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July 16, 2021

In Praise of Having Sex With Divorced Guys

“It’s safe to say that anyone who gets divorced probably wasn’t getting laid a ton leading up to the divorce.

July 2, 2021

This is the New “Hot” Sunscreen

As a young teen in the ‘80s, I used to lay out in the yard slathered with baby oil.

June 25, 2021

Is #CougarTok the Horniest Corner of the Internet?

By Emily J. Sullivan If your introduction to TikTok was cute teens doing catchy dances, you might be surprised to stumble into the soft-core world of #cougartok. Like a romance-novel cover come to life, CougarTok is dominated by hot TikTok influencers and their openly thirsty, over-40 following. The influencers of CougarTok may range in sexuality…

June 17, 2021

Is This $$$$ Cream Worth the Hype?

Every few years, an expensive, near-mythic skin-care product makes the rounds.

June 11, 2021

The Surprising Thing About Going Gray

To grow out your gray, all you really need is time.

June 3, 2021

The Battle Sigh of the Old Mom

In my early 20s, I nearly married my boyfriend. We lived on Martha’s Vineyard and I pictured us raising five children there.

May 27, 2021

The Shit We Don’t Talk About

The second-biggest risk group for eating disorders after adolescents is people in menopaus

May 21, 2021

Making Peace With My Lower-Back Tattoo

Sometimes I forget about it entirely, but the re-emergence of low-rise pants and the upcoming summer season reminds me of my decision, years ago, to get a lower-back tattoo.

May 14, 2021

My One-Piece, Myself

Every year, the warming weather reminds us that we have bodies and will soon be called upon to display them.

May 7, 2021

The Only Mother’s Day Gift I Want

I feel truly conflicted about Mother’s Day. I do enjoy flowers and cards, but attaching the word “mother” or “mom” to something is like tying a bowling ball to it; such is the weight of the baggage and social pressure that comes along for the ride.

April 30, 2021

You’re Not Young Anymore. It’s Fine.

Earlier this year, the internet was gripped by a fauxtroversy that pitted Gen-Z TikTokers against skinny jean-wearing, side part-having millennials.

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