After what felt like the longest week ever, we finally have an election winner: President-elect Joe Biden. But that doesn’t mean the drama has ceased. President Trump refuses to accept the election result and his supporters don’t, either. All I need to do is look at my Facebook newsfeed for proof: Memes, viral tweets and conspiracy theories abound.

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For family members on opposite sides of the political spectrum, there appears to be no healing in sight. The damage is done, both Republicans and Democrats told Senior Reporter Brittany Wong. “These are not political issues, they are human issues, and they’ve caused all of us to look more closely at the people in our lives,” therapist Deborah Duley said. “That’s really what the last four years has been for us: an enlightenment, an awakening, a reassessment of who we allow in our mental and emotional space.”

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Is there a way to move forward? Here’s what the experts have to say.

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Xo, Ashley Rockman

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“WAP” — Cardi B’s chart topper with Megan Thee Stallion — dominated the charts this summer and into the fall. The message is a sex-postive one, and given the salacious subject matter, the song made its way into the cultural conversation. But if you heard the song and thought to yourself, “That’s not me,” you’re not alone! Vaginal dryness is very common and can occur for a number of reasons — and there’s a fairly easy solution when it comes to sex with a partner.

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For those of us who have been working from home since the pandemic began, it’s hard to draw the line between work time and downtime. Though commuting can be a drag, it does offer a more concrete beginning and end to the work day. Without that transition, it can be hard to truly unwind. But don’t worry — we have a fix.