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10 Dog BFFs That’ll Make Your Heart Melt

The Wizard Of Oz Left Out Some Pretty Spectacular Characters

What Condoms Do And Don’t Protect Against

Planned Parenthood

I Found My 8th Grade Diary And I Was A Huge Bitch

Illustrated by Tania Lili. Reductress is the first and only satirical women's magazine, taking on the best and worst of women's media, marketing

I Think My Sister’s Depressed — What Do I Do?

Illustrated by Madelyn Somers. Ever since my sister and her girlfriend broke up last year, she’s been super depressed. I know it was hard on her, but

by Pretty Padded Room

9 Far-Flung Vacation Homes That Will Ignite Your Wanderlust

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17 Show-Stopping Emmys Beauty Looks

by Maria Del Russo

The 8 Types Of People You Find On The Subway

by Alanna Schubach

23 Must-Haves For Your Wedding Day & Beyond

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10 Easy Ways To Get A More Even Complexion

by Ashlee Piper

The Best Spots To Sip Rosé In NYC

by Kate Donnelly

Top Chef Host Gail Simmons’ Breast Milk Mishap

Photo: MediaPunch Inc/REX USA. As a trained chef, special projects director of Food & Wine Magazine, a judge on Top Chef (and Top Chef Masters and Top

by Cricket's Circle

IUDs: Everything You Need To Know — But Don’t

Photographed by Nicolas Bloise. By Kendall McKenzie IUD stands for “intrauterine device.” They’re also known as IUCs (intrauterine contra

by Planned Parenthood

5 Delicious & Easy Lunch Recipes

by Erin Cunningham

Rachel Haot Might Be The Smartest Digital Powerhouse We Know

Photographed by Winnie Au; Designed by Gabriela Alford. “Superwoman” is an ambitious, loaded term. Beyond just setting the bar for success incr

The Ultimate Back-To-School Wedding

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Pamela Love’s New Collection Has Magic Powers

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What Does Your Neighborhood Say About Your Style?

by Rachel Hills

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How To Approach This Tough Convo With Your S.O.

Illustrated by Tania Lili. My girlfriend’s parents are very involved in her life. She’s an only child, so I get it, but she talks to them every

by Pretty Padded Room

12 Tassel Necklaces With Loads Of Fringe Benefits

by Ellen Hoffman

Musical Muse: Brooklyn’s Own Soul Sensation

by Erin Cunningham

A Foolproof Way To Make Or Break Habits

Illustrated by Tania Lili. This morning, I had a long, heated conversation with a friend about the distinction between abstainers and moderators. I really

by Gretchen Rubin

How To Get A Facial On The Cheap

Illustrated by Sandy Ley. For a lot of women, the spa facial is an infrequent indulgence. Not everyone has the time or money to invest in a professional mo

by Renée Rouleau

A Cut Above The Rest: 12 Cruelty-Free Salons

Photo: Courtesy of Starship Salon. A quick glance at my Facebook timeline from 2008 to 2012 forced me to come to an important conclusion: Cutting one&rsquo

by Ashlee Piper

Nasty Gal Goes Back To School, Embraces #Warmcore

by Ellen Hoffman

Your Guide To The Rehearsal Dinner Invite List

Photo: Amelia Alpaugh. Dear Alimay, I’ve always heard that the rehearsal dinner is for out-of-towners. Do I need to include my entire out-of-town lis

by Alimay Events

3 Fresh Outfits For Your Favorite T-Shirt

by Annie Georgia Gre...

14 Stylish Backdrops For Your #OOTD Post

by Erin Cunningham

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How A Hollywood Vet Keeps It Cool

Photo: BEImages/Gregory Pace. Watching Toni Collette's career is like watching a friend make it big — she has a vibe that makes you really want

Meet Your Bar-Soap Soul Mate

Photo: Courtesy of SheaMoisture. It's official: Bar soaps are trending. We've already declared our love for our favorite shower companions, but y

by Maria Del Russo

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Here’s The Stitch: Crochet Is Cool Now