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 t

The legacy Kobe Bryant has left behind after his tragic death this past Sunday is immeasurable. As each day passes, more and more of Bryant’s friends

During labour, when my midwife announced, “I see blonde hair,” she might as well have told me she saw a kitten. I’m half-Chinese, and my husband is w

Royal baby Archie is growing up. People reports that his parents, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, took him to playgroup for the first time this week. The s

In the moments right after her daughter’s birth, Elizabeth Soika was afraid to open her eyes. What would this little girl, this “tiny fighter,” this

We thought we’d have a baby by now. My fiancé and I started trying to start a family last September – first naturally, then by thawing the 14 eggs I h

I Love My Kid, But… is Refinery29 and Red Baron’s exploration of the honest, often unspoken, realities and challenges that come along with parenthood.

I Love My Kid, But… is Refinery29 and Red Baron’s exploration of the honest, often unspoken, realities and challenges that come along with parenthood.

I don’t remember when I first realized that I didn’t want to have kids. But I do remember the first time I articulated that sentiment to my mother. I w

Motherhood is a tough, beautiful, and nerve-wracking ride. Having a partner can help, but is not always an option. For reasons ranging from personal prefer

After Jordan Valley, 30, miscarried twice, she decided she wanted to get informed about her fertility status. After spending one year and $4,000 on testing

Nowadays, with celebrities opening up about their experiences conceiving, and assisted reproductive technology advancements on the rise, people are more aw

Today is the day a tiny screaming bundle of joy should have been placed on my chest. I should have been staring into my baby’s eyes, but instead I’m st

The doctor tells you to wait six weeks. Then what? We asked mothers to be brutally honest about post-partem sex. Here’s what they told us.