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My Abortion Was My Lifeline—Getting It Felt Like A Battle For Survival

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20 Years Later, The Emancipation Of Mimi Is My Blueprint For Self-...

Dominique Fluker

My Mom Was A Mystery To Me Until Gossip Brought Us Closer

“She married that old man for money,” my mom said so calmly I nearly choked on my bagel—both from the shade and trying not to laugh. My mom i

by Susan Akyeampong

Without Community, Who Is Setting Up Single Black Women?

Remember when love stories often started with a friend of a friend or a cousin’s neighbor playing matchmaker? Nowadays, that feels like ancient history.

by Dontaira Terrell

Black Women Have Always Been In Sync With The Moon — It’s Time To...

I’ve been moving with the moon’s cycles for as long as I can remember. I couldn’t tell you exactly when she became a guide. Maybe when I was making ?

by Stephanie Long

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I Went To 5 Singles Events & It Gave Me Hope

I’m single and have been for so long, it feels like a core part of my identity. When the right man comes along, it’s going to be an adjustment. But it

by Tanyel Mustafa

I Thought Adding ‘Gamer’ To My Hinge Profile Would Make Dating Ea...

Being single for the past five years means I’m not inexperienced in dating. I’ve been on all the apps you can imagine, from Hinge to early-days Tinder

by Melanie Curry

I’ve Always Befriended My Neighbors In A Big City

This Women’s History Month and beyond, we’re celebrating the people who have our back: the day ones, the real ones, the plus ones. They are: The One(s)

Time Doesn’t Matter In Friendships — My Best Friends Came L...

This Women’s History Month and beyond, we’re celebrating the people who have our back: the day ones, the real ones, the plus ones. They are: The One(s)

by Tanyel Mustafa

Are Love Personality Tests Just Another Way To Over-Diagnose Our ...

There was a period in the 2010s when personality quizzes were inescapable. Like One Direction’s boppy tunes, their presence was widespread. Myers-Briggs

Bridgerton Season 4: Where Will We Find The Mondrichs & L...

In The Bridgerton cinematic universe, Will and Alice Mondrich’s journey continues to stand out as one of the romantic drama series’ most grounded a

by Dontaira Terrell

You’re Thinking About Yourself Too Much

Last year, actor Jemima Kirke did a Q&A on her Instagram stories. I always enjoy them because Kirke is blunt and hilarious in equal measure. But her re

by Victoria Spratt

Netflix Brought A Different World Back — But It Never Le...

What made A Different World such a cultural and influential staple within our community? Since its recent Netflix debut, I’ve binge-watched the serie

by Dontaira Terrell

“But Then I Met Cara”: Women On Finding Love While Chronically Ill

“Initially I felt responsible for my last breakup, as it happened when I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia,” says Chloe Bennet, 34, from Florida, US, who

by Tanyel Mustafa

I’m A 30-Year-Old Black Woman With No Dating Experience — &...

I was 19 when I first learned that, for some, there is a deadline for single women to meet someone and settle down — and it is well before 30 years old.

by Angela Kahuru

5 Witchy Galentine’s Day Activities To Enjoy With Your Amiguis

by Yvette Montoya

I’m Adopting The “Let Them” Theory To Change My Life

Five years ago, at a friend’s house party, I ended up in conversation with a woman I had never met before. It was surface-level small talk: work, dating,

by Maybelle Morgan

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Do You Ask For Their Star Sign Before A Date? You’re Not Alone

When Sofia, 34, who did not want to share her full name, swiped right on a new match on Bumble earlier this year, she hoped she was onto a winner. “He so

The Weight of Holiday Traditions – A Burden Or A Blessing?

I can still see it now. Well, technically, it was a still-dark, crisp Christmas morning. I didn’t need a clock at six years old to know it was before

by Britt Middleton

How I Learned To Celebrate Life Again After Losing My Mother Duri...

Each year, when we think of the holidays, we think of a celebratory season filled with love, laughter, and creating memories to last a lifetime. However, f

by Dontaira Terrell

When Black Celebs Get Pregnant, They Don’t Need Your Opinion

Navigating pregnancy as a woman in entertainment is not always a peaceful time of impending joy. The moment is often overshadowed by criticism from those w

We Stopped Hosting At Home — & Our Friendships Suffered

A common complaint among my friends is that no one throws house parties anymore. Remember those? Music playing at a level that would annoy neighbors, bodie

by Tanyel Mustafa

How I Survived Postpartum Depression & Heartbreak — And Found Mys...

Recently, singer Halle Bailey shared her struggle with postpartum depression after a public dispute with her child’s father, DDG. Seeing her vulnerab

by Dheena J. Allen

At 37, A Breakup Led Kellee Stewart To Freeze Her Eggs—Now She’s ...

When Kellee Stewart decided to freeze her eggs at age 37, the deck appeared stacked against her. She was freshly out of a seven-year relationship that stal

by Britt Middleton

Friendships Deserve Anniversary Trips Too — I Should Know

One year, five years, 10; silver, gold and diamond anniversaries. It’s normal to celebrate how long we’ve been with our partners but our friendships ra

by Lauren Potts

Aldis Hodge’s Cross Lives Up To The Hype & We Can...

Book-to-screen adaptations are a risky endeavor, leaving fans holding their breath in anticipation. Will the magic translate? Cross, the new Amazon Prime V

How A Babymoon Restored My Sanity (And My Relationship Too!)

As a busy mom of two (ages 3 and 8 months) married for five years, I’ve experienced firsthand how easy it is for partnerships to take a backseat to p

by Danielle Cadet

4 People In “Nontraditional” Relationships — & Why Th...

Trigger warning: This article references domestic violence. “There’s a term in the polyamorous community called ‘polysaturation.’ It means yo

by Christina Posa

“She Saved My Life”: 5 Women On Learning To Reach Out...

by Tanyel Mustafa

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