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Maria Cristina Lalonde

PS Contributor
María Cristina Lalonde is a freelance journalist and aspiring kickboxing champion. She has written about sexual health, fitness, and wellness for over a decade. Her articles have appeared in, among other publications, the Houston Chronicle, Everyday Health, Giddy, and U.S. News & World Report.

Latest Posts From Maria

I Was Skeptical About Virtual Shamanic Healing — Then I Tried It
Health
Feb 8, 2025

I Was Skeptical About Virtual Shamanic Healing — Then I Tried It

I've long considered myself far too rational to try something like shamanic healing (or chakra balancing or vaginal steaming or reading "The Secret," for that matter).

I Drank Okra Water Nonstop For a Month — and the Results Surprised Me
Nutrition
Feb 6, 2025

I Drank Okra Water Nonstop For a Month — and the Results Surprised Me

Confession: I like okra water a little too much.

I Tried TikTok's "Floor Time" Trend and Now I'm Never Going Back
Health
Jan 24, 2025

I Tried TikTok's "Floor Time" Trend and Now I'm Never Going Back

I'd never felt drawn to the floor.

I Went on a 3-Day Ayahuasca Retreat Expecting Transformation — Here's What I Got Instead
Health
Dec 16, 2024

I Went on a 3-Day Ayahuasca Retreat Expecting Transformation — Here's What I Got Instead

I am cold, cranky, and covered in leaves.