What’s So Feminist About Liking Boy Bands?
A youthful indulgence may hold the key to something deeper: societal permission for straight girls and women of all ages to express their sexuality publicly—and together as a community.
50 Shades of Grey
Is It OK to Want a Dominant Male Partner?
‘50 Shades of Grey’ may be a silly work of fiction, but it’s opened a conversation for women curious about BDSM. Here, expert submissives tell us how to bow down without buckling.
Weekend Agenda: Facing Our “50 Shades of Grey” Skepticism + More
What we'll be listening to, watching, and reading to sate our pop culture needs.
Jo March Saved My Life
“50 Shades of Grey’s” Anastasia may appear awkward. But Alcott’s gawky YA heroine, and others like her, lent hope to this writer—who grew up amid chaos—that she could face anything.