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I'm 24 and I've Never Dated. How Do I Start?
Sexual Health + Identity

I'm 24 and I've Never Dated. How Do I Start?

There's no "normal" when it comes to dating.
What It Was Like to Have an Abortion as a Religious, Genderqueer Teen
Sexual Health + Identity

What It Was Like to Have an Abortion as a Religious, Genderqueer Teen

In this excerpt from Dr. Meera Shah's upcoming book, she tells the story of a genderqueer teen who has an abortion.
Dear Virgo, Go Ahead and Post That Thirst Trap
Spirituality

Dear Virgo, Go Ahead and Post That Thirst Trap

Treat yourself.
Meghan Markle Opened Up About "Almost Unsurvivable" Online Harassment
Mental Health

Meghan Markle Opened Up About "Almost Unsurvivable" Online Harassment

“What that does to your mental and emotional health is so damaging.”
Selena Gomez Has Felt Lonely During the Pandemic, Too
Mental Health

Selena Gomez Has Felt Lonely During the Pandemic, Too

“In the beginning I couldn’t deal with it that well.”
Demi Lovato Knew They Were Queer While Watching a Classic '90s Movie
Sexual Health + Identity

Demi Lovato Knew They Were Queer While Watching a Classic '90s Movie

“I was just like, 'Oh, wait a minute, I really like that!’”
Young Latinx People Have to Be Brave Everyday
Mental Health

Young Latinx People Have to Be Brave Everyday

In this excerpt from her forthcoming book, Paola Ramos explains the impact of racist violence on Latinx young people.
Tampons Are Harder to Get For Many During the Pandemic
Health

Tampons Are Harder to Get For Many During the Pandemic

Reproductive health is taking a hit because of COVID-19.
What We Know About COVID-19 Now
Health

What We Know About COVID-19 Now

We've learned a lot since the start of the pandemic.
You Can Test Negative for COVID-19 Even If You Actually Have the Virus
Health

You Can Test Negative for COVID-19 Even If You Actually Have the Virus

Negative COVID-19 tests might give us a “false sense of security.”
Could a Show Like "Emily in Paris" Exist With a Fat Protagonist?
Mental Health

Could a Show Like "Emily in Paris" Exist With a Fat Protagonist?

Why is a show like “Shrill” the exception when “Emily in Paris” is the rule?
Dear Scorpio, Causing Drama Doesn't Get You the Kind of Attention You're Seeking
Michelle Obama and Malala Yousafzai Want to Create a Better World For Girls
Voices

Michelle Obama and Malala Yousafzai Want to Create a Better World For Girls

The pair talked to a 17-year-old student in India about education, and changing the world for the better post-COVID.
Chrissy Teigen Refused to Suffer in Silence
Sexual Health + Identity

Chrissy Teigen Refused to Suffer in Silence

Pregnancy loss and other reproductive health issues are surrounded by shame and stigma — but they shouldn't be.
Jerry Harris' Arrest Could Be a Symptom of an Larger Problem in Cheerleading, Lawsuit Claims
Health

Jerry Harris' Arrest Could Be a Symptom of an Larger Problem in Cheerleading, Lawsuit Claims

Some say lax policies create a potentially exploitative environment.
Why We're Still Feeling FOMO During "Quarantine"
Mental Health

Why We're Still Feeling FOMO During "Quarantine"

“Quarantine fatigue” is real, and it might make you want to make risky choices.
Coerced Sterilization Is Nothing New in the U.S.
Sexual Health + Identity

Coerced Sterilization Is Nothing New in the U.S.

There's a long history of forced control over people's bodies.
My New Favorite Color Is Period Red
Sexual Health + Identity

My New Favorite Color Is Period Red

Pantone and Intimina created a new color for a great cause.
Your Post-Debate Emotional Hangover Is Totally Real
Mental Health

Your Post-Debate Emotional Hangover Is Totally Real

People are emotionally drained after last night's debacle.