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Caitlin Flynn

POPSUGAR Contributor

journalist, true crime fanatic, full-time Gemini, former ballerina, big fan of unlikeable female protagonists

http://www.caitlinroseflynn.com/

Latest Posts From Caitlin

Doctors Told Me Anxiety Was Making Me Sick, Then I Was Diagnosed With Lupus

May 4, 2026

Doctors Told Me Anxiety Was Making Me Sick, Then I Was Diagnosed With Lupus

"I'm not leaving this office until you run an ANA test and give me a satisfactory explanation for why I'm not really sick," I told my doctor, wiping away tears of frustration and distress.

57 Gratitude-Journal Prompts That Will Help You Find the Good Every Day

Feb 2, 2026

57 Gratitude-Journal Prompts That Will Help You Find the Good Every Day

It's easy to get caught up in the stressors of everyday life, but taking time out of each day to practice gratitude can benefit both your mental and physical health.

How to Stop Doomscrolling, According to Mental Health Experts

Oct 18, 2024

How to Stop Doomscrolling, According to Mental Health Experts

When tragedy strikes, many people turn to social media in an attempt to find the words they cannot come up with themselves.

Why Does Sex Hurt? Doctors Break Down Possible Causes and Solutions

Sep 12, 2024

Why Does Sex Hurt? Doctors Break Down Possible Causes and Solutions

Sex should largely be about pleasure, not unwanted pain.

A Quick Guide to the Different Positions in Soccer

Sep 4, 2024

A Quick Guide to the Different Positions in Soccer

When you're watching a game of professional soccer, the action can look almost like a well-choreographed dance.

Therapists Share Their Tips For Coping With Intrusive Thoughts

Jul 24, 2024

Therapists Share Their Tips For Coping With Intrusive Thoughts

There's a lot we get wrong about intrusive thoughts.

The Best Pressure Points to Relieve Your Tension Headache, According to Experts

Jul 11, 2024

The Best Pressure Points to Relieve Your Tension Headache, According to Experts

Tension headaches are relatively common, but that doesn't make them any less painful.

The USWNT Could Set a Huge Record at the World Cup This Summer

Jun 21, 2023

The USWNT Could Set a Huge Record at the World Cup This Summer

The ninth edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off this summer in Australia and New Zealand.

Sam Levinson's "Euphoria" and "The Idol" Take Place in the Same Universe

Jun 1, 2023

Sam Levinson's "Euphoria" and "The Idol" Take Place in the Same Universe

After watching the first two seasons of HBO's "Euphoria," you may be wondering if you missed the part where the realistic show's setting is established.

5 Ways to Cope With Obsessive Thinking, According to Psychologists

May 9, 2023

5 Ways to Cope With Obsessive Thinking, According to Psychologists

If you're prone to obsessive thoughts, there's a good chance you've spent many an hour ruminating over things that may seem trivial to others.

Do You Need to Space Out Your Flu Shot and COVID Booster? We Asked Experts

Oct 12, 2022

Do You Need to Space Out Your Flu Shot and COVID Booster? We Asked Experts

Flu season is upon us, which means it's time to set up an appointment to get your annual flu shot.

Does Melatonin Really Affect Birth-Control Pills? Ob-Gyns Weigh In

Aug 31, 2022

Does Melatonin Really Affect Birth-Control Pills? Ob-Gyns Weigh In

Melatonin is a hormone that your brain naturally produces in response to darkness — and, when taken as a supplement, it can offer a myriad of benefits.