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The Ins and Outs of Birth Control and Everything Your School Should Have Taught You

Last week, women across the web expressed their frustrations and concerns over the comments that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh made during his confirmation hearing. His conservative perception of contraceptives, especially women’s birth control, sparked outrage as he claimed that some forms of birth control are “abortion-inducing drugs,” after Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz inquired…

Let’s Break the Stigma: Feminist Porn You and Your S.O. Can Enjoy

We share everything with our closest girlfriends, from our latest shopping splurges, frustrations with our bosses from hell, and even the details of our latest Bumble hookups. So why is it that when it comes to the topic of porn, it is still too taboo to talk about? It is 2018 honey — EVERYONE masturbates; it’s time…

Whirlwind Romances: They’re All the Craze This Summer. But Are They The Right Move For You?

This year has truly become a summer of romances. Specifically, the “just started dating a month ago, already in love, so let’s just get married and live happily ever after” kind of romances. There’s something about falling in love quickly, deeply, and all at once that seems to just take people by surprise. While some may…

How to Overcome a Rocky Relationship—From the Couple That Did It

Summer is notoriously known as the season of love. It’s the subject of your favorite JT bop (John Travolta or Justin Timberlake, take your pick), some of the best rom-coms in existence, and a hilariously horny series by The Cut. This year, the hot weather has lived up to its expectations: we’ve seen pop stars…

I Found the Love of My Life Through a Painful Journey of Self-Discovery—and I Wouldn’t Change a Thing

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,…

Should Shame Be Used as a Tool—and Other Difficult Questions That We Need to Talk About

Conversations 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…

If You’re In an On-Again, Off-Again Relationship, This Article Is For You

Last 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…

Is BDE Sexist and Against Everything We Stand For?

Last week, the Internet went ballistic (pun intended) when a tweet about Anthony Bourdain, followed by a genius piece by The Cut, finally put a name to that certain…aura some people give off. Yes, I’m talking about Big Dick Energy. Our team group message blew up instantly after someone posted about it, and before long, BDE…

These Are The Long-Term IUD Options You Need to Know About

During 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…

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