SrdjanPav/E+/Getty Images Most everyone agrees that getting a job as a teenager is good for teaching work ethic, personal growth, and the importance of having a stable bank account. It can teach responsibility, consistency, and money management. But on the other hand, federal and state labor laws are in place to ensure that kids ultimately put their education first — and to prevent corporations from taking advantage of teen workers. Now, with the current administration cracking down on undocumented workers, more and more states are having trouble filling positions in undesirable, low-wage jobs often held by immigrants. Florida is considering...
Are You Making These Common Mistakes With Your Sex Toys?
Westend61/Getty Images There are so many kinds of sex toys out in the world today, from humble, quiet vibrators to literal dragon-inspired dildos. And with every variation, there are special considerations you need to keep in mind, from what kind of lube is safe to use with them to how often you should actually involve them in your sex life. We cleared up these common sex toy mistakes, along with four others, with an intimacy expert. What harm can come from misusing a toy, right? Actually, if you’re not using sex toys correctly, you could wind up just frustrating yourself...
30 Years Ago, 'Clueless' Gave Us An Icon Of Self-Assurance In Cher Horowitz
Paramount Did you know that Clueless turns 30 this year? As if! But seriously, it does — and if that fact makes this millennial writer feel ancient, well, I’m not bugging over it. When I recently rewatched the classic comedy for the first time in at least a decade, it was clear why it remains legendary. As one of my Gen Z co-workers so kindly reminded me, "You were alive when Clueless came out? Iconic!" And honestly, they’re not wrong. With its mix of clever writing, timeless themes of love and friendship, and flawless ’90s fashion, it changed pop culture...
The One Rule That Can Help You Be A Good Stepmom
TikTok So you’ve met someone special. After a while of getting to know them, you realize this just might be the love of your life. Your relationship grows and deepens and in time, you decide to take a big step and get married. But speaking of “step…” before you came along, that love of your life was already a parent and now you have a stepchild. Hopefully you’ve already made an effort to build a relationship with them before you and your partner got married, but now that you are it all feels very official. We’ll level with you: being...