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If you’re interested in taking advantage of everything the U.S. Army has to offer while building your skill set in the civilian world, the Army Reserve might be for you. Army Reserve Soldiers enjoy the same benefits as Active-Duty Soldiers — including tuition assistance and health care — while still maintaining the flexibility to advance their civilian careers or pursue an education while serving the country part-time. And with more than 120 jobs with transferable skills in every field from engineering to medical to legal, the Army Reserve has endless possibilities.

In Blythe Roberson’s new book, America the Beautiful? One Woman in a Borrowed Prius on the Road Most Traveled, the writer and comedian recounts her solo car trip across America, blending reportage with insightful cultural commentary. In this excerpt, she reckons with the irrational fears the true-crime industry has given us all.

In case you didn’t already know, the underwear you’re wearing can have an impact on your vaginal health. OB/GYNs often recommend cotton undies for daily wear because the breathable fabric can help maintain a balanced pH down there. Things to look for include: A comfortable fit, breathable stretch, and bonus points if they’re moisture-wicking.

Mae Whitman knows the staying power of adolescent cringe. “My entire life has been awkward until, like, last year,” she tells Bustle. One incident in particular was her first kiss at the roller rink. “He tried to stick his tongue down my throat,” the 34-year-old actor says. “I had not been made aware that this was an option, and I — knee-jerk reaction — pulled away and slapped him across the face.”