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New Research Says Parenting Makes You Happy—If You're a Dad
A new study claims that parenting is associated with happiness—but it's largely married, older dads who are reaping the psychological benefits.
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Pet Diaries: The Joint-Custody Dog Who Taught Me to Move On
Most people thought our dog agreement was unusual. My therapist told me I was replicating the joint custody my parents had of me after their divorce.
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Dealbreaker: She Always Agreed With Me
Lauren was agreeable. About everything. And as we hung out more and more, her unswerving acquiescence only grew—and so did my urge to push back.
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In Conservative Cultures, Social Media Opens the Door to Condoms
Social media makes it easier for young people to access information about family planning, especially in traditional cultures.
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She Got It From Her Mama: How We're Turning Into Our Moms, and Loving It
This Mother's Day, our favorite female writers flip "I'm turning into my mother!" on its head.
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The Anti-Mother's Day: How My Parent Taught Me to Subvert the 'Mom' Stereotype
My mom loves being a parent, but she has always hated being a "mom."
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40 Percent of Young Adults Think Birth Control 'Doesn't Matter'
The majority of young adults are woefully misinformed about birth control. Thank abstinence-only education.
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Dealbreaker: He Did What He Wanted
We all egged on his roughhousing, and cheered when he’d shout, “I do what I want”—a common refrain. Then we went tubing.
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Infographic: Does Income Inequality Cause High Teen Pregnancy Rates?
Teen pregnancy in the United States remains far more common than in other developed nations.
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The GGG Cocktail: A Non-Vanilla Drink Inspired by Dan Savage
Tired of swallowing anti-gay rhetoric? Drink a GGG instead, a cocktail dedicated to sex columnist and LGBT advocate Dan Savage.
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Babies Start Acting Racist Before They Can Talk
A new study highlights one aspect of raising a healthy infant that a lot of expectant parents overlook: A diverse peer group.
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Dealbreaker: He Was Jealous
In our Dealbreakers series, exes report on the habit, belief, or boxer brief that ended the affair. I never really wanted to go out with...
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Chat Transcript: Sex, Gender, and Girls
Join us for a chat about sex and gender issues in HBO's most-talked-about new show.
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How to Ditch Happily-Ever-After and Build Your Own Romantic Narrative
It's important for us to build alternative romantic narratives for ourselves, ones that conform more closely to our lives as we want to live them.
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Dealbreaker: We Were Friends With Benefits
We’ve heard it all before: Straight men and women can’t be “just friends.” Our interlocking body parts get in the way.
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Ethical Style: Angelina Jolie's Engagement Ring and the State of the Ethical Diamond
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie can afford to buy the most ethical diamond ring on the market. The knockoff version isn't so innocent.
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How 'Take Back the Night' Keeps Some Victims Silent
After I attended my own college's Take Back the Night, I didn't feel empowered. I felt shaken and shamed.
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Dealbreaker: I Was His Sugar Mama
I was working three jobs and running to grad school classes in my limited time off. My new roommate was managing nine fantasy baseball teams.
