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.

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."

"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."

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."

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."

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.

"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

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

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.

"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

"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.

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.

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.

"Constant stimulation shifts our brain's baseline: what once felt enjoyable now feels boring, and everyday tasks like reading, working, or even talking to a friend can feel like a chore."

"At the end of the day, social media may be able to provide some helpful insight, but no one understands your body and your circumstances better than you."

You're not imagining it — your skin really does glow and your face can look more balanced during the follicular phase of your cycle — the week after your period, when estrogen rises and energy returns.

An engagement ring is more than a piece of jewelry. It's an emotional, deeply personal symbol of love. There's no one-size-fits-all answer to what makes the perfect ring.

When Ali Heitz went in for a routine annual cancer checkup scan one year after her breast cancer diagnosis, she thought she'd feel relief. She was ready to cross this major milestone off her list.

"The physical and emotional burden of caretaking disproportionately falls on women. Emotional labor, the invisible work of managing family dynamics and anticipating needs, is overwhelmingly shouldered by mothers."

Breast cancer deaths have dropped 44% overall, a major milestone. But for Black women, the crisis continues. They're 38% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, and often diagnosed younger, at later stages, and with more aggressive tumors.

"I knew moving home would help me financially, but I had no idea how much it would heal me: emotionally, in my relationship with my parents, and even in reconnecting with my younger self. I didn't expect to find so much strength in the most familiar place I know."

When PS contributor Elliott Harrell was prescribed antidepressants for postpartum depression, she didn't think she'd need them forever. So after two years, she decided to stop — and was hit by a wave of unexpected dark thoughts and negative emotions, which did not go away on their own.

Have you heard of the butterfly effect? It's the belief that something as simple as a butterfly flapping its wings might set off a chain of events that leads to a tornado on the other side of the world. Small moves with big impacts.

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"While everyone will have different feelings about able-bodied people using mobility aids as accessories, seeing canes and eye patches at one of the biggest nights in fashion re-affirmed what so many of us in the disability community already knew: accessibility and fashion go hand in hand."

Sex scenes in films have plummeted over the past two decades. A 2024 study shows a nearly 40% drop in erotic content since 2000. The 2010s were the driest decade since the '60s — with only one in 100 films showing people having sex

"It was one of the best experiences of my life. I felt deliriously light and happy and goofy with the energy of the massage. I wanted to high-five all the people in Tokyo and couldn't understand how anything bad could happen in the world."

This year's Met Gala theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," honors the power of Black identity in fashion — especially through the lens of menswear and Black dandyism. More than aesthetics, it's a celebration of pride, resistance, and self-definition.

From day one, Lindsay Brewer's had to fuel her own journey — and ironically, it wasn't the roar of engines but the flash of cameras that gave her the boost she needed. Modeling, not motorsports, became her unlikely launchpad.

"My life is about to change, yes, and my list of priorities will soon be consumed by one tiny human. But that's not to say things can't be different; I can at least try."

With hotel prices climbing and Airbnb facing stricter regulations, more travelers are turning to home swapping — staying in someone else's home while they stay in yours. It's not just about saving money; home swapping is built on a foundation of trust, generosity, and a shared sense of adventure.

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"In the same way people may decompress by painting, working out, reading a book, or going on a hot girl walk, a moment of solitude in the car could have the same effect — especially for people with children, who may feel like they don't often have alone time."

Last year, American women paid $8.8 billion more out of pocket for healthcare than men — about 30% more.

Spring cold meets seasonal allergies? Worst combo ever. But before doubling up on meds, know this: taking allergy and cold medicine together can be risky if they share certain ingredients, such as antihistamines. (Remember the Benadryl TikTok disaster?)

You might know OnlyFans primarily for its sexually explicit user-generated content. But the platform also hosts a wide range of G-rated creators — from makeup artists to food bloggers sharing step-by-step recipes. Now, women athletes are joining the mix.

In Finnish culture, the sauna isn't just a place to sweat — it's a sacred ritual. Invented at least 2,000 years ago, the sauna remains at the heart of Finnish life. It's a space for meditation, connection, healing, and self-care — a way to honor both body and soul.

PS contributor Melanie Curry has an unconventional way of dealing when bad luck hits. Instead of turning to typical coping strategies like deep breathing or exercise, she finds comfort in watching or reading about other people's similar traumatic experiences on social media. She trauma lurks.