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Melissa Willets

POPSUGAR Contributor

Melissa Willets is a POPSUGAR contributor.

Latest Posts by Melissa

In Defense of Gen Alpha, From the Perspective of a Parent

As a Parent of Gen Alpha Kids, I Promise: They Are Not the Worst in History

by Melissa Willets 10/03/24

Having a Pregnancy After 40 Opened Me Up To Judgment

Like Hilary Swank, I Gave Birth in My 40s — and I'm Sick of Older-Mom Bias

by Melissa Willets 4/12/23

Do I Have Vitamin E Deficiency? Symptoms and Causes

Vitamin E Deficiency Is Rare, but Here's How to Know If You're at Risk

by Melissa Willets 3/11/22

How Does an IUD Work?

Why IUDs Are So Effective at Preventing Pregnancy

by Melissa Willets 2/28/22

Euphoria Makeup Is Unrealistic For Most Teens in High School

Nobody's Waking Up at 5 a.m. Before School to Do Their Makeup Like You See on "Euphoria"

by Melissa Willets 1/27/22

Why Is My Nose Always Blocked on 1 Side?

Waking Up to a Blocked Nostril Could Be a Sign to Switch Your Sleep Position

by Melissa Willets 10/07/24

Does Sydney Sweeney Have Any Tattoos?

Sydney Sweeney Has Complicated Feelings About Tattoos

by Melissa Willets 1/21/22

Why Do I Feel Nauseous in the Morning? Experts Explain

Why Do You Feel Nauseous in the Morning? 2 MDs Weigh In

by Melissa Willets 3/26/24

And Just Like That Is Confronting Facelifts and Aging

And Just Like That Is Confronting Facelifts Head-On, and It's Refreshing

by Melissa Willets 1/11/22

Encanto: What Is Abuela's Power?

Wait, Does Abuela Alma Have a Magical Power in Encanto? Let's Investigate

by Melissa Willets 1/10/22

How to Change the Time You Take Your Birth Control

How to Change the Time You Take Your Birth Control Pill

by Melissa Willets 7/12/22

Why And Just Like That's Samantha Ending Was a Big Letdown

Here's Why And Just Like That Let Samantha and Her Sex and the City Fans Down

by Melissa Willets 12/30/21

Best Sleep Position For Neck Pain

If You're Dealing With Neck Pain, Try Sleeping on Your Back

by Melissa Willets 12/27/21

How to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew

The Easiest Ways to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew

by Melissa Willets 12/20/21

Why And Just Like That's Spotlight on Gray Hair Is Important

The Gray Hair in And Just Like That... Sends an Important Message

by Melissa Willets 12/10/21

What It's Like to Have a Breakthrough COVID Infection

I Had a Breakthrough COVID Infection, and It Made Me Even More Grateful For the Vaccine

by Melissa Willets 10/07/21

Why I Got the COVID Vaccine While Breastfeeding

Why I Knew I Wanted the COVID Vaccine When I Was Breastfeeding

by Melissa Willets 7/06/21

Hurricane Safety Tips For Pet Owners

4 Essential Hurricane Safety Tips For Pet Owners

by Melissa Willets 6/15/21

Why Are Allergies So Bad in 2021?

It's Not Just Your Imagination — Allergies Are Worse in 2021

by Melissa Willets 6/15/21

This Year Taught Me the Value of Support While Parenting

This Year Taught Me That It's Perfectly Normal to Not Know Everything About Parenting

by Melissa Willets 12/07/20

Is It Normal to Have Morning Sickness in the Third Trimester

Yes, Unfortunately, It Can Be Normal to Experience Third-Trimester Morning Sickness

by Melissa Willets 12/01/20

What Time Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?

There Is a Best Time of Day to Take a Pregnancy Test — Here's Why

by Melissa Willets 12/01/20

Can You Get a Tattoo While Pregnant?

You Can Get a Tattoo While Pregnant — but It’s Not Without Risks

by Melissa Willets 4/12/23

Is It Normal to Hear Your Baby Cry When They're Not?

Hearing Phantom Baby Cries Is a Real (and Very Common) Thing, According to Doctors

by Melissa Willets 11/20/20