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The Rock’s at-home nail salon gives ‘the best mani in town’

His daughter's face in this sweet photo is everything.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

You can now shop at HomeGoods online—YES PLEASE

Moms everywhere will be thrilled to know they can shop at their favorite home decor store right from the couch.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022
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Even a little coffee during pregnancy can impact your baby’s birth weight, says study

Here's what moms need to know about the latest research on caffeine, moms and babies.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022
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Experts warn that acetaminophen is NOT considered safe in pregnancy

An international group of experts warn that the risks to the developing fetus may include reproductive and behavioral disorders.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

Amy Schumer perfectly nails how society brushes off women’s menstrual pain

Admitting you're in pain doesn't make you a "drama queen," she says in a new video about her endometriosis.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

How to have “the talk” about sex with your kids

Talking to your kids about sex can feel awkward, but it's a crucial part of growing up.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Sex after baby: How to reconnect with your partner

Women reported having less sex in our 2021 State of Motherhood survey, so let's do something about it.

Updated May. 10, 2023
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Fatigue, hot flashes, insomnia—could it be perimenopause, or is it your thyroid?

35% of women between the ages of 35 and 52 are experiencing perimenopause—and 35% of them also have a thyroid condition. Learning the differences between the two is vital.

Updated Nov. 01, 2021

Yes, a shower can be self-care—here’s how to level it up

Some seasons of life can make you feel like you have no time for self-care, so here's how you can make an everyday activity a luxury.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
Postpartum sex: An image of a man and woman cuddling

5 myths about postpartum sex every new mom should know

If I have learned anything following the birth of my son, it is that patience, time and honest communication will make difficult things a little easier.

Updated Feb. 03, 2025
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Married sex is the best sex—here’s why

Chances are good that the best sex a person will have in their life will be with a long-term partner. Statistically speaking, the odds are in your favor.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

7 sexy books that will set you on fire just like ‘Sex/Life’

Because let's face it, with kids around it's easier for us to read about sex than it is to watch it.

Updated May. 09, 2023

Meghan Trainor on postpartum body struggles: ‘I felt unsexy immediately’

In a new interview with PEOPLE, the pop star gets brutally honest about how hard it is to love your body after baby.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Prince Harry and Meghan make first public appearance since Lilibet’s birth

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are in New York City to visit One World Observatory.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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