sam Heughan.