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While filming Netflix's hit dark comedy "Sirens," actress Lauren Weedman was suddenly hit with a Bell's palsy flare, which caused temporary paralysis on one side of her face.
The Validation of Netflix's "Sirens" Spotlighting This Rare but Real Facial Condition
Netflix's "Sirens" features an actor with Bell's palsy.
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May 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
While filming Netflix's hit dark comedy "Sirens," actress Lauren Weedman was suddenly hit with a Bell's palsy flare, which caused temporary paralysis on one side of her face.
Tradwives have rebranded the housewife for today, sparking fears of a backlash against women's progress. Their nostalgic, picture-perfect domesticity appeals not only to young women but also to far-right men — making the trend as troubling as it is visually charming.
Tired of Tradwives? Get a Boyfriend Chef
The "tradwife" trend aims to get Gen Z women cooking for their husbands. Boyfriend chefs who cook for their girlfriends are challenging gender norms.
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May 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Tradwives have rebranded the housewife for today, sparking fears of a backlash against women's progress. Their nostalgic, picture-perfect domesticity appeals not only to young women but also to far-right men — making the trend as troubling as it is visually charming.
In a world obsessed with micro trends, Taylor Swift's look has barely changed in nearly 20 years, despite her access to just about every stylist on earth. Dirty-blond hair, classic red lips, winged eyeliner, and neutral nails — simple, timeless, and totally achievable at home.
The Mystery and Allure of Taylor Swift's "Basic" Beauty Aesthetic
Taylor Swift is beloved for her songwriting abilities, but part of the allure is her extremely relatable beauty aesthetic. A psychologist explains why.
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May 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
In a world obsessed with micro trends, Taylor Swift's look has barely changed in nearly 20 years, despite her access to just about every stylist on earth. Dirty-blond hair, classic red lips, winged eyeliner, and neutral nails — simple, timeless, and totally achievable at home.
"You may experience increased horniness and seek out sexual activity as a way to cope with the unpleasantness of your hangover or just as a way to enhance your mood."
Why You're Horny When Hungover
Two experts explain why you may be horny when hungover, and also the best sex tips for having hangover sex.
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May 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM
"You may experience increased horniness and seek out sexual activity as a way to cope with the unpleasantness of your hangover or just as a way to enhance your mood."
"I can’t recall the exact moment when our country’s symbol began to feel exclusionary to people like me: Black folks or anyone who doesn’t fit that white, male, heterosexual, cisgender archetype," writes PS shopping director Jessica Andrews. "Maybe it always felt that way."
I Thought the American Flag Excluded Me — Then Came Beyoncé
PS Shopping director Jessica Andrews explores the significance of reclaiming the American flag for her concert outfit at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" tour.
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May 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
"I can’t recall the exact moment when our country’s symbol began to feel exclusionary to people like me: Black folks or anyone who doesn’t fit that white, male, heterosexual, cisgender archetype," writes PS shopping director Jessica Andrews. "Maybe it always felt that way."
PS editor Emma Glassman-Hughes (@fried___egh) and her boyfriend weren't sure which day to call their anniversary. Like many zillennials, they met on a dating app, they're nonmonogamous, and there was no single moment when they became "official."
Why the Dating-App Generation Should Embrace the "Arbitrary-versary"
Gen Z hardly knows the rom-com-style meet-cutes and relationship timelines of the '90s. Instead, they can mark milestones with "arbitrary-versaries."
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May 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
PS editor Emma Glassman-Hughes (@fried___egh) and her boyfriend weren't sure which day to call their anniversary. Like many zillennials, they met on a dating app, they're nonmonogamous, and there was no single moment when they became "official."
For too long, women's pain during IUD insertion has been dismissed. But that's finally starting to change.
Finally, IUD Pain Is Being Taken Seriously
The ACOG updated its guidelines for IUD pain management. What took so long?
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May 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
For too long, women's pain during IUD insertion has been dismissed. But that's finally starting to change.
"Divorce coaching is designed to help you hold on to yourself as you walk through the many steps of breaking and remaking."
Could a Divorce Coach Make Your Separation Smoother?
Divorce coach Andrea Hipps explains what to know about the profession, including what a divorce coach is and what they can help divorcees with.
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May 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
"Divorce coaching is designed to help you hold on to yourself as you walk through the many steps of breaking and remaking."
Black love rarely gets the screen time it deserves — and when it does, it's often rooted in trauma. That's why Netflix's fresh take on Judy Blume's novel "Forever . . ." has people buzzing.
Netflix's "Forever" Captures the Sweetness of First Love
Have you binged the Judy Blume adaptation yet?
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May 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Black love rarely gets the screen time it deserves — and when it does, it's often rooted in trauma. That's why Netflix's fresh take on Judy Blume's novel "Forever . . ." has people buzzing.
"My hoe phase helped me realize exactly what I want in a partner, and I have a strong sense of my nonnegotiables and expectations on how I deserve to be treated."
In Defense of My Hoe Phase
One PS contributor shares why she's grateful for her hoe phase, and how having a hoe phase helped her feel more confident in serious relationships.
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May 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
"My hoe phase helped me realize exactly what I want in a partner, and I have a strong sense of my nonnegotiables and expectations on how I deserve to be treated."
If "soft swinging" is taking over your TikTok, you can thank "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Taylor Frankie Paul. Back in 2022, she rocked the internet by revealing that she and some of her fellow MomTok couples were into "soft-swap swinging" — and the drama hasn't stopped since.
Wait, What Is a "Soft Swap," Exactly?
Soft swap or soft swinging is at the center of the Taylor Frankie Paul TikTok drama and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Here's what it means, per an expert.
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May 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
If "soft swinging" is taking over your TikTok, you can thank "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Taylor Frankie Paul. Back in 2022, she rocked the internet by revealing that she and some of her fellow MomTok couples were into "soft-swap swinging" — and the drama hasn't stopped since.
Men are now calling their friends just to say goodnight — and while it may have started as a TikTok prank, it's turned into something surprisingly powerful.
Is This TikTok Prank a Secret Cure For Men's Loneliness?
Men are calling their friends to tell them goodnight as a TikTok trend, and many people think this viral prank could cure the male loneliness epidemic.
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May 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Men are now calling their friends just to say goodnight — and while it may have started as a TikTok prank, it's turned into something surprisingly powerful.
"I went into my treatment doubtful, but feel that the treatment helped me leverage it into personal growth. I can say unequivocally that ketamine helped me heal my worst-ever heartbreak, and I can always go back for intermittent "booster" infusions if needed."
I Did Ketamine Therapy to Heal My Heartbreak — and It Worked
Can ketamine therapy help heal heartbreak by way of regular IV infusions? One writer puts the theory to the test.
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May 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
"I went into my treatment doubtful, but feel that the treatment helped me leverage it into personal growth. I can say unequivocally that ketamine helped me heal my worst-ever heartbreak, and I can always go back for intermittent "booster" infusions if needed."
The WNBA season is back — and shining brighter than ever. Packed arenas, A-list front rows, record-breaking endorsements. Women's basketball is finally getting the spotlight it deserves. But behind the celebration is a deeper story: the mental health of the athletes powering this movement
WNBA Players Deserve Better From Their Fans
Alongside record-breaking endorsements and sold-out arenas, female athletes are also facing increasing threats to their safety.
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May 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The WNBA season is back — and shining brighter than ever. Packed arenas, A-list front rows, record-breaking endorsements. Women's basketball is finally getting the spotlight it deserves. But behind the celebration is a deeper story: the mental health of the athletes powering this movement
PS contributor CeCe Olisa didn't intend to overdose on Ozempic. But after her doctor gave her a sample to try, she miscalculated the instructions — and ended up accidentally taking eight times the recommended starting dose. The next seven days were the worst of her life.
I Overdosed on Ozempic — Here's What to Learn From My Mistake
Can you overdose on Ozempic? This writer did.
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May 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
PS contributor CeCe Olisa didn't intend to overdose on Ozempic. But after her doctor gave her a sample to try, she miscalculated the instructions — and ended up accidentally taking eight times the recommended starting dose. The next seven days were the worst of her life.
If you drained your savings or went into debt for The Eras Tour, you're not alone. Concert ticket prices have skyrocketed, with fees and markups pushing fans to the limit. But here's the twist: some die-hards don't mind paying any price to see their favorite musicians — if they can even get a ticket
Concert Ticket Prices Are Exorbitant, but These Fans Don't Care
Amid service fees and resale pricing, concert ticket prices are reaching a breaking point. Many fans, however, are willing to make it work no matter what.
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May 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
If you drained your savings or went into debt for The Eras Tour, you're not alone. Concert ticket prices have skyrocketed, with fees and markups pushing fans to the limit. But here's the twist: some die-hards don't mind paying any price to see their favorite musicians — if they can even get a ticket
Less stress. Less money. More time with the people you actually care about. Micro weddings are having a moment — and it's no surprise. For brides who want their day to feel meaningful (not performative), the smaller ceremony trend checks all the boxes. Intentional > extravagant. Always.
More Intimacy, Less Stress: Why Micro Weddings Are Taking Over in 2025
What is a micro wedding, exactly? PS spoke to wedding planners specializing in micro weddings to learn what they are and how to plan one.
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May 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Less stress. Less money. More time with the people you actually care about. Micro weddings are having a moment — and it's no surprise. For brides who want their day to feel meaningful (not performative), the smaller ceremony trend checks all the boxes. Intentional > extravagant. Always.
Long before the "clean girl" aesthetic took over TikTok, natural beauty was already a status symbol. In the 1800s, wealthy Victorian women rejected makeup to distance themselves from "painted ladies" — a term for sex workers. Blemish-free skin signaled a "good girl," while makeup meant promiscuity.
The Blue Eyeshadow Trend Through the Lens of Sex Workers, Drag, and Queer History
From sex workers to the silver screen and drag queens, blue eyeshadow boasts a storied past. Here, experts trace the origins of the trend.
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May 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Long before the "clean girl" aesthetic took over TikTok, natural beauty was already a status symbol. In the 1800s, wealthy Victorian women rejected makeup to distance themselves from "painted ladies" — a term for sex workers. Blemish-free skin signaled a "good girl," while makeup meant promiscuity.
"Believing that you've found your person when you're 17 is one thing, but actually staying in that relationship for the long haul? Doesn't always work out that way. In fact, sometimes it shouldn't."
A Case For Not Bringing Your High School Sweetheart to College
Relationship experts share reasons you shouldn’t continue a high school relationship into college, and how to decide for yourself.
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May 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
"Believing that you've found your person when you're 17 is one thing, but actually staying in that relationship for the long haul? Doesn't always work out that way. In fact, sometimes it shouldn't."
When Leila Esmaeili was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at age 30, she decided to share her journey on social media. The shock of the diagnosis motivated her, but as a medical provider, she also felt uniquely equipped to discuss her experience in ways others might not
She Shared Her Breast Cancer Journey With Millions — Here's What She Learned
Here's what it's really like to share your breast cancer journey online.
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May 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
When Leila Esmaeili was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at age 30, she decided to share her journey on social media. The shock of the diagnosis motivated her, but as a medical provider, she also felt uniquely equipped to discuss her experience in ways others might not
"The W [WNBA] is where it's at, and I'll keep supporting the league with my dollars. This makes every trip, ticket, jersey, and order of stadium nachos 100 percent worth it. You can't put a price on that level of authenticity and representation the W offers!"
The $15,360 Cost of Being a WNBA Superfan
The season begins today.
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May 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
"The W [WNBA] is where it's at, and I'll keep supporting the league with my dollars. This makes every trip, ticket, jersey, and order of stadium nachos 100 percent worth it. You can't put a price on that level of authenticity and representation the W offers!"
"Have you tried cutting back on coffee?" is something PS contributor Mercey Livingston hears almost every time she mentions her anxiety — and her love for coffee. And while caffeine can ramp up anxiety, Mercey isn't ready to give up her favorite ritual.
I Have Anxiety, but I Refuse to Quit Coffee — Here's How I Make It Work
The doctors have spoken: caffeine and anxiety don't mix.
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May 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"Have you tried cutting back on coffee?" is something PS contributor Mercey Livingston hears almost every time she mentions her anxiety — and her love for coffee. And while caffeine can ramp up anxiety, Mercey isn't ready to give up her favorite ritual.
Chrissy Teigen never imagined a stomach bug would lead to her son Miles's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. After three days in the hospital, their lives changed overnight. "We were really thrown into the world of his diagnosis," she says — a world she's now determined to help others navigate.
Chrissy Teigen Opens Up About Her Family's Overwhelming Journey With Type 1 Diabetes
Chrissy Teigen sits down with PS to share her son's journey with Type 1 diabetes, and how she takes care of herself and her family as a busy mom.
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May 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Chrissy Teigen never imagined a stomach bug would lead to her son Miles's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. After three days in the hospital, their lives changed overnight. "We were really thrown into the world of his diagnosis," she says — a world she's now determined to help others navigate.
Comedian and PS contributor Aida Rodriguez was raised to grind through anything — sickness, pain, exhaustion — because resting wasn't a choice, it was a luxury. But when Aida came down with the flu ahead of a three-day stint on stage, she hit a wall.
Aida Rodriguez: How Losing My Voice Helped Me Find It
Standup comedian and actress Aida Rodriguez pens a personal essay on how getting laryngitis
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May 16, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Comedian and PS contributor Aida Rodriguez was raised to grind through anything — sickness, pain, exhaustion — because resting wasn't a choice, it was a luxury. But when Aida came down with the flu ahead of a three-day stint on stage, she hit a wall.
If you've ever walked into a gym and felt your confidence shrink, you've met gymtimidation — something PS contributor CeCe Olisa knows well. Despite being a certified fitness instructor, passing her NASM exam, and losing over 100 pounds, CeCe still faces gymtimidation, especially in new spaces.
How I Overcome "Gymtimidation" as a Plus-Size Fitness Instructor
Fitness expert CeCe Olisa writes about experiencing gymtimidation as a plus-size fitness instructor, and what we can all do to make gyms more welcoming.
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May 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
If you've ever walked into a gym and felt your confidence shrink, you've met gymtimidation — something PS contributor CeCe Olisa knows well. Despite being a certified fitness instructor, passing her NASM exam, and losing over 100 pounds, CeCe still faces gymtimidation, especially in new spaces.