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Liv McConnell

Liv McConnell writes about entertainment, relationships and sexual wellness for Teen Vogue. While attending the University of Tennesee in Knoxville, her reporting on the story "Sound of Silence," which chronicled the aftermath of a student's sexual assault in her dorm room and examined why victims hesitate to report these types of crimes, was awarded third place for Best News Story by Tennessee Associated Press Awards in 2016. That same year, she was also awarded first place as the Top Newspaper Reporter in the competition for her work at the college’s student newspaper, The Daily Beacon.
Politics

Is the TikTok Ban Really Going to Happen? What We Know

It’s now up to the Supreme Court.
Politics

What the UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Memes Tell Us

The internet has been completely obsessed with this case.
Politics

The Six Triple Eight: The True Story Behind Tyler Perry’s New Netflix Movie

Plus, the release date and trailer for this tale of trailblazing women of color during World War II.
Movies

The 33 Best Scary Movies on Netflix for a Spooky Movie Night

Netflix and thrill with our picks for the best scary movies currently streaming.
TV

The 17 Best Scary TV Shows on Netflix to Chill and Thrill You

Something wicked(ly watchable) this way comes
Politics

What Is the Electoral College and How Does It Work? A Complete Guide

The Electoral College was never meant to give all Americans a voting voice.
Music

47 Best Friend Songs That Belong On Your BFF Playlist

Dedicate these songs about friendship to the platonic love of your life!
TV

37 Best Wednesday Quotes to Channel Your Inner Braided Brat

Wednesday Addams = the brat prototype.
Politics

Everything You Need to Know About Taylor Swift’s Politics

Here’s the full timeline.
Identity

How to Use a Vibrator: 11 Expert Sex Toy Tips for First-Timers

A different kind of good vibe…
Politics

Do Taylor Swift’s Politics Matter?

Looking at the pop icon and the 2024 election.
Music

15 Lesbian Songs & Sapphic Bops to Stream When You Feel Like Saying Good Luck, Babe

From classic lesbian love songs to sapphic, synthy new bops.
Relationships

20 twentysomethings on What It’s Like to Date In Your 20s

“Every day, I’m thankful to be in my 20s and getting to date how I please.”
Politics

How to Register to Vote: A 2024 Guide

Here's everything you need to know.
Sexual Health + Identity

70 Sex Questions to Ask Your Partner Before (and After) Your First Time

From the essentials to just-for-fun faves, ask a new partner these questions about sex.
Politics

This New Documentary Explores the 7M 'TikTok Cult'

Keep the (alleged) cult documentaries coming!
Environment

15 Fun, Simple Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

Whether you’re celebrating Earth Day or Earth Month, here are some new ways to go green in 2024.
Culture

55 Best Games to Play With Friends on Game Night

We’re gonna roll the dice and say you’ll love these!
Movies

55 Sad Movies That’ll Leave You In a Puddle

Bust out the tissues. For your next cathartic cry, we present the saddest movies of all time.
Sexual Health + Identity

What is a Hymen? 9 Facts about Hymens and the Concept of Virginity

Why breaking the hymen — or popping the cherry — actually has little to do with sex.
Sexual Health + Identity

Penis Anatomy 101: Every Diagram and Fact You Need

From penis structure to the function of the testes, we’ve got you covered.
Skin Care

Here’s Exactly How to Clean Your Belly Button (Because Yes, You Need to!)

Whether you’re an innie or an outie, keeping your navel clean is no joke.
Beauty

51 Thanksgiving Nails That’ll Be the Talk of the Table

From embellished to sleek and chic, these are the Thanksgiving nail ideas we’re grateful for this year.
TV

27 2000s Cartoons That Totally Shaped Us, for Better or for Worse

We couldn’t erase the impact of these shows if we wanted to.