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I’m Obsessed With Organization TikTok. So Why’s My Own Life A Mess?

by Katie Bishop

Why Do Long, Aimless Drives Feel So Therapeutic?

by Elizabeth Gulino

Your December Horoscope Is Here, & These Dates Are Setting You Free

by Lisa Stardust

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The First New Moon Of 2022 Is Bringing Us Clarity, Luck, & New Possibilities

Elizabeth Gulino

Hustle Culture Made Me Quit Pottery Class

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Jupiter In Pisces Is The Defining Transit Of 2022. Here’s Why

Finally, some good news. Yes, the end of 2021 is being affected by a slightly chaotic Venus retrograde. But even so, there’s another astrological tra

by Elizabeth Gulino

Your 2022 Horoscope Is Here, & It’s Asking Us To Step Into The Light

by Gala Mukomolova

Your Horoscope This Week: December 26, 2021 to January 1, 2022

by Gala Mukomolova

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Your 2022 Tarot Card Reading Is Here

by Elizabeth Gulino

How To Avoid Drinking All The Drinks This Christmas

The month of December is an excessive one. No matter what you believe or how you choose to celebrate Christmas, this month you’ll probably spend signific

by Daisy Buchanan

Talking About Your Ex On A Date: How Much Is Too Much?

Lauren was running late for the date. She was feeling cynical and guarded. “I had a sneaking suspicion he might be a bad choice — there were one to

Your 2022 Sex Horoscope Is Here, & This Year Is All About Experim...

by Lisa Stardust

The Numerology Of 2022 Is Telling Us That The New Year Is Going T...

When a new year is looming over us — as 2022 is right now— there’s always an urge to try to peer in the future. We may make elaborate plans or r

by Elizabeth Gulino

I’m A Single Mom — & I’m Dating For The First Time Since I Lost M...

In 2008, I married the love of my life. In 2019, I downloaded my first dating app. In the years in between, I built a life with a man who made everything b

In The Era Of Online Dating, Why Are We Still So Obsessed With Me...

If this were a ‘90s rom-com, and I were a beloved (relatable) Hollywood starlet, the mediocre airport bar from which I am writing would make for a superb

by Eliza Dumais

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I Asked My “Pandemic Boyfriend” 29 Questions About Da...

I met my boyfriend in the midst of a pandemic — so, as you can imagine, the context for our courtship was particularly unique. We crossed paths during th

by Annie Rauwerda

These 9 Pre-Boxing Day Sex Toys Sales Offer Very Pleasurable Savings

by Nichole Jankowski

I Went Number 2 On Tushy’s $600 USD Electric Bidet — Here’s How T...

A designer handbag or a fancy set of wheels is undeniably posh, but if you had to ask me what the true arbiter of luxury is, I’d say this: a fully tr

by Karina Hoshikawa

Capricorn Season Is Here, & It’s Bringing The Luckiest Day ...

Farewell, adventurous and mellow Sagittarius season — it’s time to get down to business once again. The Sun is leaving the sign of the archer and e

by Elizabeth Gulino

Your Horoscope This Week: December 19th to December 25, 2021

by Gala Mukomolova

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Don’t Fall For The Holiday Happiness Trap

The movies, the ads, the perfectly curated Instagram pictures of decorations, wrapped presents, and matching family jammies all fuel this idea of what we t

by Elizabeth Gulino

What My First Heartbreak At 28 Taught Me…

Losing You is a weeklong series investigating heartbreak. According to Facebook data, 11th December is the most popular day for couples to break up. S

by Dani McCarthy

How To Have A Conversation About Not Wanting Children

The magnitude of bringing a person into this world cannot be overstated. Sure, some might argue that it’s our biological purpose to procreate, but we

Do Lesbian Breakups Really Hit Harder?

There’s a famous saying: “There is no hierarchy of suffering.” This feels especially true of breakups, the great equalizer. We can’

by Amelia Abraham

Wellness Culture Won’t Save Us. It’s Only Making Us M...

The wellness industry may be a relatively recent mainstream phenomenon but it is far from new. The term ‘wellness’ was popularized back in the

by Sadhbh O'Sullivan

Venus Retrograde Is Here, & It’s Asking Us To Face The Chaotic Me...

Starting on December 19 and lasting until January 29, Venus will station retrograde in the practical and ambitious sign of Capricorn. The last time Venus w

by Elizabeth Gulino

Should You Get Heartbreak Leave From Work?

Losing You is a weeklong series investigating heartbreak. According to Facebook data, 11th December is the most popular day for couples to break

by Serena Smith

Mars In Sagittarius Is Hyping Up Your Holiday Parties (& Your Sex...

The life of the party has entered the chat. At least, that’s what Madi Murphy, the co-founder of The Cosmic RX and The Cosmic Revoluti

by Elizabeth Gulino

Now That My Kids Are Grown, I’m Learning To Love Being Single

It is 4:54 p.m. on a bleak Wednesday in November. I’m walking back home after hiking to the lake down the road, an audiobook in my ears to protect me fro

by Jennifer McGuire

The Problem With Posting About Your Breakup Online

Losing You is a weeklong series investigating heartbreak. According to Facebook data, December 11 is the most popular day for couples to break up. So what

by Daisy Schofield

Stop Seeing Your Breakup As A ‘Failure’

Losing You is a weeklong series investigating heartbreak. According to Facebook data, December 11 is the most popular day for couples to break up. So what

by Vicky Spratt

Mindless Mouth Biting Could Be More Serious Than You Think

There are many theories about my life that I believe to be true. One of my longest held beliefs is that if I had bought stocks in Bonjela 10 years ago, I w

by Alicia Lansom

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