Nona Willis Aronowitz
Journalist
Nona Willis Aronowitz is an award-winning journalist who writes about sex, love and relationships for Teen Vogue. She’s the author of “Bad Sex,” a blend of memoir, social history and cultural criticism. Nona has also written for The New York Times, The Cut and Elle.
Relationships
How to Make This Valentine's Day Special Despite the Pandemic
Whether you're single, dating, or in a serious relationship.
Sexual Health + Identity
Is It OK to Watch Porn?
Spoiler: wanting to watch porn doesn't make you a bad person.
Identity
What to Do When Your Friends Keep Judging Your Relationship
It might be poorly packaged concern.
Sexual Health + Identity
How to Get Birth Control If You're a Teen
If your parents aren't on board, there are still ways to access birth control.
Sexual Health + Identity
Yes, You Can Totally Have Sex on Your Period
Here's what you need to know (and yes, it might be messy).
Relationships
Is There Any Hope for Straight People?
We don't have to accept that straight relationships come with toxic gender dynamics.
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Sexual Health + Identity
I'm 24 and I've Never Dated. How Do I Start?
There's no "normal" when it comes to dating.
Sexual Health + Identity
How to Have Sex With Another Girl
Sex between cisgender women isn't radically different from how anyone else does it.
Sexual Health + Identity
I Love My Boyfriend, But the Sex Just Isn't That Good
Can the relationship be saved?
Sexual Health + Identity
How to Get Over Someone
From a breakup to unrequited love, there's no easy answer.
Sexual Health + Identity
How to Have Sex After Trauma
If penetrative sex hurts after you've been through trauma, you're not alone.
Sexual Health + Identity
I Want to Have Sex With Girls But I Don't Want to Date Them — What Does That Mean?
Fear not: Sexuality doesn't have to be black and white!
Sexual Health + Identity
Help! My Roommate Won't Stop Hooking Up With Randos During the Pandemic
What to do if your roommate is ignoring social distancing.
Relationships
How Your Relationship Can Survive the Shelter-in-Place
Being locked in with your partner is super romantic…until it's REALLY not.
Sexual Health + Identity
Dating and Coronavirus: Can You Still Kiss, Have Sex, and Go on Dates During Social Distancing?
Sorry to tell you: The answer is you shouldn't, with few exceptions.
Sexual Health + Identity
I Want to Masturbate But I Don't Like Porn — Help!
Good news: You don't need it!
Sexual Health + Identity
Never Been Kissed? Here's How to Prepare for Your First Kiss
Never having had a kiss is totally fine! When the time does come, pucker up and enjoy the ride.
Sexual Health + Identity
My Boyfriend Is Super Sweet, But I'm Just Not Into Him. How do I Break it Off?
Nona Willis Aronowitz answers your tricky relationship questions.
Sexual Health + Identity
Is it Safe to Date if You're Queer and Have Homophobic Parents?
How to decide if it's a risk worth taking.
Sexual Health + Identity
How to Know If You're Asexual or Just Not Ready to Have Sex
Either way, it's OK.
Cover Stars
Beanie Feldstein on Playing Our Teen Screen Queen
She effortlessly plays teenage heroines, but next: Monica Lewinsky in "American Crime Story."