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We've curated tips, stories, and inspiration to help you Skip the Small Talk in your everyday life.


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How to Say No
How to Say No

FOSNO, or the Fear of Saying No, is no laughing matter.

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BlogAllison ScharmannMarch 14, 2024no, how to say no, saying no, self care, boundaries, communication, social anxiety, anxiety Comment
10 Books for Better Sex
10 Books for Better Sex

When it comes to sex, Skip the Small Talk! Check out these books for inclusive tips on navigating self-love, sex, and intimacy, one page at a time. 

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BlogAshley KirsnerMarch 7, 2024sex, intimacy, love, romance, sex 101, sex advice, sex tips, books, book recs Comments
How To Get Through A Breakup
How To Get Through A Breakup

Here’s to making the most of the Heartbreak Hotel. May we all check out soon! 

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Allison ScharmannFebruary 1, 2024 Comments
How to Live With Roommates
How to Live With Roommates

Don’t fret! There is a way forward. Read on for tips on building a happy, healthy home.

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Allison ScharmannJanuary 25, 2024 Comment
How To Feel Less Tired In The Winter
How To Feel Less Tired In The Winter
Sarah NemetzJanuary 18, 2024 Comment
15 Intentional Questions To Ask Yourself In The New Year
15 Intentional Questions To Ask Yourself In The New Year
Sarah NemetzJanuary 4, 2024 Comment
10 New Year’s Resolution Ideas That Won’t Make You Feel Bad About Yourself
10 New Year’s Resolution Ideas That Won’t Make You Feel Bad About Yourself
Sarah NemetzDecember 28, 2023 Comments
Relationships To "Home" In Adulthood
Relationships To "Home" In Adulthood
Sarah NemetzDecember 21, 2023Comment
Cozy Movies for Cold Winter Days
Cozy Movies for Cold Winter Days

Pour yourself a mug of hot chocolate or tea, collapse on your couch, and enjoy some seasonally appropriate cinema. 


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Allison ScharmannDecember 14, 2023movies, movie recs, cozyComment
How To Spend The Holidays Alone
How To Spend The Holidays Alone

Forgive the oxymoron, but if you’re alone for the holidays, you’re not alone!

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Allison ScharmannDecember 6, 2023Comment
How to Break Up With Your Phone
How to Break Up With Your Phone

Welcome to the age of the Screenager. Communication. Work. Shopping. Dating. If you’re experiencing screen fatigue, you’re not alone!

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Allison ScharmannNovember 30, 2023 Comment
The Best Thanksgiving Icebreakers
The Best Thanksgiving Icebreakers
Sarah NemetzNovember 21, 2023Comment
40 Things To Be Grateful For Right Now
40 Things To Be Grateful For Right Now
Sarah NemetzNovember 16, 2023Comment
5 Ways to Get to Know Yourself Better
5 Ways to Get to Know Yourself Better
Sarah NemetzNovember 9, 2023Comment
5 Ways to Improve Your Social Skills
5 Ways to Improve Your Social Skills
Sarah NemetzNovember 2, 2023
How To Manage Body Image Struggles During Halloween Season
How To Manage Body Image Struggles During Halloween Season
Sarah NemetzOctober 25, 2023
10 Things That Are Joyful Or Beautiful
10 Things That Are Joyful Or Beautiful
Sarah NemetzOctober 19, 2023
What To Do During A Global Crisis
What To Do During A Global Crisis
Sarah NemetzOctober 12, 2023
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