Personal Essay

Machismo Gave Me Self-Confidence — and Hurt My Partnership
Relationships
10 hours ago

Machismo Gave Me Self-Confidence — and Hurt My Partnership

There's a lot of discussion about what makes a man these days.

The Unexpected Ingredients That Make Literally Everything Better
Food
YESTERDAY

The Unexpected Ingredients That Make Literally Everything Better

Umami is ineffable.

What It's Really Like to Be Chronically Ill During the Holidays
Health
YESTERDAY

What It's Really Like to Be Chronically Ill During the Holidays

When I pack my bags to go to my in-laws' house for Christmas, I have to bring an entire bag of medication.

Find My Friends Changed My Friendships
Relationships
Dec 2, 2024

Find My Friends Changed My Friendships

My friends and I share our locations indefinitely through the Find My app, formerly known as Find My Friends.

5 Things Anyone Dealing With IVF Can Appreciate About Netflix's "Joy"
Health
Nov 27, 2024

5 Things Anyone Dealing With IVF Can Appreciate About Netflix's "Joy"

When I first heard a podcast interview with Louise Joy Brown, the first baby born via in vitro fertilization, one detail stood out: When her father realized what the hyper-experimental procedure would cost, he went to the horse track and made a bet.

Turkey Trots Are Fun, Actually
Fitness
Nov 27, 2024

Turkey Trots Are Fun, Actually

Every year around this time, "Families Who Turkey Trot" became the butt of the joke, with social media users and Friendsgiving attendees alike expressing their disdain for the fun runs.

Why I'm Embracing Chaos Over Checklists During the Holidays
Balance
Nov 26, 2024

Why I'm Embracing Chaos Over Checklists During the Holidays

Few of us make the kind of holiday checklists like the mom who went viral for her meticulously planned itinerary a few years ago.

The Afro-Latina Label: A Box I Can't Check
Identity
Nov 26, 2024

The Afro-Latina Label: A Box I Can't Check

Soy Demasiado, a special issue for Juntos, celebrates Latinas who are reclaiming what it means to be "too much."

Presented By AT&T
How Getting Dumped Eventually Led to My Success as a Plus-Size Influencer
Beauty
Nov 26, 2024

How Getting Dumped Eventually Led to My Success as a Plus-Size Influencer

Soy Demasiado, a special issue for Juntos, celebrates Latinas who are reclaiming what it means to be "too much."

Presented By AT&T
How the Label "Necia" Led to My Autism Diagnosis
Identity
Nov 26, 2024

How the Label "Necia" Led to My Autism Diagnosis

Soy Demasiado, a special issue for Juntos, celebrates Latinas who are reclaiming what it means to be "too much."

Presented By AT&T
Aida Rodriguez: Being Called "Too Much" Fueled My Passion For Standup Comedy
Identity
Nov 26, 2024

Aida Rodriguez: Being Called "Too Much" Fueled My Passion For Standup Comedy

Soy Demasiado, a special issue for Juntos, celebrates Latinas who are reclaiming what it means to be "too much."

Presented By AT&T
The "Butterfly Haircut" Is a Game Changer For My Thin Hair
Beauty
Nov 25, 2024

The "Butterfly Haircut" Is a Game Changer For My Thin Hair

I'm not going to lie, I was very affected by the "Rachel" haircut when it first made an appearance in the late '90s.

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