Sexes

Their Bodies, Ourselves

What to make of the combination of bedazzled femininity and ferocious athleticism that defines women’s gymnastics?

• Megan Garber
• August 8, 2016

Trump Is a Climax of American Masculinity

The error in equating aggression with competence

• James Hamblin
• August 8, 2016

Hillary Clinton’s Moral Conflicts on Abortion

Although the Democratic presidential candidate is strongly pro-choice, her Methodist upbringing has shaped her ambivalence about the procedure.

• Myriam Renaud
• August 6, 2016

Pregnant in Miami With Zika on the Loose

Life is stressful enough when you’re expecting a baby.

• Liz Tracy
• August 5, 2016

Date Night With the Zombies

Why battling the undead with my partner via a two-player Playstation game makes for surprisingly fulfilling quality time together

• Matt Thompson
• August 5, 2016

Why the Courts Can’t Save LGBT Americans From Discrimination

Judges may want to shield gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people from harassment and disparate treatment, but recent decisions suggest the law isn’t there yet.

• Emma Green
• August 5, 2016

Would You Really Like Hillary More if She Sounded Different?

How biases shape our perceptions of a powerful woman’s voice

• Olga Khazan
• August 1, 2016

Why Did It Take Roger Ailes So Long to Fall?

The real surprise may be that some accusers were willing to step forward despite the likely consequences.

• Michelle Cottle
• July 25, 2016

Absolutely Fabulous and the Curse of the Endless Party

Over its two-decade history, the British comedy has made an absurd comic spectacle out of the inevitability of women aging.

• Sophie Gilbert
• July 23, 2016

The Unfortunate Reality of Dry Shampoo

It’s convenient, but bad for the scalp. So bad it might lead to hair loss.

• Olga Khazan
• July 6, 2016

Optimists Make Better Lovers

People who predict happy endings with their partners have better relationships in the now.

• Olga Khazan
• July 1, 2016

Hell for Abortion Providers

The Supreme Court struck down a law that would force many Texas clinics to close. But for abortion providers in conservative areas, staying open is just the start.

• Olga Khazan
• June 27, 2016

Kim to Caitlyn: 'You Gotta Rock It Every Day'

Why the transgender star equates femininity with makeup

• Olga Khazan
• June 26, 2016

Why Women (Sometimes) Don't Help Other Women

It’s not because they’re inherently harsher leaders than men, but because they often respond to sexism by trying to distance themselves from other women.

• Marianne Cooper
• June 23, 2016

The Singular Experience of the Queer Latin Nightclub

The author of Performing Queer Latinidad: Dance, Sexuality, Politics says that the event attacked in Orlando was more than a “safe space.”

• Spencer Kornhaber
• June 17, 2016

MTV's Role in the LGBT Revolution

For Pride month, the network is trying to remind audiences of the political legacy of shows like The Real World.

• Spencer Kornhaber
• June 9, 2016

Why Are More Women Than Men on Instagram?

Mothers’ historical responsibility for taking family photos could be one explanation. 

• Hannah Seligson
• June 7, 2016

A Brief History of Skimpy Clothes

It’s 2016, and kids are being thrown out of prom for inappropriate clothes. Where do dress codes come from?

• Olga Khazan
• May 12, 2016