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Self

What is Lucky Girl Syndrome — and Why I’m Embracing It

I channeled Lucky Girl Syndrome on my trip to Las Vegas — here's how it went.

Lara Buchar

February 24, 2023

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Culture

My Story: How I Connected With My Family’s Jewish Past to...

Keeping the memories alive for the future.

Louise Griew

January 24, 2023

Food

My Story: Cooking is One of the Most Selfish Things I Do...

Go on, save the better plate for yourself.

Lara Buchar

January 18, 2023

Style

I Tried It: I Got Lip Fillers — and It Didn’t Really Hurt

Do lip injections hurt? We tried it for ourselves.

Sharon Miki Chan

November 25, 2022

Two women sitting on a skate ramp with a skateboard in hand, dressed in masculine clothing with long hair

Fashion

How Dressing More Masculine Taught Me to Tap Into my Femininity

Adopting an androgynous style has offered up new avenues to explore and express myself.

Chelsea Brimstin

November 21, 2022

Culture

My Story: Dating as a Single Dog Mom — Here’s the Truth...

Dating as a dog mom isn't always easy — but being a dog mom is always worth it.

Angela Serednicki

November 17, 2022

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Self

My Story: I Got Botox for My TMJ (While Abroad!) — Here Are My...

Unfortunately, I'm now a convert.

Lydia Hrycko

November 10, 2022

Living

My Story: Why Do My Partner and I Have to Come Out While...

Apartment hunting is difficult as it is, but being LGBTQ2S+ makes it even more complicated.

Chelsea Brimstin

October 6, 2022

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Pop Culture

My Story: The One Where I Lived the Full ‘Friends’...

Nearly three decades later, Friends is still there for this long-time 'Friends' fan, thanks to The FRIENDS Experience in Toronto.

Melissa Girimonte

August 9, 2022

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Self

My Story: Reinventing The Algorithm — How I Navigate Body...

Body dysmorphia and social media can be a challenging combination.

Dylan Muñoz

July 22, 2022

Self

My Story: I Can’t Stop Grieving My Dog, and That’s OK

Even though I miss my dog, I'll always remember the good times we shared.

Natalie Harmsen

May 2, 2022

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Style

My Battle With Alopecia Helped Me Redefine Beauty

One woman opens up about how she deals with her condition and how she became stronger from it.

Trishelle Esposito

April 5, 2022