Dear E. Jean: I’m married to a handsome, exciting, and very fit man. We’ve had our ups and downs, but in general we’re seen as one of those supercouples, and at times it feels that way, too. But here’s the thing: He constantly fatshames me, to the point that he’s hardly been able to look

Welcome to “The Perfect,” ELLE.com’s weekly roundup of all the elements needed for a perfectly outfitted and executed fill-in-the-blank. Ashley Benson knows that the perfect summer afternoon doesn’t require anything over the top. The perfect drink, casual clothes, and a classic beauty look are the only essentials necessary for a damn good time. In honor

Dear E. Jean: I feel like I’m entitled to an explanation from a guy for his behavior. We were friends, had feelings for each other, never acted on them, and eventually lost touch. We’ve now reconnected and picked up right where we left off—calling, texting, hanging out. But the last time we got together, I

Dear E. Jean: You’ve probably received letters like this ad infinitum, but here is mine. I’ve just had my first real, true heartbreak, and I don’t know where to go from here. Everything was lovely and beautiful, and I was the happiest I’ve ever been—until one day, a girl from his past returned. I trusted

We all know that weddings are about love and commitment and being surrounded by the people who mean the most to you. But, weddings are also about presents. More specifically, weddings are about the very particular presents people put on registries in order to furnish their new, married life. Below, eight women reveal the one

Dear E. Jean: My husband enjoys wearing lingerie. I have to say that the sex is awesome when he’s wearing it, and at first it was only panties. But lately he’s gotten into wearing bras and garter belts with stockings, and an occasional nightie as well. As I mentioned, the sex is crazy good, so

Dear E. Jean: Recently I hired a new woman in our office. She’s young, pretty, and petite, with long blond hair—men absolutely love her. I invited her to dinner with my boyfriend and me one night because she was new in town and didn’t know anyone. The woman got drunk and asked us if we

. Look at Instagram and you’d think everyone woke up perfectly imperfect. Fashion, beauty, social media, pop culture, all cultivate a myth of effortlessness. In this package, ELLE.com acknowledges, dissects, and celebrates the effort. Because effortlessness is a privilege that not everyone can afford. And there’s no shame in admitting you actually love putting in

. Look at Instagram and you’d think everyone woke up perfectly imperfect. Fashion, beauty, social media, pop culture, all cultivate a myth of effortlessness. In this package, ELLE.com acknowledges, dissects, and celebrates the effort. Because effortlessness is a privilege that not everyone can afford. And there’s no shame in admitting you actually love putting in

Pump up the pomp and circumstance! Leo season is upon us as the zodiac’s fierce and regal lion rules the skies from July 23 to August 22. All the world is a runway for the coming four weeks. Pull those party clothes to the front of your closet—yes, the schmanciest, most maximalist, body-con numbers you

Dear E. Jean: I find myself insanely attracted to men in authority. In short, I’m crushing very hard on my PhD adviser. I’ve also been acting out, challenging his authority, and getting teary-eyed when he gives me the cold shoulder. (In my defense, he acted like a jerk and became rude after I suggested to

Dear E. Jean: I’m a man. I am “assaulted” sexually every day by women. I’m trying to figure out how this is okay in the #MeToo era. How is there still a stigma against men speaking up? I’m a 26-year-old independent wine consultant representing world-class wineries in Northern California. At the tastings I conduct, I’ve

If you were to stumble upon anything from Maude, a new female-owned sex essentials company, chances are you wouldn’t know what it was. Their products (which include a $45 vibrator, a $25 bottle of lube, and a $12 bag of condoms) don’t have any of the usual giveaways: no stereotypical feminine colors, no suggestive packaging,

Dear E. Jean: My man has become a public figure in the world of social media. He has strangers kissing his ass all day and women from all over the world propositioning him, which has inflated his ego to the point where I feel he doesn’t appreciate what he has (and he’s extremely lucky to

I recently got an IUD before having penetrative-vaginal sex for the first time and had a lot of questions about how the device works. While there are a lot of great resources online, there was no comprehensive guide to help quell my anxiety—so I decide to compile one of my own. Here, doctors and experts

Let’s get one thing out of the way first: it hurt way less than I thought it would. For years, I had tried to imagine the pain the Internet had convinced me getting an IUD inserted would cause. I’d tried to envision the nightmare cramps I’d supposedly get shortly after the procedure. The pain wasn’t

Dear E. Jean: Can office romances still happen in the world after Harvey Weinstein, Russell Simmons, and Matt Lauer? I started a new job several months ago, and I’m attracted to my new manager. We are close to the same age, we’re both married, and both of us have kids. On a good day, my

While many are obsessed with the relationship between Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson, hoovering up the many, many crumbs they’ve dropped during their whirlwind engagement, the general consensus still seems to be that the whole thing will eventually combust in extraordinary fashion. It’s true there’s not an encouraging precedent for Hollywood quickie relationships. Sure, there

Courtesy of St. Regis Hotels & Resorts “This Woman’s Work” is an ongoing series meant to highlight how women in different industries are living their lives. We hope to show that there’s no one “right” way to succeed. There are so many ways, and so many different experiences. Lisa Holladay’s job as global brand leader

Dear Auntie EEEE: I am happily non-monogamous and usually have a few romances of varying types going on all at once. But there’s a new rascal in my life I’ve been dating long-distance for five months, and I’m utterly besotted—daydreaming at work, uninterested in the modelesque tennis player who just asked me out, and suddenly

Dear E. Jean: I think back to when he asked me for a first date and flew me in his plane to the mountains for a romantic picnic. He was my rock, my confidant, the smartest person I knew. His support helped me rise quickly in my career. I felt I could achieve anything. We

Dear E. Jean: I am not a traditional woman. I like being the breadwinner and go-getter in our marriage. I make a very generous salary and take pleasure in my career, and I realize that my dilemma is a privileged one, E. Jean, but I struggle with feeling that I always “wear the pants.” A

Dear E. Jean: My beautiful, smart, funny 14-year-old daughter recently announced to me that she is a lesbian and doesn’t like boys. The news has thrown me into a severe depression. I’m not sleeping well, I’ve lost 10 pounds, and I’m barely functioning at work. I’m filled with a deep sadness and grieving for the

Dear E. Jean: I am in one helluva predicament! About a year and a half ago, I was hit in the face by a tennis ball, and it created a permanent lump on the tip of my nose, making it look wider and uneven. Most people didn’t notice, but it really bothered me, so about