Religion

How I'm Celebrating Ramadan Differently After Battling OCD

Feb 26, 2025

How I'm Celebrating Ramadan Differently After Battling OCD

I started fasting when I was in the sixth grade.

"Nobody Wants This" Gets Some Things Right — but Ultimately Hurts Jewish Women

Oct 4, 2024

"Nobody Wants This" Gets Some Things Right — but Ultimately Hurts Jewish Women

At times, "Nobody Wants This" is a really good romantic comedy.

Ibtihaj Muhammad Says France Is Forcing Olympians to "Choose Between Faith and Sport"

Jul 22, 2024

Ibtihaj Muhammad Says France Is Forcing Olympians to "Choose Between Faith and Sport"

The 2024 Olympics are right around the corner — something Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad would typically be celebrating.

Why Younger Black Women Are Turning to Spirituality — on Their Terms

Jul 18, 2024

Why Younger Black Women Are Turning to Spirituality — on Their Terms

For generations, Black women have navigated a fraught relationship with religion.

Sofia Richie Says Converting to Judaism Has Been "One of the Greatest Experiences of My Life"

Apr 4, 2023

Sofia Richie Says Converting to Judaism Has Been "One of the Greatest Experiences of My Life"

Sofia Richie is celebrating her new religion ahead of her upcoming nuptials.

Can You Work Out During Ramadan? Trainers Share Tips on How and When to Train

Mar 21, 2023

Can You Work Out During Ramadan? Trainers Share Tips on How and When to Train

For those trying to maintain their workout routine during Ramadan, fasting can present some challenges.

How to Stay Hydrated During Ramadan, According to Dietitians

Mar 20, 2023

How to Stay Hydrated During Ramadan, According to Dietitians

Whether you're a practicing Muslim with plenty of experience fasting for Ramadan or someone new to the faith, you may have some questions about how to fast during the holy month without it impacting your health in a negative way.

I Was Taught Feminism Was Wrong — Here's How I'm Reclaiming It as an Adult

Jun 17, 2022

I Was Taught Feminism Was Wrong — Here's How I'm Reclaiming It as an Adult

Growing up in a Mormon community made for, in many ways, an idyllic childhood.

Why Semana Santa Was More Than Spring Break in My Household

Mar 21, 2022

Why Semana Santa Was More Than Spring Break in My Household

While most kids were on Spring Break enjoying a few days off from school, visiting their grandparents, or going somewhere warm, for me, in the Dominican Republic, it was about more than that.

Wondering When You Should Take Down Your Christmas Tree? Here's the Scoop

Oct 29, 2021

Wondering When You Should Take Down Your Christmas Tree? Here's the Scoop

When the holidays wind down, there's another question you might ask yourself besides, "Are there any more gingerbread cookies left?," and that's when you should take down your Christmas tree.

Sex Positivity Isn't About How Much Sex You're Having

Aug 5, 2021

Sex Positivity Isn't About How Much Sex You're Having

There's this misconception that sex-positive people are having sex, like, all the time.

How I Came to Terms With Being Queer After a Religious Upbringing

Jul 7, 2021

How I Came to Terms With Being Queer After a Religious Upbringing

In the LGBTQ+ community, coming out is often a critical part of both understanding and accepting one's sexuality.