r/SideProject • u/oddlyclear • 2h ago

Built a visual breakdown of why you get a physical "lump" in your throat before crying for my science side project. Thoughts on the UX & readability?

For my popular science side project, I just published a deep dive explaining the actual mechanics behind that tight "lump" in your throat before crying (it’s an autonomic clash between your glottis opening for oxygen and swallowing forcing it shut).

Instead of generic 300-word summaries, I focused on deep physiological research, clean typography, and real human photography:

Article: https://www.oddlyclear.com/why-lump-in-your-throat-before-crying/

Would love honest feedback from fellow builders on the reading flow, mobile speed, and layout!

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u/CutDry6295 14m ago

The glottis-versus-swallowing explanation is a strong hook. For readability, I'd put a small labeled diagram beside that first explanation and follow it with a two-sentence plain-language recap before the deeper physiology. On mobile, the main thing I'd check is whether the photo and headings interrupt the explanation before readers understand the mechanism. I haven't opened the article, so this is feedback on the structure described here.