We Found the Actual Valerie From Amy Winehouse's Song ‘Valerie’
Few people know that the 2006 song is a cover; fewer still know who inspired it.
This Is How Sweat-Wicking Clothing Actually Works
Athletes swear by this apparel, but is it beneficial to the rest of us?
How Dangerous Are Dry Cleaning Chemicals?
The alternatives to the most notorious dry cleaning solvent are fairly diverse—but many of them don’t seem any safer.
Why Is It Still So Hard For Young People of Color to Get Therapy?
More Black and brown millennials are seeking therapy, but there are still major obstacles in a mental health care system designed for white people.
Postpartum OCD Is Real. This Is What You Need to Know About It
The sheer volume of terrifying thoughts can transform new-parent nerves into unmanageable anxiety.
I Got a Gum Transplant So I Could Have a Younger Smile
Sheer vanity prompted me to let a periodontist slice and dice my gums.
How Do I Deal with Feeling Inadequate Around My Partner?
This week in the Coping newsletter: dealing with insecurities in a relationship.
I Lost My Own Therapist to Suicide
It’s been about a year since Mark’s death. In that time, my perspective on empathy has changed dramatically.
Writing About Trauma Can Help You Heal
"Two days after the murder, I told a friend in my playwriting program that I would never write about it. Here's why I changed my mind."
This Is What Happened When I Tried to Treat Cystic Acne With Skincare Products
When I finally went to the doctor, he looked at the scars that dotted my face and asked, “What took you so long to come in?”