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What Leap Day 2020 Means In Numerology

Wedding Season 2020 Is DOOMED, According To Susan Miller

Over the past few months, you might have seen plenty of diamond rings, ear-to-ear smiles, and custom couple hashtags on the ‘gram as engagement season di

by Erika W. Smith

The New Moon Is In Pisces, & We’ve Got Love On Our Minds

Although we can’t see it, we know it’s there. No, we’re not talking about love. We’re talking about the new moon, which rises in Pisces on February

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This Pisces Season, We’ll Make It Work

Ready to feel all the feelings? After a month in aloof Aquarius, the sun is moving into watery Pisces on February 18, where it will stay until March 19. (N

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How To Survive The First Mercury Retrograde Of The Decade

The first Mercury retrograde of the year — and decade — begins on February 16. The first planet from the sun has been moving through Pisces since

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What Mercury Retro-Shade Means For Your Valentine’s Day

The first Mercury retrograde of the year begins on February 16 — two days after Valentine’s Day. Phew, you might be thinking, There’s nothing standin

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Mars In Capricorn Wants You To Achieve Your Goals

After moving through fiery Sagittarius for the past six weeks, Mars will enter earthy Capricorn on February 16. The red planet will stay in the sign of the

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8 Sex Positions Perfect For Valentine’s Day

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How One Kenyan Woman Is Fighting Female Genital Mutilation

“All the cows in the world are gray, white, brown, or black, but have you ever seen a purple cow?” asks Kenyan activist Hellen Nkuraiya. You might pict

by Erika W. Smith

Serena Williams On Her Daughter Olympia: “I Call Her My Busy Baby”

Serena Williams’ daughter Olympia shows off her dance moves in an adorable new video for Pampers Cruisers 360 Fit Diapers. Featuring a song called ?

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The Full Snow Moon In Leo Is Your Time To Shine

From Jennifer Lopez to Barack Obama, we know that Leos love the spotlight. And with the full moon in the sign of the Lion on February 8, it’s time for al

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Venus Is Entering Aries, So Expect Sparks To Fly

After travelling through emotional Pisces, Venus will enter fiery Aries on February 7. As the baby of the zodiac, Aries is known for impulsivity, directnes

by Erika W. Smith

Hailey Bieber Says Faith “Is The Most Important Part” Of Her Marr...

From “claiming all candy for the glory of God” on Halloween to waiting to have sex with Justin Bieber until marriage, Hailey Bieber is always ready to

by Erika W. Smith

Valentighting: The Dating Trend Ruining Your February

If you’re in a new relationship, Valentine’s Day can be more of a source of anxiety than anything else. Are you going to spend February 14 with someone

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Once & For All: Does Size Really Matter?

There’s one question that has inspired endless debate — and it’s not, “What is the meaning of life?” or, “Which came first, the chicken or

by Erika W. Smith

Kylie Jenner Talks Motherhood, Co-Parenting, & Baby #2 In New Int...

Kylie Jenner poses as Marie Antoinette in a new fashion editorial in Harper’s Bazaar, and her two-year-old daughter Stormi sits in her lap for one photo.

by Erika W. Smith

Billie Eilish Has One Piece Of Mental Health Advice & It’s So Imp...

Just days after making history as the youngest person ever to win Song Of The Year at the Grammys, Billie Eilish is making her Vogue cover debut. In the ac

by Erika W. Smith

What To Know Before You Ask Your Partner To Come Inside You

From pearl necklaces to facials (not the spa kind), there’s plenty of things to do with cum. But by far the most popular remains coming inside the vagina

by Erika W. Smith

Mercury In Pisces Is Making Us Dreamy

Mercury retrograde is coming soon — but before that, the planet of communication enters dreamy Pisces on February 3. And at the same time, on February 2,

by Erika W. Smith

What To Know Before You Try Double Penetration

If you’ve ever browsed a porn site, odds are you’ve seen at least one double penetration video. This position typically involves a cis woman being pene

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Exactly How To Initiate Sex Without Feeling Awkward

Last year, an invention that claimed it would revolutionize how we initiate sex went viral — for all the wrong reasons. The LoveSync consists of two smal

by Erika W. Smith

If You’re Bleeding During Sex, This Might Be Why

Sometimes, your vagina bleeds. Of course, you know this, as you bleed during your period. But you might also experience spotting between periods or while y

by Erika W. Smith

Enough About Penis Length — Let’s Talk About Girth

When we talk about penis size, we usually focus on length — but that leaves out another very important measurement: girth. By that, we generally mean the

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Curving: Another Terrible Dating Trend

Ghosting, breadcrumbing, paperclipping, stashing… get ready to add another dating term to your vocabulary: curving. First documented by Brittany Cox of T

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Kiki de Montparnasse Launched A Luxury Sex Toy Collection

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If A Condom Slips Off During Sex, Don’t Panic — Here’s What To Do

Maybe you’ve been there: You’re having penetrative sex and enjoying yourself immensely. But when it’s all over, you and your partner realize that the

by Erika W. Smith

All About The Masturbation Technique In The Goop Lab

From energy healing to intermittent fasting, the wellness trends featured in Gwyneth Paltrow’s new Netflix series The Goop Lab are, well, pretty Goop-y.

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What The Year Of The Rat Means & How To Celebrate It

This weekend, the Year of the Rat begins. January 25 is the Lunar New Year, aka Chinese New Year. It marks the beginning of the lunisolar Chinese calendar,

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