Personal Essay

World Cup Dreams Wouldn't Exist Without Soccer Moms

Jul 8, 2026

World Cup Dreams Wouldn't Exist Without Soccer Moms

When asked to describe a soccer mom, the majority of people will use the same cliches.

Please Let Me Have My Lazy Girl Protein

Jul 1, 2026

Please Let Me Have My Lazy Girl Protein

If loving protein snacks is wrong, then frankly, I don't want to be right.

Popsugar Pulse's "Elle" Cover Is For the Girls

Jul 1, 2026

Popsugar Pulse's "Elle" Cover Is For the Girls

If you think about it, "Legally Blonde" was always a story about friendship.

Why the "Love Island USA" Conversation About Colorism Is So Needed

Jun 10, 2026

Why the "Love Island USA" Conversation About Colorism Is So Needed

In a recent episode of "Love Island USA," a moment between Kuman Dameon Chandler (K.C.) and Aniya Harvey resonated with many dark-skinned Black women, including myself.

I Have PCOS, and Here's How I Feel About Its New Name

Jun 8, 2026

I Have PCOS, and Here's How I Feel About Its New Name

As someone who was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 18, it's easy to say I follow sufficient content about the disease to have learned about its recent name change right away.

How I Learned to Love My Bumps and Scars From Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Jun 1, 2026

How I Learned to Love My Bumps and Scars From Hidradenitis Suppurativa

I was 12 years old when I started getting painful blackhead-like boils and scars on my inner thighs.

I Have Chronic Allergies — and the Cure Is Almost as Bad as the Symptoms

Jun 1, 2026

I Have Chronic Allergies — and the Cure Is Almost as Bad as the Symptoms

Allergies are common — and may be becoming more so.

This Is What It's Like to Travel With an Invisible Illness

Jun 1, 2026

This Is What It's Like to Travel With an Invisible Illness

One day, when I was a teenager, I felt a large, painful lump in my armpit and hoped it was just an ingrown hair bothering me.

Ciara Miller and the Art of Dressing for Revenge

May 27, 2026

Ciara Miller and the Art of Dressing for Revenge

Princess Diana in an off-shoulder minidress when Prince Charles went public with his affair.

Introducing Re:Play, the Nostalgic Talk Show You've Been Waiting For

May 26, 2026

Introducing Re:Play, the Nostalgic Talk Show You've Been Waiting For

Ever since I was a little girl I knew I was destined for a life of ludophilia.

Introducing: Popsugar Pulse

May 13, 2026

Introducing: Popsugar Pulse

Like many of you, I've spent weeknights aplenty sealed to my couch, remote in hand, gulping down the latest episode of "Hacks," or "Survivor," or "Beef," while simultaneously anticipating (and talking about) the next drop of "The White Lotus" and "Love Island."

I Quit Faking a Close Relationship With My Mom on Mother's Day

May 8, 2026

I Quit Faking a Close Relationship With My Mom on Mother's Day

Up until my early 30s, I sent Mother's Day cards and posted old photos of my mom and me to Instagram.