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Buying A Sex Toy? Read This First

Planned Parenthood

Adidas Now Welcomes #Selfies, #Foodporn To Your Custom Sneakers

21 Wave-Friendly Bikinis For A Wardrobe Malfunction-Free Summer

Bobby Schuessler

This Pineapple Tequila Sorbet Is Perfect For Summer

Photo: Courtesy of Kitchen Konfidence. Summer is in full effect here in San Diego, and strangely, it’s been quite humid. This humidity doesn’t

by Kitchen Konfidence

Diet & Nutrition

What, Exactly, Is Quinoa?

Photographed By Ingalls Photo. For years, the health-conscious among us have been raving about quinoa — and for good reason. It's a favorite car

by Justin Sedor

An Advil Gel Cap To Zap A Zit: Suspicious But Possible

Illustrated by Sydney Hass. We like to think we know our way around most of the at-home pimple remedies out there. However, when one of our readers comment

by Gabrielle Korn

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13 Emerging Designers You’ll Soon Obsess

by Bobby Schuessler

Entertainment News

Jennifer Lawrence Wins Cannes With A Magical Hiccup Cure

Photo: REX USA/Rex. Jennifer Lawrence can add health professional to her growing list of talents. Like all the biggest names at this year's Cannes Fil

by Daniel Barna

Two Adorable Desserts For One Major Sweet Tooth

Photo: Yoni Goldberg/Courtesy of Lauren Conrad. Whenever we have a LaurenConrad.com + Little Market photoshoot scheduled on our calendar, I spend the weeks

by LaurenConrad.com

M.I.A.’s “Double Bubble Trouble” Is Loaded With...

M.I.A. has released her new video for “Double Bubble Trouble,” the fifth single off of her 2013 album Matangi. As one might expect from the the

by Matthew Zuras

Will Your College Degree Really Pay Off?

Illustrated by Emily Turner. If you were a liberal arts major, you were probably reminded from the first day of freshman year that your degree would mean a

The New Guardians Of The Galaxy Trailer Will Leave You B...

If you don't know what Guardians Of The Galaxy is yet, you will as soon as you watch this. After multiple teases, Marvel has finally unleashed a full

by Daniel Barna

Give Your Dried-Up Mascara New Life With This Quick Fix

Photographed by Ben Ritter. There's little worse than a dried-out tube of your favorite mascara — especially if it goes kaput long before its ad

by Maria Del Russo

Entertainment News

Bella Thorne Knows What It’s Like To Be Bullied

Photo: REX USA/Picture Perfect. For the record, it's not a good idea to tell Bella Thorne what to do. The former Disney actress, who shares the screen

by Seija Rankin

Feast Your Eyelets On These 20 Summer Musts

by Laura Valenti

Decor Dare: Try A Very Short Coffee Table

Celebrity Style

Nicki Minaj Vs. Kelly Rowland: A Red-Carpet Bra Showdown

Photo: Picture Perfect/REX USA. Awards ceremonies don't always have to be a battlefield of “who wore it better?” comparisons. There's

by Gina Marinelli

9/11 Gift Shop Meets Backlash At New Memorial

Photo: Amy Dreher. Nearly every museum has a gift shop at the end. But, is it appropriate to have a goods-for-sale section when that museum is also a memor

by Vanessa Golembewski

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Stop What You’re Doing To See These Adorable Baby Bunnies

Look, stop whatever you're doing and give this your full attention. Even with all of the cute cat videos, nothing tops this. Happy Monday! More From H

by Hello Giggles

Entertainment News

Does Kesha’s BBMA Appearance Mark The Dawning Of A New Era?

Photo: BEImages/Jim Smeal. Kesha didn't name her sophomore album Warrior for nothin'. With her rehab stint two months behind her, she's been

by Hayden Manders

Your Horoscope: Get It Now On R29TV!

In case you couldn't tell from all our horoscope coverage, we're unabashed freaks about astrology. And, since we really can't get enough, we

Shark Week Nails? Happy Summer To Us

The Harry Potter Spin-Off Movie Might Be Getting A Major...

Photo: REX USA/David Fisher/Rex. Harry Potter fanatics have already circled November 18, 2016 in their calendars as the day the franchise's spin-off f

by Daniel Barna

Facebook Is Single Shaming You

Facebook is always trying to figure us out. Which of these movies have you seen? Where is your hometown? Which elementary school did you attend? It's

by Vanessa Golembewski

Is This A Better Way To Treat Menstrual Cramps?

Photo: Courtesy of Amazon. From Midol to Advil to Motrin, ibuprofen has been the go-to option for treating menstrual cramps for years. But, recent research

by Justin Sedor

A Tasty, 10-Minute Spin On Classic Avocado Toast

Photo: Courtesy of Cooking With Cakes. Have you tired of the avocado craze? Nope, me neither. I just can’t get enough of this nutrient-dense superfoo

by Cooking With Cakes

Miley Cyrus Gives Up Molly For Lucy At The Billboard Music Awards

Some of the so-called rock moments from last night’s Billboard Music Awards were ones I could have lived without, but late in the show came a perform

Does Natural Self-Tanner Do The Trick?

Oh, summer, you cruel, cruel friend. You bring warm breezes, ample sunlight, rosé — and, if you're a pale girl like me, a sudden awarenes

Cecily McMillan Sentenced To 90 Days

Photo: EPA/Alamy. Cecily McMillan, the Occupy Wall Street protestor who was convicted earlier this month of assaulting a police officer, was sentenced toda

by Matthew Zuras

True Blood‘s Final Season Looks Absolutely Epic

Yesterday, we told you about a bunch of new shows coming to a small screen near you, so please remember: Despite what you're about to read, the future

by Daniel Barna

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Hair Falling Flat? 5 Simple, Midday Mane Fixes

Entertainment News

Charlize Theron Never Thought She’d Date Sean Penn

Photo: Courtesy of Vogue. Charlize Theron often grabs headlines for her film roles, but recently the spotlight has been focused on her romance with Sean Pe

by Vanessa Golembewski

Louis Vuitton Debuts A Monogrammed Bag We Actually Can Get Behind

Bold Lips That Won’t Budge

We can honestly say that we've never met a bold lip we didn't love. There's something about a bright, dramatic color that just fills our makeup-loving hear

by Megan McIntyre

Entertainment News

Nicole Richie Introduced Cameron Diaz To Her New BF

Photo: BEImages/Gregory Pace; REX USA/Everett Collection. Nicole Richie can add yet another title to her already extensive résumé: matchmaker

by Hayden Manders

Entertainment News

Pamela Anderson Reveals Childhood Abuse In Stunning Speech

Photo: REX USA/David Fisher. Pamela Anderson was at the Cannes Film Festival Friday to promote her new foundation, which will work for human, animal, and e

by Matthew Zuras

Why Retailers Need To Relax About “Showrooming”

Photographed by Guang Xu. Turns out that retailers' fears about “showrooming” — that is, when customers browse in brick-and-mortar s

by Leeann Duggan

The Hidden Gems Of French Pharmacies, Revealed

Photo: Courtesy of Avene. There's something about a French pharmacy that sets our hearts aflutter. Maybe it's the aisles and aisles of cult-statu

by Dianna Mazzone

8 Things To Do In NYC This Week

Photo: Courtesy of Lolë Women. This could be a great week to get outside to do some yoga. And then reward yourself with a sweet treat, of course! Perh

16 Vintage Tees To Live In All Summer

by Erin Fitzpatrick

Small-Space Tips From An Interiors Pro

by Rebecca Taras

Entertainment News

8 Things to Know This AM — May 19 2014

Bad news, Morrissey fans: Moz's new Twitter account is a total #fake. (Flavorwire) One thing that isn't fake is the latest Pentagon document deta

by Kelly Maxwell

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Revealed: London’s Secret Walks

by Natalie Hughes