Taylor Andrews

Kansas City

Balance Editor at PopSugar

Wellness editor @POPSUGAR, formerly @Cosmopolitan | Kansas City girl | Email [email protected] 🌻

Articles

The "Fuck First" Rule Might Save Your Date Nights

3 weeks ago | popsugar.com | Taylor Andrews

Allow me to put you on to a little hack that might save your sex life: the "fuck first" rule. As the name implies, instead of reserving sex for the end of a date, you make time for it before — before the cocktails, before the meaty pasta dishes, and before you may or may not have to take a Tums because your stomach hurts. Even though couples love to obsess over how often they have sex, the real issue might be when they're trying to have it.
The "Power Pause" Is Changing How Working Moms Approach Career Breaks

3 weeks ago | popsugar.com | Taylor Andrews

ParentingCareersGettyGettyThe term "stay-at-home" parent never resonated with Neha Ruch. "The first time I had to use that phrase to describe myself, it just didn't fit," she tells PS. After realizing the language felt outdated and limiting, she created a different term that felt more on brand. Enter: the "power pause." Ruch, the founder and CEO of Mother Untitled, coined the term as a way to reframe the stigma around what a stay-at-home parent looks like.
Why a "Living Room Family" Is What Many Modern Parents Are Striving For

3 weeks ago | popsugar.com | Taylor Andrews

ParentingParenting TipsGettyPhoto Illustration: Aly LimGettyPhoto Illustration: Aly LimIn today's world of digital distractions and personalized spaces, it's easier than ever for young children to disappear into their rooms with an iPad or some toys. But for families that prioritize time together in the living room, connection becomes part of the daily routine.
Type C Parenting: An Expert Explains the New Style

3 weeks ago | popsugar.com | Taylor Andrews

ParentingParenting TipsGettyGettyYou've likely heard of type A parents: they're the ones with color-coded family calendars and a strong stance against screen time. You've likely heard of type B parents, too: they might not enforce bedtime, and don't care whether their child has broccoli on their plate. But a new wave of parenting is on the rise that's a blend of both. Welcome to the world of type C parents.
How "Type C" Became the Cool-Mom Parenting Style

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Taylor Andrews

11 hours agoMy Teen Son Said 8 Innocent Words That Instantly Sent Me Spiraling. Here's What He Didn't Know. "I excused myself to go to the bathroom, where I stood in front of a small oval mirror doing box breaths and willing myself not to scream." It was an aside from my oldest son, who is squarely in his teen years, that nearly flattened me. We had just placed our dinner orders at a cozy restaurant.
Why We Love Men Telling Their Friends Goodnight on TikTok

1 month ago | popsugar.com | Taylor Andrews

RelationshipsFriendshipGetty | Barbara Lorena VergaraGetty | Barbara Lorena VergaraWell, men are now calling their friends to say goodnight. And even though the trend may have started out as the latest TikTok prank, the wholesome act is sparking joy and reigniting conversation around male friendship.
Learning Your "Initiation Type" May Be the Key to More Frequent Sex

1 month ago | popsugar.com | Taylor Andrews

SexSex ExplainersGetty | PhotoAlto/Frederic CirouGetty | PhotoAlto/Frederic CirouYou want sex. Your partner wants sex. But why does it feel like things still aren't working? It could be because of conflicting "initiation types." Think of your initiation type as how you let your partner know you're DTF. It's the approach you naturally take when you're horny, but it's also how you want your partner to approach you. Maybe you're someone who likes to run a bath and offer an erotic massage.
Soft Swinging: Expert Explains MomTok Sex Scandal

1 month ago | popsugar.com | Taylor Andrews

SexReality TvHuluHuluIf "soft swinging" is all over your TikTok right now, you can thank Mormon influencer Taylor Frankie Paul for popularizing the term. But if you don't know the story behind the drama by now, it all started in 2022 when Paul became the face of MomTok, a group of Mormon mom influencers who shared glimpses of their lives online.
Dating Someone With Depression? Here's How to Support Your Partner

1 month ago | cosmopolitan.com | Taylor Andrews

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders, with data from the National Institute of Mental Health estimating it affects 21 million adults in the US per year. And while you might hear the words, “Wow, I’m so depressed” thrown around often, it’s important to understand that clinical depression is more than just feeling down—especially if you’re dating someone who lives with this condition.
I Stayed at Bravo's "Love Hotel" Like the Real Housewives

1 month ago | popsugar.com | Taylor Andrews

TravelReality TvGrand Velas ResortsPS Contributor | Taylor AndrewsGrand Velas ResortsPS Contributor | Taylor AndrewsWhen I arrived at Grand Velas Boutique hotel in Los Cabos, there were no flipped tables, no one's husband in the pool, and not a single prosthetic leg found on a beach chair. I didn't see any shattered wine glasses or hear whispered accusations about somebody named Tom.