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Why I’m Okay With Being A Good-Enough Mom

by Carley Fortune

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Insta-Parenting: Why We Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Sharing Pics Of Our Kids

by Kathleen Newman-Bremang

I Tell My Daughters They’re Beautiful Every Chance I Get

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Which Friends Character Are You Based On Your Sign?

What To Do When You Feel Lonely, According To Therapists

Crymaxing: When An Orgasm Makes You Cry

Kim Kardashian Opens Up About Her Latest Diagnosis

If you’ve been watching Keeping Up with the Kardashians, you know that Kim Kardashian West has been struggling with some health issues lately. And now sh

by Molly Longman

Honey, Yams, & Legs In The Air: Which Of These Fertility Tricks A...

by Erika W. Smith

Whitney Port: What I Learned From My Miscarriage

I am a mother, and I had a miscarriage. Until just recently, I had no idea how common it was for these two seemingly opposite realities to coexist. Having

by Whitney Port

Stop Trying To Save The World All By Yourself

The very idea that we, as atomised individuals, could play a significant part in stabilising the planet’s climate is objectively nuts, writes Naomi Klein

What Hustlers’ Ketamine-MDMA Drug Cocktail Would Really Do

In one of Hustlers’ funniest scenes, Destiny (Constance Wu) and Ramona (Jennifer Lopez) cook up a drug concoction in Destiny’s kitchen — and then tes

by Erika W. Smith

Asking For A Friend: Can I Work Out Drunk?

There are a variety of reasons you might think about hitting the gym after downing a few glasses of wine or, who knows, maybe even whiskey shots. We’re n

by Molly Longman

Are Ghosts Real? Let’s Break It Down

As we creep closer to Halloween, you’re probably beginning to think about planning your costume, decorating your home, and stocking up on seasonal candy.

by Erika W. Smith

40 Women On Their Post-Baby Sex Lives

The doctor tells you to wait six weeks. Then what? We asked mothers to be brutally honest about post-partem sex. Here’s what they told us.

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No More “Appetite Suppressant Lollipops”? Instagram Introduces Ne...

If you follow even just a few Instagram influencers, you’ve probably seen many ads on your feed for weight loss products, such as “appetite suppressant

by Erika W. Smith

Try These Wedding Pickup Lines On Guests (But Not The Bride)

Weddings are always a very special day for the spouses-to-be… but they can be a big day for the guests as well. According to data from the Knot, almost 2

by Erika W. Smith

6 Signs You Just Had An Orgasm

You might have heard an orgasm described as a vaginal sneeze or called “la petit mort” — French for “the little death.” And though both these are

by Erika W. Smith

A 14-Year-Old Allegedly Committed Suicide After Being Period Sham...

In utterly upsetting news, a 14-year-old girl from Kenya died by suicide last week after allegedly being period-shamed by her teacher after bleeding throug

by Molly Longman

You Know About Cuffing Season. Now, Meet Fielding Season

You’re probably familiar with cuffing season. (You know, the time of year when you want to begin a relationship because it’s cold outside and you want

by Erika W. Smith

Quick Tips For Calming Anxiety When You’re Freaking Out

No one likes crying in public. But who among us hasn’t had a moment where they burst into tears or had an anxiety attack on the subway, at work, or, say,

by Molly Longman

Situationships: The Kinda-Relationship That No One Wants To Be In

Have you ever dated someone or had a friend with benefits who you spent so much time with that it felt like you were in an official relationship, even thou

by Erika W. Smith

Victoria Beckham’s Beauty Brand Has Arrived

It’s easy to see how Victoria Beckham — in her perfectly tailored, burgundy cashmere turtleneck and oversized camel blazer — has sold herself as

by Megan Decker

Investigation Finds Some CBD Vapes Can Be Dangerous, Too

Just like a puff of smoke from an e-cig momentarily blurs our view of the world around us, there’s still a lot we can’t foresee about both vaping and C

by Molly Longman

What To Do When You Feel Homesick

When I first went off to college, I used to say: “I’m not homesick, I’m people sick.” It wasn’t my old room, or my my Zac Efron poster I missed.

by Molly Longman

The Dark Side Of Mindfulness We Need To Wake Up To

Forty years ago, John Travis, a medical doctor based in affluent Marin County north of San Francisco opened the Wellness Resource Center. “Wellness i

by Ronald E Purser

Sam Smith: “My Pronouns Are They/Them”

Sam Smith, who came out as non-binary in March, has shared that they’re now using they/them pronouns. In a Twitter thread this morning, Smith shared an i

by Erika W. Smith

Kim Kardashian Swears CBD Helps Her Sleep

It’s no secret that Kim Kardashian West is into CBD — she hosted a baby shower themed around it, complete with a tea ceremony and crystals. And th

by Molly Longman

What Netflix’s Unbelievable Gets Right About Rape Kits

Graphic discussion of sexual assault evidence-collection process ahead. In the first episode of Netflix’s Unbelievable, we see Marie (Kaitlyn Dever) go t

by Erika W. Smith

I Got A Love Reading From A Psychic & This Is What It Was Like

Over the past few months, I’ve gotten Tarot readings and astrological tips about how I should approach my love life. So when the platform Keen invited me

by Erika W. Smith

Your Horoscope This Week

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Kylie Jenner & Travis Scott Open Up About Sex After Stormi In Pla...

Earlier this week, Kylie Jenner teased her Playboy cover with a sexy Instagram photo of herself wearing nothing but a cowboy hat, snuggling up to a shirtle

by Erika W. Smith

How To Practice Sex Magick This Friday The 13th

Friday the 13th has long been considered unlucky by the mainstream. However, some witches and astrologers consider the day to be an auspicious one. “Both

by Erika W. Smith

Lucy Hale Reveals Why She Got An IUD

In the past few years, it seems like everyone — from your best friend to even lawmakers — has been talking about getting an intrauterine device, aka an