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Mercury is not in retrograde right now — but it is moving from Scorpio to Sagittarius. On December 9, the speediest planet will move into the sign of the

by Erika W. Smith

Entertainment

It Took Almost 50 Years, But TV Is Finally Getting Abortion Stori...

From Maude having an abortion pre-Roe v. Wade to Wonder Woman revealing a secret matriarchal world, women on film have been way ahead of the curve fighting

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Entertainment

We Need To Talk About The Birth Plan In A Christmas Prince: Th...

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby brings us so much holiday joy: the introduction of a new fictional country called Penglia, Amber’s (Rose McIver) retur

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Wellness
These Joyful Photos Celebrate Transmasculine People
Visibility of trans and non-binary folks has improved over the past five years. Celebrities including Laverne Cox, Sam Smith, and Jonathan Van Ness have sp
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Wellness
These Blowjob Tips Will Blow Your Partner Away
The first time I heard the word “blowjob,” I thought it had something to do with your hair. Never mind that I’d already read about them in Judy Blume
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Sex
The Hottest Married Sex Stories On Reddit
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Horoscope
Jupiter Is Entering Capricorn, So Focus On Your Finances
Yesterday, Jupiter moved from Sagittarius to Capricorn. That means if you’re considering an investment or preparing to ask for a raise, now is the time t
by Erika W. Smith

Wellness
Venus In Capricorn Tells Us To Work Hard, Play Hard
“Venus, planet of love / Was destroyed by global warming / Did its people want too much too? / Did its people want too much?” Mitski sings in the 2018
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Wellness
The End of Neptune Retrograde Dials Up Your Intuition
Think back to this past June. Booksmart was in theaters. Taylor Swift had just dropped the music video for “You Need To Calm Down”. The first Democrati
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Wellness
The New Moon Is In Sagittarius, So Take A Leap
Sagittarius season is here, and on Tuesday, November 26, the new moon will rise in the sign of the Archer. In astrology, the new moon — the phase of the
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Wellness
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Makeout Sessions
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Wellness
It’s Sagittarius Season, So Speak Your Truth
Mercury retrograde is over, Scorpio season is ending, and on November 22, Sagittarius season will begin. The sign of the Archer is known for impulsivity, o
by Erika W. Smith

Wellness
Why It’s So Hard To Sleep After A Breakup
After a breakup, you might find yourself crying on the subway and checking your ex’s social media five times a day. Breakups absolutely affect us emotion
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Wellness
Mercury Retrograde Is Finally Ending! But Retro-Shade Is Just Beg...
“Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?” Taylor Swift once sang. While the son
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Wellness
How To Be Happy When You’re Single (Yes, It’s Possible)
Let’s be real: being single can be hard, especially if you’re over 30 — or even in your late 20s. As Emma Watson recently told British Vogue, ?
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Wellness
Go Ahead & Masturbate While Pregnant (If You Want To)
During pregnancy, your sex drive may change. Some people see their libidos skyrocket, particularly during the second trimester, while others have a lower-t
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Wellness
Period Poop: It’s A Thing. Here’s How To Deal
Periods can really mess up your day (or week). They’re often accompanied by cramps, headaches, or bloating. Having to change your tampon, pad, or cup reg
by Erika W. Smith

Entertainment
Whitney Houston’s Best Friend Robyn Crawford Says They Had ...
After almost four decades, Robyn Crawford has answered the long-discussed rumours. In her new memoir, A Song for You: My Life with Whitney Houston (out yes
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Wellness
How — & Why — To Play With Your Partner’s Perineum
For such a small patch of skin, the perineum can lead to a lot of pleasure. Also called the taint, the perineum is the name for the area between the genita
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Wellness
Monogam-ish: Do You Want To Be In An Open Relationship?
Polyamory. Swinging. Monogam-ish. When talking about open relationships, the terminology can get confusing, quick. That’s because the phrase “open rela
by Erika W. Smith

Wellness
The Full Frost Moon Is In Taurus, & It’s Time To Indulge
The weather is getting colder and the year is drawing to a close. On Tuesday, November 12, the full Frost Moon will rise in the sky. As you may already kno
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Wellness
Reddit’s Dirtiest Pick-Up Lines Will Make You Blush
We’re all familiar with “Hey baby, what’s your sign?” and “If I could rearrange the alphabet, I’d put U and I together.” But what about… di
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Wellness
How To Tell If You’re Settling — So You Can Stop
Back in college, a close friend was dating someone who treated her badly — and who she just didn’t seem to like that much. Eventually, whenever she com
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Wellness
For Ashley Graham & Her Husband Justin Ervin, Prayer Is Foreplay
There’s a wide variation in what turns people on, but we’re still pretty surprised by Ashley Graham’s answer. In a recent appearance on A Little Late
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Wellness
Would You Want Your Family & Friends To Watch You Get Engaged?
Would you want your mother to watch your proposal? How about your siblings, or your cousins? When I posed this question on Twitter, people had strong feeli
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Entertainment
Lindy West Gets Real About Trump, Twitter & Shrill Season 2
Over the past few years, various powerful men have used the term “witch hunt” again and again. In October 2017, Woody Allen, himself accused of child s
by Erika W. Smith