Imagine you are on vacation. Your favorite shirt is waiting for you in your suitcase. You go to put it on, only to realize it’s not there. You forgot it, and there’s nothing you can do now. That’s an experience that played out time and again for Natalie Muñoz, who split her childhood and adolescence…
LA DOLCE VITA Retro silhouettes and citrus hues for day—and a dose of sequins for evening—reach their peak on the sparkling Amalfi Coast. Le Sirenuse in Positano, Italy.Courtesy of Designers Wear it with… CALIFORNIA DREAMING Earthy tones, nature-inspired textures, and a relaxed vibe feel right at home on the rugged Pacific shore. Alila Ventana in…
Eileen Chao works with people who, for any number of reasons, are less than comfortable with sex. Some of her clients are adult virgins who have severe anxiety about performance and vulnerability; others have recently undergone a gender transition and are looking for help getting accustomed to their new bodies. She also works with people…
As the coronavirus pandemic dragged through its second year, an increasing number of American families were so desperate to get help for depressed or suicidal children that they brought them to emergency rooms. A large-scale analysis of private insurance claims shows that this surge in acute mental health crises was driven largely by a single…
Medical school curriculums, for example, include erroneous claims that Black women’s nerve endings are “less sensitive” and require less anesthesia, and that Black women’s blood coagulates faster than that of white women, leading to delayed treatment for dangerous hemorrhages, according to the report. It also found that textbook illustrations of childbirth were depicted on European…
For Sheldrake, and many fungi enthusiasts, partnering with these organisms offers a real way to reduce our impact on the Earth. “They form an important part of a climate crisis solution,” he says. As fast-growing and relatively low-maintenance crops — many can be grown indoors, with little space, water or labor — fungi present an…
TikTok has introduced us to some incredible Amazon finds. It’s a rare day that I scroll through my FYP without finding something that ends up in my cart. This time, I have Oprah and her list of favorite things to blame because her favorite travel jewelry organizer is on sale right now for Amazon Prime…
Pasta isn’t always thought of as an expensive meal, but when you add a lot of ingredients or a handful of more opulent ones, its price per serving can climb. But these smart pastas rely on only a few powerful ingredients — many of which you probably already have on hand — to keep flavors…
When you urgently need a frozen treat without leaving the house to get it, the most satisfying shortcut might be a cold and fluffy no-churn ice cream. Made from sweetened condensed milk and whipped cream, it’s almost absurdly minimalist and doesn’t even require an ice cream machine. There’s no fussing over curdle-prone egg yolks, because…
When the Icon of the Seas sets sail early next year, it will take some time to disappear from the horizon. At 1,198 feet long and a gross tonnage of 250,800, it is hard to miss. The Royal Caribbean cruise ship will have 20 decks packed with more than 20 bars and restaurants, seven pools,…