My IUD and me
By Madigan Wirkus | March 30, 2026With my IUD, I know that I am prioritizing my reproductive health as well as my day-to-day peace of mind.
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With my IUD, I know that I am prioritizing my reproductive health as well as my day-to-day peace of mind.
Every relationship is different and every individual brings their own experiences and weight to the table, and in some cases, that weight, or rather, the money, can be unequal
From accidentally shutting the car door on a foot to feeling like flowers were not sent often enough, these fights sometimes seemed to define us.
Though I am only freshly twenty, I cannot deny the overwhelming impact my ex has had on my life, marked by many firsts.
A long-distance relationship – in which the hurdle of communication and staying connected doubles in size – was the bane of my existence, something that I wanted to shy away from for as long as possible
Just like that, I have successfully rebooted my high school sweetheart into a seasonal sequel entitled “Summertime Fling.”
Too often, people — including myself — get so attached to the idea of "forever" that we miss the value of short-term experiences.
Whether you’ve been in a long-term relationship since freshman year of high school or are a master of the late night catch-and-release, if you are at all active, you, too, have a number attributed to you.
Here's my take on the formula you should use to scheme a potentially perfect date.
To the women who stand loyally by my side, not because they have read the script, but because they will live the scene
Certain stereotypes are sure to emerge as the recently heartbroken head back to the streets — or in our case, the Corner.
Enter the soft launch — the not-quite-official, not-quite-secret strategy of introducing a new relationship on your social media platforms
Zimmerman’s story is a gentle reminder of both the progress and barriers that still persist.
Let’s get honest, real and raw and talk about managing a healthier relationship by balancing these differences in desire.
I stopped experimenting, exploring and entertaining to settle for what would be “comfortable” for him, and by association, myself. Now, “me” is all I am striving to get back.
