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Overseas Romances: Why Do We Fall So Easily When We Travel?
Sometimes it just takes leaving home to fall in love. Hear about the unlikely travel romances of these three seasoned globetrotters.
The Feminist’s Guide to Sex Toys
Sid Azmi, the owner of a Brooklyn sex shop, says “pleasure begins with the permission to self-love.” Sex toys should be a part of that.
Unconditional Love: The Most Important Lesson My Lola Taught Me
Grandmothers often teach us some of life’s most powerful lessons, but loving ourselves unconditionally might be the biggest one.
How the #MeToo Movement Helped Me Recognize My Emotional Abuse
The spirit of the Golden Globe Awards this year felt like a long, drawn-out exhalation of relief. The women that came forth through #metoo finally were given a significant voice.
Sid on Sex: A Valentine’s Day Gift That Lasts
On Valentine’s Day, instead of purchasing a symbolic gift, take the opportunity to rewrite your own relationship terms and reactivate your commitment.
Why Taking Care of Ourselves Is More Important Than Ever Before
In an increasingly chaotic world, remembering to take care of ourselves and others can make all the difference to our relationships.
Diana Arterian’s “Playing Monster: Seiche” Is a Timely Reflection On the Impact Of Abuse
Diana Arterian’s latest poetry collection is a portrait of anxiety and fear that is both detailed, sweeping and evocative of the current cultural trauma many Americans find themselves struggling to process.
Learning to Deal With Mean Girls As an Adult
Developing a healthy sense of self-confidence as an adult may make it easier to deal with the office bully.
“Glittering Green Ribbons”: A New Short Story by Edan Lepucki
Edan Lepucki is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel California. Her new novel, Woman No. 17, was published in May 2016.
Esther Perel on Why We Cheat: “The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity”
In “The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity,” couples therapist Esther Perel asks why people cheat—and spares no one blame.
How I Became Polyamorous and Why I Want to Tell the World About It
Alexandra LaPlante tells her story of living a polyamorous life to help make a world where women aren’t afraid to try new types of relationships.
The Little Girl & The Single Mom: “The Little Prince” in the 21st Century
“The Little Prince” became a phenomenon for good reason: It reminds us how strange the “grown up” world is while articulating simple truths about friendship, love, and distance.
How Breaking My Engagement Helped Me Find Myself
The first indication that I should not get married was the proposal.