Lauren Oyler
It's Been Almost 100 Years and Women Still Don't Have the Tampons We Deserve
From rubber belts to hymen hysteria, the history of tampons is a reflection of the uphill battle for women's rights.
Remembering Fierce, the Iconic, Inescapable Abercrombie & Fitch Cologne
Last month, Abercrombie & Fitch announced it would stop spraying its signature scent, Fierce, in stores. To honor the sensual musk's overpowering legacy, we asked millennials to share their fondest memories of the smell.
I Went to an 'Orgasm Stylist' to Help Me Chill Out Enough to Climax
I’d never thought of orgasms as customizable or controllable based on type of stimulation. Can orgasms wear hats? Would I be made to vajazzle?
'We Cannot Give In': Sen. Duckworth's Uniquely Personal Stand Against Trump
The junior senator from Illinois talks healthcare, Trump's transgender military ban, and relying on Planned Parenthood when she worked as a waitress in college.
'Handmaid's Tale' Star Ann Dowd's Characters Are More Than 'Unlikable Women'
With double Emmy nominations this year for her roles in "The Handmaid's Tale" and HBO's "The Leftovers," the powerhouse actress known for playing formidable women is finally getting her due.
What Happened When I Tried to Get Laid on LinkedIn
"I'd like to add you to my professional network xoxoxox Maria"
Is Period Sex Okay for a First-Time Hookup?
Opinions on boning while bleeding range from "It's gross" to "It's feminist." But how do you navigate this issue with a Tinder date you just met?
Why Do We Still Have Laws that Say It's Not Rape Unless the Victim Fights Back?
In states like Alabama, outdated "earnest resistance" laws that require assault victims to fight back are still on the books.
Sex in Public Bathrooms Is Awful—Except When It's Great
A recent OKCupid survey revealed the most popular bars for a restroom quickie in a variety of US cities. What is the allure of getting it on in a urine-stained stall?
Anonymous 'Incest Diary' Is a Brutally Honest Account of Paternal Rape
From ages 3 to 21, a woman was raped and abused by her father. Her new memoir examines the trauma and its aftermath in unprecedented detail.
Woman Convicted After Laughing at Jeff Sessions Gets New Trial
Sixty-one-year-old Desiree Fairooz was found guilty of disruptive or disorderly conduct, but a judge has ruled the government made inappropriate arguments during the trial.
The First Ladies Who Brought the Occult to the White House
Over the years, several presidents' wives—including Mary Todd Lincoln and Nancy Reagan—turned to spiritual practices like seances and astrology.