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Mercury Is Entering Gemini, Bringing Us Magician-Like Energy

Gemini season begins on May 21st, and on the same day, Mercury enters Gemini. Fast-moving Mercury will stay in the Twins for less than two weeks, moving

by Erika W. Smith

Celebrities Share Their Abortion Stories After Restrictive Laws P...

Celebrities are speaking out about their abortions in reaction to a recent rash of states passing laws severely restricting abortion access for millions

by Molly Longman

Your Horoscope This Week

Our minds are abuzz with ideas on Sunday, after coming off last week’s full Moon in strategic Scorpio. It’s time to bring our work to the table as the

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How Your Casual Cocaine Habit Is Affecting Your Health

It can be difficult to separate the idea of cocaine from the glamour to which it's been attached for so many decades. If tabloids have any truth to them

How To Keep Long Distance Friendships Alive & Well

One of my best friends has a video of me with tears streaming down my face. It was taken after college graduation, when my group of five best friends

by Molly Longman

Meghan Markle Gave Birth In A Hospital After All

According to a birth certificate released today, Meghan Markle gave birth to Archie Harrison at Portland Hospital in Westminster, not at Frogmore Cottage,

How To Start Your Day With A Tarot Card Pull

Over the past few years, more and more people have begun to use tarot as part of their spiritual practice. In 2018, the New York Times reported that tarot

by Erika W. Smith

The Emotional Cost Of Living With Your Parents As An Adult

Moving back home after college has its obvious perks: saving money on rent, taking a breather after years of academic rigor, and mooching off of your

Padma Lakshmi Was One Of The First Celebs To Raise Endometriosis...

Padma Lakshmi was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2006, after experiencing symptoms for 23 years — and she’s been advocating for people with the

by Erika W. Smith

Weeknight Date Ideas That Are More Creative Than Happy Hour

If you’re going on a date on a weeknight, you probably only have a few hours to spend together before you risk losing sleep and ending up groggy and

by Erika W. Smith

Lamar Odom Opens Up About His Sex Addiction And Sleeping With 2,0...

Lamar Odom is further opening up about his struggle with addiction in his new memoir. In an excerpt released to People, the NBA legend admitted: “I am a

by Molly Longman

The Fertility Spectrum: A New Way To Talk About & Understand Your...

Infertility. Geriatric pregnancy. Spontaneous abortion. Incompetent cervix. These are the words and phrases that those struggling to conceive often

I’m Freezing My Eggs Because I Want The Same Freedom That Men Have

Kids? No thanks. I went to a consultation at an egg freezing clinic in Los Angeles two weeks ago because, well, I love a project. I had just

by Genevieve Angelson

Can You Eat Your Way To Better Skin? Here's What We Know Abo...

Can you actually eat your way to a more beautiful complexion? That’s the dream that collagen supplements promise, which is probably why it might seem

by Michelle Bilodeau

Feel Good Diaries: Jillian Michaels Shares Her Wellness Routine

Welcome to Refinery29’s Feel Good Diaries, where we chronicle the physical and mental wellness routines of women today, their costs, and whether or not

Pink Noise: The Key To A Better Night's Rest?

If you're a millennial who's drawn to pink, and you're also someone who's tried many sleep products in an effort to get better ZZZs, then you're likely

Your Funniest, Bloodiest Period Sex Stories

We’re constantly told that periods shouldn’t stop us from getting on with our everyday lives. Aside from the widespread misinformation surrounding

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Your Horoscope This Week

We begin our week sharp as tacks on Sunday as the Moon waxes in Virgo at 12:21 p.m EST. It’s a great few days to get organized and reach for your goals.

by Venus Australis

How To Stop Ticks — The Tiniest, Meanest Monsters Ever — From Rui...

Ticks are disease-carrying, blood-sucking, undercover jerks that live to make your outdoor activities miserable. While that might sound a touch dramatic,

Dating After College: It's Different, It's Fancier, & I...

If you recently graduated college, a whole lot of things are about to change: you might start working full-time. Dorm living is no longer an option.

by Erika W. Smith

21-Year-Old Ontario MPP Sam Oosterhoff Is Coming For Your Reprodu...

The new season of The Handmaid’s Tale doesn’t drop for another month but look no further than recent headlines on abortion if you want your fix of

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New Bachelorette Contestant Has Created 114 Kids Through Sperm Do...

The new Bachelorette contestants have been announced! And along with a Belieber, a globally-ranked Guitar Hero champion, and a self-proclaimed “admirer

by Erika W. Smith

FroYo Is Your Enemy, Not Your Friend — OK?

When Kristen Bell’s character on The Good Place dies and ends up somewhere akin to heaven, there’s frozen yogurt everywhere, with flavours galore. But

by Molly Longman

Why Did Chernobyl Victims Take Iodine Pills And Should I Take Them?

Let’s be clear: Chernobyl is not for viewers with sensitive stomachs. A man throws up on a table. Some characters end up looking like scabby, gory,

by Molly Longman

The "Serial Killer Gene" On Riverdale, Explained

The following story contains spoilers for Riverdale. The serial killer drama on Riverdale is hard enough to keep up with, but on Wednesday's episode,

7 Sex Positions Perfect For Deep Penetration

Not everyone likes penetration during sex — but some people really love it, especially if it’s deep. Deep penetration positions, whether vaginal or

by Erika W. Smith

9 Foolproof Ways To Make Moving In With A Partner Not A Disaster

There are a lot of benefits to moving in together. You no longer have to spend time driving or commuting to see your loved one. You can say goodbye to the

by Erika W. Smith