Ashley Broadwater

Ashley Broadwater is a freelance writer who covers topics surrounding mental health, sexual health, intersectional body positivity. Broadwater’s aim is to help others develop a positive relationship with their body, themselves, and other people through her reporting. Her work has been featured in publications such as HuffPost, POPSUGAR, Shape, HelloGiggles, and Yoga Journal. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and Journalism with a specialization in Publication Relations at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She currently lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Can You Get Cavities From Kissing? Here’s What a Dentist Wants You To Know

Passionate kiss + poor oral hygiene = an increased risk

Ashley Broadwater

Ashley's Stories

Can You Get Cavities From Kissing? Here’s What a Dentist Wants You To Know

‘Half-Assed’ Wellness Is Where It’s at for Me—Here’s Why

Did You Know Your Seasonal Allergies Can Be Triggered by Totally Unrelated Foods?

Your Brain and Body Need More Carbs Than You Realize—Here’s How To Tell You’re Not Eating Enough

Allergies Got You Congested? Try These 3 Simple Breathing Techniques From a Respiratory Therapist

Why Dietitians Say That Fat-Free Salad Dressing Is the Biggest Scam of All Time (Sorry, ’90s Diet Culture)

The Implications of ‘Midsize’ Talk on TikTok Are Complicated—Here’s What To Consider

Feel Uncomfortable if You Eat More Than Your Partner? Here Are 5 Tips From an RD and Therapist

Is it Safe To Reuse Makeup After You’ve Had a Cold Sore? What About a Pimple? A Harvard-Trained Dermatologist Weighs In

Many People Don’t Tell Their Partners About Chronic Health Condition(s). Here’s Why—And What Helps

Stylists and Allergists Are Begging You To Stop Using Hair Gel During Allergy Season—Here’s Why

Is It *Really* That Bad To Mix Alcohol and Allergy Meds? A Pharmacist Weighs In

Doing Trampoline Workouts Unlocked My Inner Child and Gave Me a Joint-Friendly Way To Get in Some Serious Cardio

Struggling With Exercise Burnout? Here’s How To Get Your Energy—and Motivation—Back, According to a Trainer

Is It Bad To Nap Every Day? A Sleep Specialist Weighs In

Are We Sober-Curious or Just Skinny-Curious?

Apparently It’s Pretty Gross (and Unsanitary) To Use a Toothbrush Cover, According to Dentists—Here’s What To Use Instead

Mental Restriction Can Be a Major Roadblock for Intuitive Eating—Here’s What Helps

Here’s the Most Likely Reason Your Eyes Water When You Yawn, According to an Eye Surgeon

Here’s Why Your Teeth and Gums Might Feel More Sensitive Before Your Period, According to Dentists

This Is Why You’re Always So Hungry After Yoga

TikTokers Are Boosting Their Workouts With Sour Candy. But Does the Science Back Them Up?

Why Your Wrists Might Hurt During Yoga, and 5 Simple Ways To Relieve the Pain

‘Almond Mom’ Behavior Can Be Triggering—Here’s How To Cope

Is It Really That Bad To Mix Alcohol and Allergy Meds? A Pharmacist Weighs In