It wasn't her first experience with the condition, but the timing left her unsure about her future on the show. Instead of stepping back, Weedman leaned in — collaborating with the team to write her condition into the script. Her choice turned a personal challenge into a powerful part of the story.
While filming Netflix's hit dark comedy "Sirens," actress Lauren Weedman was suddenly hit with a Bell's palsy flare, which caused temporary paralysis on one side of her face.
"If a woman chooses to be a tradwife, that's a choice," sex therapist Ty David Lerman, PhD, tells PS. "That's still feminism. Feminism would also say it's a man's choice how he wants to show up and live his life, whether he's the breadwinner, the housekeeper, or the stay-at-home dad."
Traditional masculinity often discourages vulnerability, and cooking for someone — especially a loved one — can feel deeply vulnerable. In many cultures, home cooking is still seen as women's work: essential, yet undervalued and unfairly seen as simple or unimportant.
But a new trend is also on the rise on social media: boyfriend chefs. Men in straight relationships are sharing their home-cooking routines — and while men have always cooked, it's rarely shown in media.
Tradwives have rebranded the housewife for today, sparking fears of a backlash against women's progress. Their nostalgic, picture-perfect domesticity appeals not only to young women but also to far-right men — making the trend as troubling as it is visually charming.
But here's the key: beauty is whatever you make it. Swift's style proves that sticking to what works for you will always be in style. No need to chase every trend.
Swift's capsule-wardrobe approach to beauty was ahead of its time — a go-to haircut, hair color, or makeup look takes the guesswork out of getting ready. Effortless and polished every time.
In a world obsessed with micro trends, Taylor Swift's look has barely changed in nearly 20 years, despite her access to just about every stylist on earth. Dirty-blond hair, classic red lips, winged eyeliner, and neutral nails — simple, timeless, and totally achievable at home.
"You may experience increased horniness and seek out sexual activity as a way to cope with the unpleasantness of your hangover or just as a way to enhance your mood."
But Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and their respective fans are inspiring her to view the American flag, and Americana fashion, in a new light.
"I can’t recall the exact moment when our country’s symbol began to feel exclusionary to people like me: Black folks or anyone who doesn’t fit that white, male, heterosexual, cisgender archetype," writes PS shopping director Jessica Andrews. "Maybe it always felt that way."
For Emma and her partner, that means honoring the first time they cooked a meal together. They call it "co-soup day" and celebrated their first one this March. Throw those anniversary conventions out the window . . . celebrate what feels special to you.
For the dating-app generation, the classic rom-com meet-cute and linear relationship timeline are pretty much outdated. So why not embrace "arbitrary-versaries"? Meaningful, personal milestones worth celebrating, even if they don't follow tradition.
PS editor Emma Glassman-Hughes (@fried___egh) and her boyfriend weren't sure which day to call their anniversary. Like many zillennials, they met on a dating app, they're nonmonogamous, and there was no single moment when they became "official."
Now, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the CDC are urging doctors to take IUD pain seriously — and offer women real, better options for relief. It's a long-overdue shift, but a hopeful one.
"Getting my IUD inserted hurt worse than my C-section did," says Caitlin Kavanaugh, a mother to twins. "Having not gone through labor, I had no idea what cervical dilation felt like. I remember feeling like I had to dissociate from my body to make it through."
For too long, women's pain during IUD insertion has been dismissed. But that's finally starting to change.
"Divorce coaching is designed to help you hold on to yourself as you walk through the many steps of breaking and remaking."
No tropes. No trauma as the main plot. Just soft, sweet, messy, honest Black love in all its fullness. "Forever" isn't just a show; it's a cultural reset.
The awkwardness, the sweetness, the messiness, the softness . . . it's all there. And when harm does occur, characters are shown as whole human beings, not reduced to tropes or stereotypes.
Reimagined by "Girlfriends" creator Mara Brock Akil, "Forever" follows two Black teens in Los Angeles as they explore love, friendships, and growing up. The series provides what's been missing on television: Black love in its fullness.
Black love rarely gets the screen time it deserves — and when it does, it's often rooted in trauma. That's why Netflix's fresh take on Judy Blume's novel "Forever . . ." has people buzzing.
"My hoe phase helped me realize exactly what I want in a partner, and I have a strong sense of my nonnegotiables and expectations on how I deserve to be treated."
The difference between swinging and soft swinging? Swinging involves full-on sex with other people, while soft swinging includes everything but penetration. However, soft swinging looks different for every couple, so be sure to set clear boundaries based on individual comfort before getting started.
"Soft swinging often involves kissing, touching, and other forms of intimacy, and it's a way for couples to explore their boundaries and interests in nonmonogamy without 'going all the way,'" relationship therapist Nicole Moore tells PS.
If "soft swinging" is taking over your TikTok, you can thank "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Taylor Frankie Paul. Back in 2022, she rocked the internet by revealing that she and some of her fellow MomTok couples were into "soft-swap swinging" — and the drama hasn't stopped since.
Loneliness among men is a serious issue. But this viral moment proves that even something as simple as a goodnight call can be a lifeline. Call it a prank, call it a trend — either way, it's connection. And that matters.
In a world where men's vulnerability is often brushed off or hidden, this trend is sparking joy. Social media is loving it — not just because it's sweet, but because it shows something we rarely see: men showing affection, without shame.
