The Sweet and Surprising History of Candy Hearts
The messages on those little valentine hearts tell a history of American love, from “Fax Me” to “Text Me” to “DM Me.”
The messages on those little valentine hearts tell a history of American love, from “Fax Me” to “Text Me” to “DM Me.”
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Experts explain what to watch out for — and what to do — if you’re concerned about a loved one.
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DetailsWhen it comes to sex, everyone seems to struggle, says Cyndi Darnell, a clinical sexologist, sex therapist and relationship coach based in Manhattan. “No one receives sex and relationship education,” she said, “so people have confused sex education with reproduction. We’re also told sex is natural, and therefore, we don’t need to teach it. If…
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