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There is endless scholarship on what constitutes authentic manhood—a “real” man. Follow these easy steps, and you’ll know a real man when you see him.

How To Tell If You're Dating A Real Man

There is endless scholarship on what constitutes authentic manhood—a “real” man. Follow these easy steps, and you’ll know a real man when you see him.

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"I'm Especially Proud When You're At Your Worst": A Letter To My Teenage Daughter

You're 15 years old now. You're not a little girl anymore—even though you wish you were, just a little bit.

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How I Made Peace With My Love Of Makeup

Recently, I challenged myself to something radical: What if I didn't wear makeup for awhile?

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How Do I Learn To Love My Body After Losing Weight?

When it comes to your physique, your mind can actually work against you.

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Men Aren't Stupid And Women Aren't Crazy

Until we’re ready to sit in vulnerability, both genders will continue to battle the stereotypes they are so desperate to be rid of.

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Why Silver Is The New Blonde

Why, when I'm cool with being a salt-and-pepper chick, does it so clearly unnerve others?

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5 Things I Want My Kids To Know About Sex

I want my kids to have an understanding of the truth of sex, the ins, the outs, the details no one wants to ask anyone—least of all their mom.

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How Can I Go From Punk To Pinup? 

Our resident aesthetic ace offers fashion advice to a "professorial punk femme."

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