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Confessions Of A (Former) Mean Girl

I'm not proud of the way I've treated women. But I've realized it is possible to change.

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Amanda Levitt: Fat Activist, Researcher

intersectional academic. unapologetic fat lady. writer.

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Science Says Snuggling Is The Key To Happiness

A quality cuddle does the body good.

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Paper Bag Dating: A Trend We Should Bag

It'd be nice if people didn't care about looks when selecting a partner. But that's not the way the human psyche works.

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When Belief Doesn’t Translate To Action: Our Twisted Relationship With Climate Change

Does caring about climate change have anything to do with cutting down emissions? That relationship actually isn't so clear.

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Investigating Infidelity: An Examination Of Cheating Around The World

A new story about female detectives in India sniffing out cheating spouses demands proper context.

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Sex Survey Says, "Rich Men Give Better Orgasms"

Actually, my orgasm doesn't depend on your bank account. This "science" is an insult to women and clitorises everywhere.

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China Celebrates "Singles' Day" With Self-Loathing Shopping Sprees

Chinese singles may seem self-loathing but Americans have their own strange self-love problems.

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