relationships
What ‘Crip Time’ Means to Disabled People Like Me
Becoming a nonspeaking person changed my relationship with time and with other people.
By Alice Wong
Being the Floater Friend Isn’t the End of the World—Or Your Social Life
For as long as friend groups have formed, floater friends have roamed.
By Aiyana Ishmael
Bumble’s New Anti-Celibacy Ads Are Pulled After Online Controversy
“Instead of bringing joy and humor, we unintentionally did the opposite.”
By Angie Jaime
55 Best First Date Questions to Keep The Conversation Interesting
Keep the first date light and flirty with these questions.
By Sierra Lyons and Ashleigh Carter
What To Know About Your First Time Having Sex, According to Experts
Having sex for the first time can be a confusing and tricky time. This list answers all your burning questions about losing your virginity, according to sex experts.
By Alexis Benveniste and Ashleigh Carter
More Teens Are Reporting That a Partner Has Threatened Their Reproductive Health
The increase in "reproductive coercion” calls to the National Domestic Violence Hotline after the overturn of Roe v. Wade underscores the need for policies addressing teen dating violence, experts say.
By Jennifer Gerson, The 19th
Well, Taylor Swift's New Album Might Refer to Joe Alwyn's Groupchat
“If it is a diss album, that is shady.”
By Kara Nesvig
How To Get Over Someone in 10 Steps That Maybe Aren’t So Easy, But Are Doable
You’ll get through this, and these relationship experts are here to help.
By Samantha Leal
Penis Anatomy 101: Every Diagram and Fact You Need
From penis structure to the function of the testes, we’ve got you covered.
By Cheryl Wischhover and Liv McConnell
How to Masturdate By Zodiac Sign
No, that's not a typo. We're talking about the art of the solo date.
By Lisa Stardust
Rosalía & Rauw Alejandro Address Their Breakup for the First Time
The exes, who were engaged, issued separate statements.
By Sara Delgado
A Guide to Summer Break Ups (and Hook Ups), According to Your Zodiac Sign
Let astrology be your guide.
By Lisa Stardust
Jonah Hill and Sarah Brady's Relationship Sparks Conversation About How to Set Boundaries
Experts weigh in on the true meaning of boundaries, and how they should and shouldn't be used.
By Fortesa Latifi
Taylor Swift & Matty Healy Are Never, Ever Getting Back Together
“She is enjoying being single."
By Kara Nesvig and Kaitlyn McNab
Inside the Psychological Warfare of Manipulating Your Crush on IG
“It's such a painful experience that is entirely self-inflicted.”
By Aiyana Ishmael
Phoebe Bridgers & Bo Burnham Were Accidentally Hard Launched on TikTok
What happens at Eras Tour... doesn’t stay at Eras Tour.
By Elizabeth Logan
Exes Pete Davidson & Kim Kardashian Looked Flirty at the Met Gala
The former couple made their Met carpet debut just one year ago. 👀
By Kaitlyn McNab
Monet McMichael & Jalen Noble Finally Hard Launched On TikTok
They confirmed their relationship after MONTHS of fan theories.
By Kaitlyn McNab
How to Tell Your Boyfriend You're Ready for Sex
Things may get awkward but the conversation is necessary.
By Nona Willis Aronowitz
Holding Hands: The Benefits and Why We Do It, According to Science
From lowered heart rates to a feeling of security, handholding is more than just something fun to do.
By Erika Owen