Why Are We So Damn Tired?
More women than ever are shattering the glass ceiling. But we often have to work twice as hard, face sexist colleagues, balance motherhood with full-time jobs—and that's exhausting.
Health
Do I Want to Futz With My Face?
Julie Klam likes her frown lines. And her laugh lines. And her crow’s-feet. Even as her friends and doctors are embracing Botox and Restylane. Is she wrong to resist?
Is Donald Trump Literally Making Us Sick?
The looming threat of a fascist demagogue is consuming many of us with toxic levels of anxiety. Are we crazy for feeling physically ill over the mere thought of him as president?
With the First Uterus Transplant in the US, are we Making Women Obsolete?
Welcome to the “Brave New World” of procreation
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The most compelling stories from our favorite sources.
The Three Letter Word Missing From the Zika Virus Warnings
Once again, the burden of sexual and reproductive accountability falls squarely (and solely) on women.
Must-Read Links: Our Sloth Spirit Animal, How to Write Your Rapist, + More
The most compelling stories from our favorite sources.
When Did the Internet Become Smarter Than My Doctor?
‘Tis the season to be flu-ey, which, for this writer, means following a doctor’s orders. So why does she feel like a pariah for trusting health-care providers’ advice more than web research?
Is Kratom a Natural Miracle Cure for Pain—or a Hallucinogenic?
People have been taking the plant for pain relief for centuries—and it’s less dangerous than Vicodin and Oxycontin. So why do legislators want to make it illegal?