Personal Essay

What "Sterling Point" Gets Right About Girlhood

Aug 19, 2026

What "Sterling Point" Gets Right About Girlhood

While the rest of the world is debating whether they're Team Rory or Team Ellis, it's a completely different love story in "Sterling Point" that I can't stop thinking about: the one between Annie and Ramona.

The Aughts Effect Is Everywhere

Aug 11, 2026

The Aughts Effect Is Everywhere

If you, like me, lived through the aughts, you'll never forget 2006.

How 20 Years of Selfies Changed the Way I See Myself

Aug 11, 2026

How 20 Years of Selfies Changed the Way I See Myself

This story is part of our Aughts Effect package, which celebrates 20 years of Popsugar — and enduring culture.

20 Years Later, I Still Need Body Positivity

Aug 11, 2026

20 Years Later, I Still Need Body Positivity

This story is part of our Aughts Effect package, which celebrates 20 years of Popsugar — and enduring culture.

The Joy of Reclaiming My 2000s Style

Aug 11, 2026

The Joy of Reclaiming My 2000s Style

This story is part of our Aughts Effect package, which celebrates 20 years of Popsugar — and enduring culture.

World Cup Dreams Wouldn't Exist Without Soccer Moms

Jul 8, 2026

World Cup Dreams Wouldn't Exist Without Soccer Moms

When asked to describe a soccer mom, the majority of people will use the same cliches.

Please Let Me Have My Lazy Girl Protein

Jul 1, 2026

Please Let Me Have My Lazy Girl Protein

If loving protein snacks is wrong, then frankly, I don't want to be right.

Popsugar Pulse's "Elle" Cover Is For the Girls

Jul 1, 2026

Popsugar Pulse's "Elle" Cover Is For the Girls

If you think about it, "Legally Blonde" was always a story about friendship.

Why the "Love Island USA" Conversation About Colorism Is So Needed

Jun 10, 2026

Why the "Love Island USA" Conversation About Colorism Is So Needed

In a recent episode of "Love Island USA," a moment between Kuman Dameon Chandler (K.C.) and Aniya Harvey resonated with many dark-skinned Black women, including myself.

I Have PCOS, and Here's How I Feel About Its New Name

Jun 8, 2026

I Have PCOS, and Here's How I Feel About Its New Name

As someone who was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 18, it's easy to say I follow sufficient content about the disease to have learned about its recent name change right away.

How I Learned to Love My Bumps and Scars From Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Jun 1, 2026

How I Learned to Love My Bumps and Scars From Hidradenitis Suppurativa

I was 12 years old when I started getting painful blackhead-like boils and scars on my inner thighs.

I Have Chronic Allergies — and the Cure Is Almost as Bad as the Symptoms

Jun 1, 2026

I Have Chronic Allergies — and the Cure Is Almost as Bad as the Symptoms

Allergies are common — and may be becoming more so.