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Sex & Relationships

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Bright colors, sprinkles, and a shaved head: Photographer Lauren Crow enchants her 19,000 Instagram followers with an aesthetic reminiscent of vintage Big

Take Back The Beach

Why Does Being A Fat Girl In A Swimsuit Make A Statement?

"Make sure you bring your swimsuit," my sister said on the other end of the line. She heard the weight in my pause, then asked to confirm. "Wait, you do

Why Am I So Into The Paranormal When I Know It's Utter Nonsense?

I have two messages from a psychic on my phone. It's been a couple of weeks now, and I haven't responded to her call back to me to schedule an

Mental Health Awareness

I Have An Anger Problem — & It's Destroying My Teeth

This week, Refinery29 is exploring mental health topics as part of our partnership with Clinton Global Initiative University. "Your canines are flat,"

Spring Clean Life

How I Beat The Habit That Almost Ruined My Life

When I used to go to my grandmother’s trailer in Michigan, I remember turning my body sideways to get past the tall stacks of things — magazines,

Sex & Relationships

The Truth About Where My Confidence Comes From

When I went to therapy during college, I hated it. It wasn't because of my therapist or the concept of therapy itself — it was me. I smiled too much,