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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.
Movies

35 Iconic High School Movies to Make You Say “Been There”

Yes, Julia Stiles is in half of these.
Movies

19 Mermaid Movies to Watch to Feel Like a Little Mermaid

These’ll make a splash at movie night.
Justice

LGBTQ Flags: The History and Symbolism of 23 Flags

There’s a flag for every identity under the rainbow!
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TV

The 48 Best Disney Channel Original Movies We’ll Never Outgrow

From modern classics to quality throwbacks, these are the greats.
Sexual Health + Identity

What Does ‘Horny’ Mean? 7 Signs You're Horny

Plus, the reasons you might be — because sometimes, horniness hits from left field!
Sexual Health + Identity

What Does Heteronormative Mean? Plus, 8 Heteronormativity Examples to Know

Consider this your master class in what’s wrong with heteronormativity.
Movies

The 85 Best Scary Movies Every Horror and Suspense Fan Should See

Whether you’re a horror movie fanatic or still getting your scary movie wings, these are the must-sees.
Identity

99 Selfie Captions That Are As Good As That Lighting

From witty one-liners to cute selfie captions for cuter outfits.
Skin Care

What Sebaceous Filaments Actually Are (and How to Get Rid of Them)

Blackhead that won’t go away? Feeling dotty? Sebaceous filaments could be the culprit.
Skin Care

How to Get Clear Skin: 21 Dermatologist-Approved Tricks

Get ready to get glowier.
History

6 of the Most Famous Couples in Presidential History

Here are the love stories behind some famous presidential marriages.
History

The 5 Biggest Scandals in Winter Olympics History

A 19-year-old skier died during practice at the 1964 games.
Sexual Health + Identity

“What Does LGBTQ Stand For?” Your (Colorful!) LGBTQIA+ Glossary

The acronym is always evolving — and that’s a beautiful thing.
Movies

The 19 Best Comedy Movies for Every Kind of Funny Bone

From rom coms to dark comedies, these are surefire side splitters.
Movies

Done With Bama Rush TikTok? Watch These Greek Life Movies & Shows Next

What a rush.
Mental Health

COVID Anniversary Anxiety Is Real — Here’s How to Cope

Trauma experts weigh in on how to manage increased anxiety  around the pandemic's "anniversary."
Sexual Health + Identity

My High School Had Me "Spiritually Adopt" A Fetus — Here's What It Really Taught Me

The anti-abortion project wasn't unique to my school, either.
Sexual Health + Identity

I Was 21 The First Time I Asked to Have My Tubes Tied

"For as long as I can remember, I’ve found the idea of conceiving biological children deeply unsettling."