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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…
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A First Thanksgiving Without My Dad | Cup of Jo
I’ve never been one for enormous Thanksgivings. It’s not that I don’t like an extended-family holiday — in general, I do — but to me, Thanksgiving is different.…
Read more A First Thanksgiving Without My Dad | Cup of JoFaux Locs Have Become the Secret Weapon in My Curly Hair Routine
Growing up, my relationship with my hair was anything but simple. I was raised in a Dominican household where curly hair wasn’t seen as beautiful; it was seen…
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I’m Not Ready For Motherhood, but Why Can’t I Get It Off My Mind? – POPSUGAR Australia
Ever since my 30th birthday this summer, I’ve noticed a recent uptick in motherhood-related content on my social media feeds. Some of it informative, some anxiety-inducing. From Reddit’s…
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What I Wish I’d Known About Post-Show Blues Before I Started Bodybuilding – POPSUGAR Australia
When people ask me what made me decide to compete in bodybuilding, I always say that I found peace in the gym and weightlifting. So naturally, as a…
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Olympians Are Taking Control of Their Fertility – I Wish I’d Done the Same – POPSUGAR Australia
Former Olympic runner Alexi Pappas recently revealed she froze her eggs in her early 30s because she wanted to buy herself time. In an effort to empower others…
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I’m Making Sure My Latina Teen Prioritizes Her Mental Health Ahead of Senior Year – POPSUGAR Australia
I’ve been mentally preparing for this moment since my daughter was born: the day she would leave the nest and venture out on her own. But there was…
Read more I’m Making Sure My Latina Teen Prioritizes Her Mental Health Ahead of Senior Year – POPSUGAR Australia:quality(85):upscale()/2024/07/23/904/n/1922283/dc92642c66a0159ee98db4.72095370_.jpg "The Inspiration Behind Morir Soñando: The First All-Dominican Comedy Show")
The Inspiration Behind Morir Soñando: The First All-Dominican Comedy Show
When fellow emerging comedian Glorelys Mora and I first met in the comedy scene — it was an instant connection. I was in awe of her ability to…
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I Had One Baby in the US and One Abroad. This Is What I Wish Americans Knew. – POPSUGAR Australia
When I first told a fellow American about my 12-month maternity leave in Canada, she raised her eyebrows: “Not paid though, right?” Paid parental leave was a reality…
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Mini Golf Deserves a Spot in Your Soft Exercise Routine – POPSUGAR Australia
At almost 30 years old, there are a few rules in life that I try to stick to: 1) don’t forget to take your makeup off before bed…
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Saraciea Fennell: “The Black Girl Survives in This One” Is the Representation I Didn’t See in Horror Books
I’ve always been obsessed with horror. From childhood, when I bunked with my siblings and primas, we told each other spooky stories in the middle of the night…
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No, the Hate Angel Reese Keeps Getting Isn’t “Normal” – POPSUGAR Australia
Angel Reese appeared on billboards in New York City for her Reebok endorsement. Flau’jae Johnson signed a rap contract with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and an apparel deal with…
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I Wore Olivia Rodrigo’s Red Beret in Paris — Here’s How
I often joke that one of my regrets in life is I wasn’t a teenage girl when Olivia Rodrigo first burst onto the scene in 2021 with her…
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How Endometriosis Complicates the “Do You Want Kids?” Conversation While Dating – POPSUGAR Australia
Last month on “The Bachelor,” a contestant, Lexi Young, surprised viewers by choosing to prematurely leave the show because she and bachelor Joey Graziadei weren’t on the same…
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None of Us Should Have to Be as Brave as Nex Benedict, the Nonbinary Teen Who Died – POPSUGAR Australia
I wish I could say I was surprised. Shocked, hurt, appalled, disgusted. I wish I could feel furious, seething, incandescent with rage, irate. All of those would be…
Read more None of Us Should Have to Be as Brave as Nex Benedict, the Nonbinary Teen Who Died – POPSUGAR Australia:quality(85):upscale()/2024/01/29/026/n/1922283/318f5e9965b836fe534d27.04596884_.jpg "Black Women Are Giving Themselves the Flowers They Deserve This Awards Season")
Black Women Are Giving Themselves the Flowers They Deserve This Awards Season
Black women are consistently underestimated, disregarded, and overlooked in the entertainment industry, but I’ve been so inspired by Black stars’ joy and self-love this awards season. From Quinta…
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I’m a Better Parent Because I Have an iPad Kid – Here's Why – POPSUGAR Australia
Like many people before they have kids, I thought I knew exactly how I would parent. And for the first year of my daughter’s life, I was pretty…
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I Don't Want to Be a Mom, and No, I Won't Change My Mind – POPSUGAR Australia
Despite what a lot of people think, choosing to live a child-free life is not a phase I’ll grow out of. When I think about the possibility of…
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The Magic of Hairstylists Affirming Your Natural Hair – POPSUGAR Australia
Image Source: Courtesy of Dove For most of my career as an editor, I’ve had a recurring nightmare. In it, I go to a hair event, and instead…
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I Tried The Most Common Sea Sickness Hacks On My First Cruise – Here's My Honest Review – POPSUGAR Australia
If I know anything about myself, it’s that my body needs zero excuse to feel motion sick. I get nauseous in the car, during movies, on roller coasters,…
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