After decades of monogamous relationships with men, 10 years in New York and 15 years in Paris, I met a woman, my true love, in a pueblo magico in the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula. I had no idea that my new life was beginning when one September, Friday night in Paris, I attended,…
Read MoreConversations surrounding our gender, pleasure, and sexual health can be some of the most difficult to have—but they’re essential to our understanding of ourselves and those we love. We know that sometimes it can be scary to ask someone about their gender identity or ask ourselves why we behave the way that we do in…
Read MoreLast week, rumors flew when Miley Cyrus wiped out all her Instagram posts—including the ones of her boo Liam Hemsworth. Entertainment sites rushed to cover whether or not the pair had split up, and although Liam quickly confirmed that they’re very much together in a cute Instagram video, the whole fiasco sparked our curiosity about…
Read MoreDuring a week of jam-packed news (are there any other kind these days?), the announcement of Justice Kennedy’s retirement hit home for a lot of people—and stirred up debate about the future of reproductive health in the US. For a few hours, my Twitter feed literally became flooded with women giving each other the low-down…
Read MoreFeeling good about ourselves is something we all aim to achieve, and since happiness comes from within, working out—on top of eating healthy and practicing positive self-care—can be the best way to do just that. But finding the time and motivation to stay fit, or simply get started, can be challenging most days—and that’s why…
Read MoreWhen I was a kid, the supportive sneakers my mom tried to force on me were, in my strong-headed opinion, incredibly ugly. I couldn’t stand the way they looked and I would have much rather stomped around in rubber flip-flops. But now that I’m older and my body isn’t quite as resilient, I’ve come to…
Read MoreYou probably remember the Sex and the City episode about “the Rabbit,” aka the vibrator that made Charlotte cancel all her plans. Her friends eventually managed to drag her out of her apartment, but Char’s obsession is understandable — it’s not always easy to figure out which sex toys are right for you. Can you…
Read MoreWhether you have a ticket to the single-party club or in a commited relationship, you’ve probably heard how technology is influencing the dating population — and how it’s making people burnout and want to give up dating altogether. For some singletons, apps like Bumble, Tinder, and Grindr have made it easily accessible for them to…
Read MoreWe all have that one workout we resort to more than others. Whether it’s a sweat-dripping dance class, a solo run by the river, or a hip-hop yoga class that we do with our girlfriends, we each have a go-to exercise that we easily connect with that make us feel like the best versions of…
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