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What happens if you don't dry yourself after a shower?

Dr. James says any time there's an increased presence of moisture (like when you're not fully dry after a shower) can create a potential breeding ground that's favorable to yeast.

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What makes a bad piano teacher?
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This scenario probably sounds familiar to every woman everywhere: yYou shower in the morning in a huge rush, quickly and barely towel off, throw on your clothes as fast as humanly possible, and then actually start your day. So what if you're still a teensy bit damp when you wiggle into your outfit? Well, newsflash: Getting dressed before you’re fully dry isn't great for your vaginal health. Why? Slipping on underwear before your vaginal area is fully dry is practically begging for a yeast infection, says Jason James, M.D., medical director at Miami's FemCare Ob-Gyn. “Yeast tends to thrive in a moist environment,” he explains. “That is why we tend to see more yeast infections during the warm summer months, when women don’t fully dry off after swimming, or have sweat accumulation in the genital area.” Dr. James says any time there's an increased presence of moisture (like when you're not fully dry after a shower) can create a potential breeding ground that’s favorable to yeast. “All women have yeast and bacteria present at all times in the vagina, but it is the imbalance of one over the other that results in infection,” he says. “Warmth, moisture, and friction can all lead to irritation and the potential changes in pH that increase favorability for yeast to overgrow and become a clinical infection.” So back to that scenario where you have exactly 0.2 seconds to get ready for the day. James offers some options to help you avoid getting dressed while you're still damp. You can put your makeup on or do your hair while you're still naked, put your bra and top on before your bottoms, or even go without underwear for a bit if you’re wearing a dress to give yourself a little extra time to dry off. James also recommends sticking to cotton underwear, since it breathes more easily and does a better job of evaporating moisture. James says it doesn’t really matter how you dry off—using a towel or air-drying both work fine—but actually taking a few extra seconds to do it “can go a long way in terms of yeast infection prevention,” especially if you’re prone to them. The more you know!

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Why is there no 13th floor in a hotel?

Ever wonder why you've never stayed in a hotel room on the 13th floor? The answer is simple: The floor doesn't exist. It all comes down to triskaidekaphobia, or the fear of the number 13.

Ever wonder why you've never stayed in a hotel room on the 13th floor? The answer is simple: The floor doesn't exist. It all comes down to triskaidekaphobia, or the fear of the number 13. You see, as USA Today reported, the fear of the number 13 isn't just some small-time phobia that leads people to avoid going out on Friday the 13th, but rather, it can cause people to suffer from acute anxiety when they come across the evil-sounding numeral. By skipping the 13th floor of a building, hotels could help spare customers who suffer from this particular fear a lot of heartache and anxiety. It may seem frivolous to skip an entire floor for a few fearful patrons, but as a 2007 Gallup poll noted, 13 percent (coincidence?) of respondents said they'd feel uneasy staying on the 13th floor of a hotel. But, as rational thought will dictate, hotels and buildings higher than 12 floors of course have a 13th floor, however, they do away with it by simply renaming it something else. Many buildings in New York City will go the way of calling it "12B" or "14A," The Atlantic explained. A survey by CityRealty found that out of 629 condo buildings listed with 13 or more floors, only 55 labeled the 13th floor as the 13th floor. That means 91 percent of buildings with a 13th floor renamed it something less sinister in the hopes of attracting would-be buyers and renters. While this seems like a lot of effort, it's good for business to not alienate 13 percent of potential clients. As J.W. Bill Marriott Jr., chairman of Marriott International, said in 2007, "It was one of the first things I learned: Don't go to 13."

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