I will never forget the day that it all became clear to me how much easier men’s lives are than women’s. I was sitting i…
Perspectives
15 Free-ish Fun Activities When You’re Broke
Sometimes you just want to get out of the house and do something with yourself or with some friends, but it can be a cha…
The Reality of Dating When You’re An Emotional Masochist
By Kiran Edelstein I remember the exact moment when I found the term “emotional masochist,” and the moment when I realiz…
Why Millennials Are Getting A Taste Of Wine Investing
By Ellie Reilly The classic picture of an investor is a middle-aged man in an expensive but windswept suit. He’s w…
On Having Sex When You’re A “Good Girl”
By Anonymous I consider myself a good girl. I’m not a big drinker, I get good grades, and I’m close to my parents. I cal…
Disney Made Me Skinny Dip
My first exposure (ha) to skinny-dipping was “The Parent Trap.” When Annie James took the plunge at Camp Wal…
Lessons Learnt Growing Up On A British Council Estate
I grew up on a British council estate, which means many of you may think you have a pretty good idea about the kind of p…
Warm-Weather Cocktail: Lavender Lemonade Bourbon Smash
We’ve technically got about a month of spring left before it’s officially summer, and the best way to celebrate is with …
WRITERS WANTED: Must Be Sassy, Classy, & Smart Assey
It is a truth universally known that every sassy and classy millennial magazine is in want of brilliant and talented wri…
Loving Him Didn’t Heal Either of Us – Or Make Him Love Me Back
If it weren’t for him, I’m not sure I would have learned this to the degree in which I did: You can’t love someone into …
I Think My Depression Took Away My Ability To Consent
By Jillian Elkin **Trigger warnings for rape** The ceiling has dirty stains on it. I have no idea how a person can stai…
Saying I’m Fat Is Just Being Honest About My Weight
I’m fat. I’m ready to acknowledge this and accept it after almost a lifetime of being this way. Most people, when I say …
Relationship Challenges Only Introverts Can Relate To
There’s still this bizarre misconception floating around that introverts are inherently people-hating, shy, hermits (whi…
How Learning To #BuildALadder Can Help Mitigate Your Depression
By Kelsey Morgan When one of my favorite YouTubers, Martina Stawski of Simon and Martina (previously known as Eat Your K…
What Body Neutral Means to Me
Last weekend I was cleaning out my closet, and I came across a pair of shorts. And when I say a pair of shorts, I really…
Sally Yates Has Been Fighting Political Corruption For Years
Sally Yates is making political headlines as Congressional hearings call into question past Trump mistakes – the travel …
I’m Still Living with PTSD from My Father’s ‘Punishments’
**Trigger warnings for abuse and suicidal thoughts** By anonymous I’ve been attending psychotherapy for just about two y…
People Are Awful No Matter What I Wear When Breastfeeding
About four weeks into my maternity leave it was clear that I was going to need more nursing tops for when I brought my s…
Leaving Home Without My Phone Shouldn’t Make Me So Anxious
I found the playlist I wanted on Spotify as I pulled into the pharmacy parking lot and was loathe to go through the proc…
What Getting Laid Off During Maternity Leave Taught Me About My Job
I was driving with my infant son in the backseat of my car, trying not to open the box of donut holes in the front seat …