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  • If ‘Thick Thighs Save Lives,’ Why Are You Fat-Shaming Women? 5 Reasons You Should Stop

    “You probably shouldn’t call yourself ‘an amazon’ in your profile,” he messages me. “Oh, really? And why is that?” I respond. After all, at a smooth and stacked 5 feet 10 inches—with a penchant for heels—I find that most men I match with online aren’t even at my eye level, let alone taller. I figure…

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  • #BaeWatch: It’s Time to Look for Love! Here Are 14 Ways to Find It This Valentine’s Day

    So, you’re alone this Valentine’s Day—again. Join the club. But what are you doing about it? If “single” isn’t your preferred relationship status, it’s time to stop hoping that love happens and make some changes—and some new connections. Here are 14 ways you can take back Valentine’s Day and take control of your love life.…

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  • 5 Signs You’re About to Be Racially Fetishized

    So … what’s your type? Admit it: You probably have one; most of us do. No harm there. We like what we like, right?  Right? Now that we’ve broken the ice, do you have a fetish? Too personal? Well, how about this: Six months ago I decided to stop side-eyeing my singlehood (read: my painfully…

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Maiysha Kai is former managing editor of The Glow Up and host of The Root Presents: It’s Lit!, and your average Grammy-nominated goddess next door. May I borrow some sugar?


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