Ravishly Staff

Facial hair, marriage, privilege, play parties, ugliness. Just another week at Ravishly.

At the tail-end of a Hold My Beer, 2016 sort of year, we could all use a little more self-care in our lives. Add to that the typical stressors of a holiday season — no matter what you celebrate — and you've got a recipe calling for a generous extra helping of some personal TLC.

The founder of the UN's influential campaign speaks out.

Joni’s picks: Have a kid? Know a kid? Like reading concise books that knock your socks off? My first pick is this kick as book Rad American Women A-Z: Rebels, Trailblazers, and Visionaries who Shaped Our History . . . and Our Future!. Under $10 it’s awesome for your budding feminists.

We get a sneak peek at photographer Stacia Grossman's sharp, witty and relatable look at a relationship gone awry.

Happy November! Halloween has come and gone, and while some people jump right into Christmas, we here at Ravishly have a deep love for any holiday involving large quantities of food

We are but insignificant flesh-krill in a tumultuous sea of judgment, shame, and confusion.

Ghostbusters, Mormons, and orgasms. Just another week at Ravishly . . .

We've got a little bit of everything: candles that smell like your favorite books, family pajamas that will last for years to come, and organizations to pick when giving the ultimate gift of a donation in your loved one's name to a cause they care about.

Left Shark musings, an analysis of "plus-size," and why women should pop the question . . . among other treasures. You know what to do. Ravish it.