Lauren Oyler
'Not Just a Series of Genital Acts': The Woman Who Revolutionized Sex Education
As the medical director of Planned Parenthood and founder of the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the US, Dr. Mary Steichen Calderone believed sex ed should address topics besides abstinence and how to be a good wife.
Street Cats Are Our Only Hope
The new documentary 'Kedi' takes you inside the delightful world of stray cats in Istanbul.
Cannibalism Isn't as Edgy as You Think
Zoologist Bill Schutt's new book takes the bite out of Western taboos that consider eating another person the worst thing you could do.
'It Allowed Me to Feel Like a Piece of Ham in a Tube Top': A Eulogy for Wet Seal
A somber reflection on the "edgy" teen retailer, which announced today that it would shutter all its stores.
All Your Favorite Writers and Artists Were Constantly Fucking
A new book charts out the often messy love lives of famous artists, writers, and creative types.
Defining Womanhood Is Almost Impossible, but '20th Century Women' Tries Anyway
Mike Mills's new film has been praised as a rare feminist story from a man's perspective. But while it's a lovely look at a small group of characters, it fails to acknowledge the fact that the 20th century hasn't worked out so well for us.
Sick, Sad World: The Voice of 'Daria' on Being an Iconic 'Misery Chick'
Tracy Grandstaff (and her unforgettable monotone) spent five years as the voice of Daria, the angsty role model of both 90s girls and their Tumblr-blogging disciples. We caught up with Grandstaff to talk about how her strong, smart female character has...
Red-State Teachers Describe a Heartbreaking Day at School After Trump's Win
"We tell them to act a certain way—to be kind, treat each other fairly. That all people are equal, that bullies don't win. And then Trump won."
‘Fleabag’ Star Phoebe Waller-Bridge on ‘Unlikable' Women and Sexual Validation
We talked to the creator of the hilarious show about a horny young British mess.
Stronger than Ever: Cecile Richards on the 100-Year Fight for Reproductive Care
In honor of Planned Parenthood's centennial, the organization's president reflects on all the group has accomplished in the past century—and what we're still working to achieve.
When Hillary Clinton Was America's Hostess
Before Hillary Clinton became a presidential candidate, secretary of state, or New York senator, she was one of the most controversial first ladies of the 20th century.
Areas with More Men than Women Are Not Crime-Ridden Hell Holes, Study Finds
In fact, being outnumbered by women may make men more violent.