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Metro
3 days ago
- Health
- Metro
I'm a millennial - please stop sending me perimenopause memes
My friend sent me my first perimenopause meme about a year ago, when we were 41. I double-tapped it out of courtesy, not really knowing what it had todo with me. But after she sent three or four more, I finally asked her what she was talking about. 'Are we in perimenopause??' I wrote. The last time I checked, I was asprite young teenage woman, barely into the fifth decade of her life, easily passable for 37 and able to touch her toes. 'We are!' she replied. 'It starts at 35-38.' Slightly panicked, I typed back: 'Who said?' Her response: 'Everybody.' As someone being regularly tracked and monitored by Google Ad Services, of course I'd heard of perimenopause. My algorithm basicallygot down on all fours and started panting like a dog the second Iturned 40. Overnight, I was inundated with nonstop ads for pills andpotions all promising to reinvigorate my newly decaying corporeal form. But lately, maybe because I've clicked on one or two of those ads orbecause those memes have multiplied like maggots, I can't get away from it: Big Perimenopause is here and it's dragging me with it. According to Google, the perimenopause conversation exploded somewhere around late 2022, the same time several high-profile femalecelebrities were talking about (or investing in) its supercharged big sister, menopause. Naomi Watts launched her menopause-focused skincare line Stripes launched her menopause-focused skincare line Stripes Gwyneth Paltrow , Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore all invested in Evernow, a telehealth start-up focused on relieving menopausal symptoms , and all invested in Evernow, a telehealth start-up focused on relieving menopausal symptoms Michelle Obama opened up to People about needing moral support while she went through menopause Courtney Cox posted a funny updated version of her 1985 Tampax commercial, this time about menopause 'eating you alive' Suddenly menopause was trending (and trendy), so it was the perfect time for perimenopause to tag along. Perimenopause is the time leading up to menopause that often begins inyour mid- to late-40s (though for some women it can begin in theirmid-30s). Symptoms include irregular periods, hot flashes, nightsweats, sleep disturbances, and mood changes, as well as other physical changes. It's not a single event – it's a continuous process, one that doctorssay can last several years. And even if a woman has experienced someor all of these symptoms, there's no one test or sign that will determine that she's officially entered perimenopause. So… clear as mud – it's a thing, for sure, but no one can tell you if you have it, you just sort of have to guess. Which could explain why half of the strangers in my algorithm havebeen so quick to grab the diagnosis and slap it on all of their problems – to the point where it's starting to feel like an identity. Weight gain? Perimenopause. Can't sleep? Perimenopause. Forgot your keys? Perimenopause. Suddenly bad at eyeliner? Perimenopause. Obviously women's health is important and chronically 1993, we were rarely included in clinical trials. Women'shealth research is woefully underfunded, and physically, the world hasbeen designed for and by men. Ask any woman under 5'5' who's ever put on a seatbelt—those car companies want us dead. But I do think it's important to ask: what if your symptoms aren't perimenopause? Or at the very least, what if they're not only perimenopause? The body changes for all of us after 40—we gain weight, our skin sags,our vision changes, our joints get stiffer. Not to mention lifetimehappiness reaches its low point in your 40s. The sting of nostalgiacreeps in and your life starts to look like all the decisions you made along the way. Your forties also place you in the 'sandwich generation,' where you mightbe simultaneously taking care of young and/or adult children as well as aging and/or ailing parents. It's a midlife mess and sometimes it really sucks. (Or as Carl Jung put it, 'The wine of youth does not always clear with advancing years; sometimes it grows turbid.') As for me, it feels like a longer-than-usual rest stop where I'm reflecting on the first 40 years of my life, looking out over the next 40, simultaneously sad, happy, joyous and grieving, and wondering who the f*** stole the compass. Sometimes I lie awake wondering what I really want, if this is it, if I should be more grateful for what I have or more active in bracing for the sadness yet to come. So yeah—sometimes I toss and turn. But I am not only what is happening to my body. And as a semi-reformed former hypochondriac, I have no interest in labelling every physicalsensation sparking inside of me. I know Father Time will have his waywith me when it's my turn, but I'm not inviting him over before our appointment, are you crazy? Maybe, like American talk show host Candace Cameron said about scary movies, the memes are a portal. So I rebuke them – get them away from me! Maybe my refusal to laugh along with them is just delusion. Perhaps I'm in denial about my age and terrified about the closing of a chapter. It could be I'm just too scared to look it in the face. More Trending But can't that be fine, too? Men famously go kicking and screaminginto midlife. They cheat on their wives, buy Ferraris, get into MMA, and fly to Turkey for hair plugs. They buy presidential elections and become obsessed with space. And for the most part, we let them. Perhaps I'm just asking for women to give themselves a little more room, to steal some from the men, and to not get attached onto any more labels we just spent a decade unlearning. Especially one with such bad PR. And I guess while we're at it, I'm at least asking for better memes. After all, we're millennials, we invented memes. We gotta do better than this. You can read more from Nicole James here. 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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Slurpee Day 2025: Run to 7-Eleven to grab your frozen treat today for free
Mark your calendars, or do not, because it is already happening. Today, Friday, July 11, 2025, is officially Free Slurpee Day, and 7-Eleven is going all out for their 98th birthday bash. That means one thing: free brain freeze for everyone. Pop into any participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, or Stripes store and grab a free small Slurpee. No catch, no purchase required, just walk in and claim your cup of icy joy. But hurry, it is strictly while supplies last and Slurpee fanatics do not play. How to get your free slurpee on Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven To grab your first free drink, simply show up. One small Slurpee per customer, easy peasy. But if you are a member of 7Rewards or Speedy Rewards, you get a bonus: scan the app today and unlock a coupon for another free Slurpee, valid until July 31. Double the frozen fun. Tongue tattoos? Oh yes, that is a thing This year, things are getting weirdly wonderful. Select locations are handing out Slurpee-activated temporary tongue tattoos to rewards members. These funky S-shaped tattoos come in colours like blue, red, green, and purple—and only show up after sipping your Slurpee. It is giving 2000s summer vibes. You can score these wild tongue tattoos if you are in cities like Chicago, Dallas, New York, Orlando, LA, Vegas, and more. Speedway lovers, you are covered too, from Detroit to Indy, there is a city near you getting tongue-toos today. Exclusive flavour, mega discounts & sweet merch Back by popular demand: the limited edition MTN Dew Infinite Swirl Slurpee, a pineapple-berry explosion that you can also grab in bottles or on fountain. If you are not leaving the house (respect), 7NOW has your back. Use the code 711DAY to get $7.11 off a $20+ delivery today only. And for the fashion girlies, 7-Eleven's birthday merch collection has T-shirts and even full-on Slurpee costumes. Iconic. A bit of frozen history The Slurpee was born in 1965 when 7-Eleven licensed the tech from Omar Knedlik, the OG frozen drink genius. What started as a happy accident in a Kansas Dairy Queen turned into a full-blown icy empire. Today, 7-Eleven is keeping that frozen legacy alive, one free Slurpee at a time. Now go forth, hydrate (sort of), and freeze your taste buds in honour of 7-Eleven's big day!
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
7-Eleven's free slurpee day is back! Here's how to score yours on July 11
If you're looking for a fun way to cool off this summer, you're in luck. Free Slurpee Day is back, and this year's celebration is extra cool, quite literally. On July 11, 7-Eleven will celebrate its 98th birthday with its annual Free Slurpee Day. This year's festivities include limited-edition cups and tongue tattoos, besides the iconic frozen drink. Since 2002, 7-Eleven has given away free Slurpees on July 11 of every year; however, the promotion has been scaled back over time. How to get a 7-Eleven Slurpee for free? Participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, or Stripes locations will be giving away a free small Slurpee on the occasion of the convenience store chain's 98th birthday on July 11. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Instalá tu kit rápido y sin cables, en el día. Alarmas Verisure Ver oferta Undo Customers can get a free small Slurpee at participating locations, while loyalty members get additional benefits. According to 7-Eleven, the offer is only available on Friday and at participating locations while supplies last. Live Events There is also a method to obtain a second freebie. On July 11, scan your 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards app to get your second drink. You'll also receive a coupon for a free small Slurpee that can be used until July 31. In-store, neither a coupon nor an app is required. In addition, rewards members can enter to win free snacks, drinks, Slurpees, and other items, as per a report by USA Today. Three flavors will be available to consumers: classic cherry, blue raspberry, which is referred to as a "sweet OG," and MTN DEW Infinite Swirl, which is a limited-edition pineapple berry, as per a report by WCNC. ALSO READ: Did cloud seeding cause the deadly Texas floods? Report sparks outrage after disaster that killed over 100 What's up with the tongue tattoos? Members of the 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards loyalty programs will also receive unique Slurpee-activated temporary tongue tattoos at a few 7-Eleven and Speedway locations this year, which is a unique twist. When applied to the tongue after consuming the frozen beverage, the S-shaped tattoos can be blue, green, red, or purple. Also, a limited-edition cup honoring the company's 98th birthday is available. What other deals are happening on Slurpee Day? Other National Slurpee Day promotions include the MTN Dew Infinite Swirl Slurpee, a limited-edition pineapple-berry blend taste, a $7.11 delivery discount on July 11, and a daily chance to win $5,000 through the 7-Eleven and Speedway apps through January 6, 2026, as per USA Today. FAQs Do I need an app to get a free Slurpee on July 11th? No! Simply walk into a participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, or Stripes and ask for a free small Slurpee, no purchase or app required. Can I have more than one free Slurpee? Yes, rewards members who scan their app on July 11 will receive a coupon for a second free Slurpee, valid until July 31.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
It's 7-Eleven Free Slurpee Day 2025! How to get your free drink on July 11
Hey! Guess what? It's Friday, July 11, 2025! You may not know that the date is very significant, but what if I told you it can also be written as 7/11? And what does THAT remind you of? That's right, that should make you think of 7-Eleven and their patented sugary Slurpee drinks that keep you cool. It's no coincidence that it's Free Slurpee Day 2025, which means you can get one of those frozen drinks for free from 7-Eleven. How do you do it? Good question! You've come to the right place. Simply walk into a 7-Eleven -- you can also get them from Speedway or Stripes -- bring your Slurpee cup to the front counter and that's it! It's one small cup per customer. And if you're a rewards member, you can get one more free that you can get through July 31! That's all we've got. Go get your free Slurpees and enjoy them. Is there anything else you can get for free from 7-Eleven on Free Slurpee Day? Yes! At certain locations, if you're a rewards member, you can get a tongue tattoo (Tongue-too). When you drink your Slurpee, it'll temporarily brand your tongue with a big "S" shape. Fun!
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Freeze the Day -- It's Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven, Inc.!
Everyone is invited to sip and celebrate with free Slurpee drinks, colorful Tongue-toos and delicious deals IRVING, Texas, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The wait is over! Today, 7-Eleven, Inc., the world's largest convenience retailer, turns 98. Like any great party host, we're celebrating with gifts! Customers nationwide can stop by participating 7-Eleven®, Speedway® and Stripes® stores to score a free small Slurpee® Plus, no need to leave the couch — get everything needed to celebrate delivered with the 7NOW® Delivery app and enjoy $7.11 off a $20+ purchase using promo code SLURPEEDAY**. A sip from a Slurpee drink just got a whole lot more fun. This year, 7-Eleven is introducing "Tongue-toos," first of-its-kind temporary tongue tattoos that are activated by a single taste of a Slurpee drink. Just apply the tattoo on the tongue after a sip, and watch it appear like magic. Each tongue-too features the brand's signature "S" in vibrant shades of blue, green, red or purple. Designed as a colorful callback to the tongue-staining legacy fans know and love, the tongue-toos are available exclusively for 7Rewards® and Speedy Rewards® members at select 7-Eleven and Speedway locations, while supplies last this Slurpee Day.*** The party doesn't have to stop today. When loyalty members scan their rewards information today, they'll receive a bonus coupon for another free small Slurpee drink, redeemable through July 31.**** Plus, customers can pair their Slurpee drinks with $1 deals on snacks and beverages through the end of the month, including exclusive 7-Select™ items and more.***** "There's nothing ordinary about Slurpee Day, and this year takes it to a whole new level," said Marissa Jarratt, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer at 7-Eleven, Inc. "We're celebrating 98 years of 7-Eleven with our annual tradition of free small Slurpee drinks, but giving it a twist with tastebud-catching tongue-toos and deals that deliver fun all month long. It's never been easier to join the celebration and honor a brand that fans have cherished for nearly a century." Plus, don't miss this flavor moment. MOUNTAIN DEW INFINITE SWIRL is officially hitting Slurpee and Big Gulp® drink machines for the first time — a double debut for the blue pineapple-berry blend that fans can't get enough of. It's also available in 20-ounce bottles, making this summer splash easy to sip anytime, anywhere. Slurpee Day may be the party, but the surprises go all year long. Every day through the end of the year, fans can take a shot at $5,000 daily by shopping, scanning and playing the in-app game in the 7-Eleven and Speedway apps. Loyalty members can rack up extra plays on iconic buys like Slurpee and Big Gulp drinks, Big Bite® hot dogs and even fill-ups at the fuel pump.****** *Valid only on 7/11/25. Available while supplies last. Offer good at participating 7-Eleven, Stripes and Speedway stores. ©2025 7-Eleven, Inc. All rights reserved. **Valid on 7/11/25 only: Applicable on 7NOW Delivery Only. $7.11 off $20 Promo: SLURPEEDAY ©2025 7-Eleven, Inc. All rights reserved. ***Available at select 7-Eleven and Speedway locations in: 7-Eleven locations: Los Angeles , New York , Washington, DC, Dallas-Ft. Worth , Orlando , Denver , Chicago, Norfolk , Tampa , San Diego , Philadelphia, Las Vegas Speedway locations: Indianapolis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Chicago , Albuquerque, Cleveland, Detroit , Cincinnati , Columbus , Dayton , Grand Rapids , Greenville , Louisville ****Valid 7/12/25-7/31/25. Limit 1 per customer. *****Valid from 7/1/25 – 7/31/25. ©2025 7-Eleven, Inc. All rights reserved. Week 1 - 2 (7/1/25 – 7/15/25) Discount applicable only on Fanta, Barq's, Mello Yello, Pibb, Seagram's (20oz), Minute Maid (20oz), RSW Water (1L), Reese's, Kit Kat, Hershey's Milk Chocolate (Standard Size), Rolo, Almond Joy (Standard Size), Skittles Original, Starburst Original (Standard Size), Extra Gum (Spearmint & Polar Ice single packs), Kinder Bueno, Kinder Chocolate (Standard Size), 7-Select Gummies (7oz), Zappo Sticks (1oz), Quaker Chewy Bars (1.48oz), Nabisco Singles (1.54–2oz), Reign Storm (12oz), 7-Select Fusion (12oz), Cheez-It (3oz), 7-Select Peanuts (2oz), and 7-Select Meat Sticks (0.8oz) Week 3 - 4 (7/16/25 – 7/31/25 ) Discount applicable only on Snickers, Twix, M&M's Peanut, Butterfinger, Crunch, Nerds Ropes, Gushers (1.9oz), Nutri-Grain Bars (1.3oz), Combos (3oz), Keebler Soft Batch Cookies (2.2oz), Keebler Crackers (1.8oz), Grandma's Cookies (2.875–3.25oz), Jack Link's Frito Sticks (.92oz), and Slim Jim Sticks (.97oz) ******NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO PLAY OR WIN. Begins 3/5/25 at 12:00:01am ET & ends 1/6/26 at 11:59:59 pm ET. Open to registered 7-Eleven App and Speedway App users who are legal US residents physically residing in 50 US/DC, 16+ years old (minors must get parental consent to participate). Odds of winning depend on total number of eligible gameplays received and the date/time of play. Sponsor: 7-Eleven, Inc. For full details on how to play without a purchase, the free 7-Eleven/Speedway Apps & full Official Rules, go to About 7-Eleven, Inc. 7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name in the U.S. convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to 7-Eleven® stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates and franchises Speedway®, Stripes®, Laredo Taco Company® and Raise the Roost® Chicken and Biscuits locations. Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee®, Big Bite® and Big Gulp®, 7-Eleven offers customers fresh, high-quality and convenient food options like sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings and mini beef tacos. 7-Eleven also offers customers industry-leading packaged products at an outstanding value with its 7-Select™ private brand. Customers can earn and redeem points on various items in stores nationwide through its 7Rewards® and Speedy Rewards® loyalty programs with more than 100 million members, place an order in the 7NOW® delivery app with real-time tracking and delivery typically in about 30 minutes, or rely on 7-Eleven for other convenient services. Find out more online at CONTACT: 7-Eleven, Inc. Corporate Communicationsmedia@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE 7-Eleven, Inc. 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