This piece is something. Poor Meg Raby found herself, post-hysterectomy, cleared to have sex with her husband, only to find that the act literally tore her vagina. Not once, but twice. It sounds horrific, but she details the whole ordeal in such a funny way that you can’t help but laugh at her misery. Consider this piece a little gift to yourself on this Thursday.

Let’s be honest: most “family vacations” are just parenting in a prettier location. But Hilton’s Zemi Miches Punta Cana is here to flip the script. Opening this summer on a private beach along the Dominican Republic’s Playa Esmeralda, this oceanfront all-inclusive has everything you need to actually unplug. Think: unlimited cocktails, four dreamy pools (yes, there’s a waterpark for the kids), and 10+ restaurants and bars to keep everyone fed and happy without a single decision required. While the little ones are off making crafts or burning off energy at the Kids Club, you can sneak away to the rooftop pool, join a beach yoga class, or book a hydrotherapy session at the spa. Translation? It’s not just a vacation — it’s an escape you’ll feel in your soul.

Don’t mind me if I like to browse some Shein beach bags, where I can find something cute, functional, and affordable. These totes and cooler bags are so good.