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Mercury is not in retrograde right now — but it is moving from Scorpio to Sagittarius. On December 9, the speediest planet will move into the sign of the

by Erika W. Smith

Ladies First

It Took Almost 50 Years, But TV Is Finally Getting Abortion Stori...

From Maude having an abortion pre-Roe v. Wade to Wonder Woman revealing a secret matriarchal world, women on film have been way ahead of the curve fighting

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Body

We Need To Talk About The Birth Plan In A Christmas Prince: Th...

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby brings us so much holiday joy: the introduction of a new fictional country called Penglia, Amber’s (Rose McIver) retur

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Sex
The Most Common STIs Of 2019 & How To Treat Them
If you’re sexually active, odds are likely that you’ll contract a sexually transmitted infection at some point in your life. One in two people will get
by Erika W. Smith

Sex
These Blowjob Tips Will Blow Your Partner Away
The first time I heard the word “blowjob,” I thought it had something to do with your hair. Never mind that I’d already read about them in Judy Blume
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Sex
Sex Without Penetration Can Be Incredible — Try It
Too often, when we think of sex, we think of penetration. But sex doesn’t have to include penetration — plenty of people prefer sex without it! And eve
by Erika W. Smith

Wellness
These Joyful Photos Celebrate Transmasculine People
Visibility of trans and non-binary folks has improved over the past five years. Celebrities including Laverne Cox, Sam Smith, and Jonathan Van Ness have sp
by Erika W. Smith

Horoscope
Jupiter Is Entering Capricorn, So Focus On Your Finances
Today, Jupiter moves from Sagittarius to Capricorn. That means if you’re considering an investment or preparing to ask for a raise, now is the time to ta
by Erika W. Smith

Sex
The Hottest Married Sex Stories On Reddit
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Black Friday
The Cyber Monday Deals You You Really, Really Want: Sex Toys
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Sex
These Thanksgiving Sex Positions Are Food-Coma Friendly
by Erika W. Smith

Spirit
Why Do People Say Grace Before Eating, Anyway?
Depending on your family traditions, if you celebrate Thanksgiving, you may bow your heads and say grace before your meal. But while many familiar cultural
by Erika W. Smith

Spirit
Venus In Capricorn Tells Us To Work Hard, Play Hard
“Venus, planet of love / Was destroyed by global warming / Did its people want too much too? / Did its people want too much?” Mitski sings in the 2018
by Erika W. Smith

Food & Drinks
5 CBD Cookbooks To Add To Your Collection
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Dating Advice
Why Your First Heartbreak Hits The Hardest
We’re deep into breakup season right now. And whether you’ve been hit by the dreaded Turkey Drop (a Thanksgiving-season breakup) or a relationship has
by Erika W. Smith

Spirit
The End of Neptune Retrograde Dials Up Your Intuition
Think back to this past June. Booksmart was in theaters. Taylor Swift had just dropped the music video for “You Need To Calm Down”. The first Democrati
by Erika W. Smith

Horoscope
The New Moon Is In Sagittarius, So Take A Leap
Sagittarius season is here, and on Tuesday, November 26, the new moon will rise in the sign of the Archer. In astrology, the new moon — the phase of the
by Erika W. Smith

Sex
Thanksgiving Sex Stories That Are Better Than Cranberry Sauce
by Erika W. Smith

Dating Advice
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Makeout Sessions
by Erika W. Smith

Spirit
This Sagittarius Season Is Bringing Us Fun & Self-Reflection
Mercury retrograde is over, Scorpio season is ending, and on November 22, Sagittarius season will begin. The sign of the Archer is known for impulsivity, o
by Erika W. Smith

Wellness
33 States Tax Tampons: Join The Fight To Make Periods Tax-Free
If you buy a pack of pads or tampons, odds are you’ll be taxed for it. In the United States, 33 states currently enact sales tax on period products — b
by Erika W. Smith

Wellness
Why It’s So Hard To Sleep After A Breakup
After a breakup, you might find yourself crying on the subway and checking your ex’s social media five times a day. Breakups absolutely affect us emotion
by Erika W. Smith

Spirit
Mercury Retrograde Is Finally Ending! But Retro-Shade Is Just Beg...
“Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?” Taylor Swift once sang. While the son
by Erika W. Smith

Dating Advice
How To Be Happy When You’re Single (Yes, It’s Possible)
Let’s be real: being single can be hard, especially if you’re over 30 — or even in your late 20s. As Emma Watson recently told British Vogue, ?
by Erika W. Smith

Relationships
Thanksgiving Breakups Are Coming. Are You Ready For The Turkey Drop?
Thanksgiving brings us turkey, mashed potatoes, post-dinner naps, Netflix holiday movie marathons, and… breakups. That’s right, the season for giving t
by Erika W. Smith

Book Club
10 Incredible Books About Sex & Sexuality To Add To Your Bookshelf
by Erika W. Smith