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Chances are, you’ve probably heard some buzz about open relationships in the past couple of years. Maybe you have a friend (or a friend of a friend) who has opened up their relationship to wild success… or you’ve heard horror stories about open relationships devolving into cheating, disconnection, and breakups. Regardless, conversations about monogamy and […]

From romantic books to rom-com movies, the enemies-to-lovers romance remains a timeless way for two characters to fall in love. It’s hard not to look away from the page or screen when characters who absolutely despised each other finally admit they caught feelings. Newer shows like Bridgerton have perfected this trope, especially in the love

I have vivid memories of first seeing Ali Hazelwood’s debut novel, The Love Hypothesis. It was on BookTok, and a creator was holding up the admittedly cutely animated cover featuring the two main characters kissing with various science paraphernalia behind them. I immediately scrolled past that video for a few reasons. One, I hadn’t yet

I’m often asked what is on my Christmas wish list, from readers to my own husband. I often have to pause and think, since like many people, my first thought is, “What do I really need?” But that’s the joy of holiday wish lists—it’s not just about needs; it’s about celebrating life’s little luxuries and

Fragrance is far from a one-size-fits-all experience. While the days of sniffing perfume samples nestled into the pages of magazines have ended, the world of fragrance is more robust than ever. From #PerfumeTok to the virality of scents like Glossier You, it feels like everyone has a fragrance recommendation that they swear is better than

Personally, later-in-life love stories make me swoon even more than classic tales of young love. Why else would I love Nancy Meyers movies and The Golden Bachelorette so much? There’s just something about two people taking their time to really get to know themselves before making space in their lives for finding their soulmate that

When my first sugar daddy held my hand, I wanted to throw up. Not because he was an old ogre that gave me the creeps, but because my 22-year-old college self simply never fathomed being with an older man. I was a ball of nerves on our way to dinner, already thinking about the obligations

UThe holiday season is my favorite time of year by far—it’s cozy, fun, and the perfect excuse to connect with everyone I love. And let’s be honest, sending out holiday cards is one of the best ways to spread the spirit when you don’t have a ton of spare time on your hands (Q4 workload

When Katie Falbo and her partner, Cody, started posting on their Instagram account to resell vintage furniture in 2018, they never anticipated building a community of over 120,000 followers who now look to their home for inspiration. Initially focused on staging shots to showcase pieces for sale, Katie soon began sharing glimpses of the rest

It’s natural to not want anything to stand between you and an orgasm when you’re rearing and ready to go. However, that doesn’t always hold true during the wintertime. Shorter days do nothing for libido, and lounging on the couch to watch reruns with a cozy blanket sounds way more enticing than finding the energy