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Erika W. Smith
Horoscope
The New Moon Is In Sagittarius, So Take A Leap
Erika W. Smith
Nov 25, 2019
Sex
Thanksgiving Sex Stories That Are Better Than Cranberry Sauce
Erika W. Smith
Nov 22, 2019
Dating Advice
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Makeout Sessions
Erika W. Smith
Nov 21, 2019
Spirit
This Sagittarius Season Is Bringing Us Fun & Self-Reflection
Mercury retrograde is over, Scorpio season is ending, and on November 22, Sagittarius season will begin. The sign of the Archer is known for impulsivity, o
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Erika W. Smith
Wellness
33 States Tax Tampons: Join The Fight To Make Periods Tax-Free
If you buy a pack of pads or tampons, odds are you’ll be taxed for it. In the United States, 33 states currently enact sales tax on period products — b
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Erika W. Smith
Wellness
Why It’s So Hard To Sleep After A Breakup
After a breakup, you might find yourself crying on the subway and checking your ex’s social media five times a day. Breakups absolutely affect us emotion
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Erika W. Smith
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Spirit
Mercury Retrograde Is Finally Ending! But Retro-Shade Is Just Beg...
“Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?” Taylor Swift once sang. While the son
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Erika W. Smith
Dating Advice
How To Be Happy When You’re Single (Yes, It’s Possible)
Let’s be real: being single can be hard, especially if you’re over 30 — or even in your late 20s. As Emma Watson recently told British Vogue, ?
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Erika W. Smith
Relationships
Thanksgiving Breakups Are Coming. Are You Ready For The Turkey Drop?
Thanksgiving brings us turkey, mashed potatoes, post-dinner naps, Netflix holiday movie marathons, and… breakups. That’s right, the season for giving t
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Erika W. Smith
Body
Go Ahead & Masturbate While Pregnant (If You Want To)
During pregnancy, your sex drive may change. Some people see their libidos skyrocket, particularly during the second trimester, while others have a lower-t
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Erika W. Smith
Wellness
Whitney Houston’s Best Friend Robyn Crawford Says They Had ...
After almost four decades, Robyn Crawford has answered the long-discussed rumors. In her new memoir, A Song for You: My Life with Whitney Houston (out yest
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Erika W. Smith
Mind
What Instagram Hiding Likes Could Mean For Your Mental Health
Last week, Instagram announced that American users will soon notice a big change in how they use the platform: likes will be hidden from the public. Earlie
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Erika W. Smith
Sex
How — & Why — To Play With Your Partner’s Perineum
For such a small patch of skin, the perineum can lead to a lot of pleasure. Also called the taint, the perineum is the name for the area between the genita
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Erika W. Smith
Relationships
Monogam-ish: Do You Want To Be In An Open Relationship?
Polyamory. Swinging. Monogam-ish. When talking about open relationships, the terminology can get confusing, quick. That’s because the phrase “open rela
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Erika W. Smith
Spirit
The Full Frost Moon Is In Taurus, & It’s Time To Indulge
The weather is getting colder and the year is drawing to a close. On Tuesday, November 12, the full Frost Moon will rise in the sky. As you may already kno
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Erika W. Smith
Gift Guides
Feminist Gifts For Your Friend Who’s Fighting The Patriarchy
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Erika W. Smith
Sex
For Ashley Graham & Her Husband Justin Ervin, Prayer Is Foreplay
There’s a wide variation in what turns people on, but we’re still pretty surprised by Ashley Graham’s answer. In a recent appearance on A Little Late
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Erika W. Smith
Relationships
How To Tell If You’re Settling — So You Can Stop
Back in college, a close friend was dating someone who treated her badly — and who she just didn’t seem to like that much. Eventually, whenever she com
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Erika W. Smith
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Relationships
Would You Want Your Family & Friends To Watch You Get Engaged?
Would you want your mother to watch your proposal? How about your siblings, or your cousins? When I posed this question on Twitter, people had strong feeli
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Erika W. Smith
Wellness
Lindy West Gets Real About Trump, Twitter &
Shrill
Season 2
Over the past few years, various powerful men have used the term “witch hunt” again and again. In October 2017, Woody Allen, himself accused of child s
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Erika W. Smith
Relationships
Ghosted? Here’s How To Not Respond
I’m definitely guilty of impulsively sending a final text to people who have ghosted me: “That was mean.” “I know you’re ghosting, but heads up I
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Erika W. Smith
Dating Advice
From Kittenfishing To Zombieing: The Dating Terms You Need To Know
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Erika W. Smith
Spirit
His Dark Materials’ Daemons Have Their Roots In Mythology
“Lyra and her daemon moved through the darkening Hall, taking care to keep to one side, out of sight of the kitchen” — so begins Philip Pullman?
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Erika W. Smith
Emma Watson
Emma Watson Is Self-Partnered & Happy About It
Emma Watson will turn 30 in April, and the Little Women star is feeling the pressure. In a new interview with British Vogue, Watson spoke about how she lea
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Erika W. Smith
Dating Advice
How To Recognize Negging (So You Can Avoid Men Who Do It)
“In one more drink, I’ll be ready to hit on you.” “You’re too much of a nice girl for me.” “I like your shoes, they look really comfortable.?
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Erika W. Smith
Spirit
What Your Zodiac Sign Says About Your Wedding Registry Style, Acc...
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Erika W. Smith
Miley Cyrus
Kaitlynn Carter Isn’t Ready To Label Her Sexuality
Following a much-talked-about romance with Miley Cyrus, Kaitlynn Carter is opening up about the relationship, which “a profound journey of self-discovery
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Erika W. Smith
Sex
R.I.P., Peach: Facebook & Instagram Limit Sexual Emojis
Think twice before leaving eggplant, peach, and sweat drop emojis on your friends’ thirst traps. Facebook and Instagram will now remove posts containing
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Erika W. Smith
Spirit
The Connection Between Halloween & All Souls’ Day
Halloween is over, but holidays commemorating the dead aren’t. Día de Muertos is happening right now, and on November 2nd, Catholics will observe All So
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Erika W. Smith
Spirit
Venus In Sagittarius Makes Us Wild At Heart
Today, Venus enters Sagittarius, the sign of the Archer (cue the Taylor Swift song). In astrology, Venus rules love, beauty, and prosperity, while Sagittar
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Erika W. Smith
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