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May 19, 2026 at 9:31 PM

Should You Pay Your Kid For Good Grades?

[link removed] May. 19, 2026 [link removed] Natalia Lebedinskaia/Moment/Getty Images A For Effort Should You Pay Your Kid For Good Grades? ([link removed]) For years parents have asked the question: should you pay your kid for good grades? The right answer is different for every family…

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May 14, 2026 at 9:31 PM

Why More & More Moms Are Feeling 'Friendship Burnout'

[link removed] May. 14, 2026 [link removed] Maria Korneeva/Moment/Getty Images SOS From Your BFF Why More & More Moms Are Feeling “Friendship Burnout” ([link removed]) “I know the ‘90s were a wildly different time to raise kids, so of course motherhood today is going to look different,…

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May 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM

Beach Reads We Can't Wait To Read

[link removed] May. 12, 2026 [link removed] Escapism At Its Finest 17 Beach Reads We Can't Wait To Get Our Hands On ([link removed]) From thrillers to captivating rom-coms, here are the books the Scary Mommy staff can’t wait to get their hands on this summer. Happy reading! Read More ⮕…

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May 8, 2026 at 3:05 PM

These Vacation Destinations Are Calling Your Name

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May 7, 2026 at 9:30 PM

The One Beauty Product I Reach For Again & Again

[link removed] May. 7, 2026 [link removed] My One True Must-Have I’ve Tried A Lot Of Mascaras, But This One Is My Forever Favorite ([link removed]) I've tried a lot of mascaras before, but the Grande Cosmetics Conditioning Peptide Mascara is the only one I'll ever buy again, writes Sama…

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May 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM

"I Have To Shower Before Sex & It's Killing The Vibe"

[link removed] May. 5, 2026 [link removed] Israel Sebastian/Moment/Getty Images An "everything" shower, plz "I Have To Shower Before Sex & It's Killing The Vibe" ([link removed]) A mom just like us — comparing prices at the grocery store, cheering at the baseball field three times a we…

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May 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM

Can We Be Honest About Postpartum Depression?

[link removed] May. 5, 2026 The Part Of Motherhood We Don’t Talk About Enough ([link removed]) Some parts of motherhood don’t get talked about enough. If you’ve ever felt off, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself — you’re definitely not the only one. And it doesn’t make you a bad mom, it …

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May 1, 2026 at 3:42 PM

YOU Deserve The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

[link removed] May. 1, 2026 [link removed]{GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=;dc_tdv=1 Presented by Ulta Beauty These Are The Beauty Gifts Us Moms REALLY Want ([link removed]{GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=;dc_tdv=1) Mother’s Day is almost here—but don’t stress, las…

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April 30, 2026 at 6:01 AM

Have I Taken Body Positivity Too Far With My Kids?!

[link removed] Apr. 30, 2026 [link removed] Maskot/Maskot/Getty Images too much? Have I Taken Body Positivity Too Far With My Kids? ([link removed]) As a millennial raised during toxic diet culture, I was determined to break the cycle. But have we swung the pendulum a little too hard i…

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April 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM

I Spent Years Wishing My Husband Would Ask What I Needed

[link removed] Apr. 28, 2026 [link removed] Adene Sanchez/Getty Images Stop Asking Me What To Do I Spent Years Wishing My Husband Would Ask What I Needed. When He Did, I Froze. ([link removed]) I rehearsed what I'd say if my husband ever asked what I needed. When he finally did, I had …

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April 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM

What If The Spark Doesn't Come Back??

[link removed] Apr. 23, 2026 [link removed] Ask a MWLTF What If The Spark Doesn’t Come Back? ([link removed]) Our monthly column, Ask A MWLTF (yes, that’s Moms Who Like To F*ck) touches on losing the spark with your spouse as you navigate the various stages of parenthood. But what happe…

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April 21, 2026 at 9:30 PM

The Secret To A Great Marriage Isn't Communication

[link removed] Apr. 21, 2026 [link removed] Carles Navarro Parcerisas/Getty Images Hot Take The Secret To My Great Marriage Isn't Communication. It's Contempt. ([link removed]) “After 13 years and four kids, I ditched the therapy-speak and "I" statements,” writes Alice A. Lemee. “Turns…

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April 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Enter To Win A Dream Vacation To Walt Disney World® Resort

[link removed] Apr. 17, 2026 [link removed] Walt Disney World® Resort Enter To Win A Dream Vacation To Walt Disney World® Resort ([link removed]) If you’re already thinking about how to make this summer extra special for your kids, this might be the moment you’ve been waiting for. Ou…

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April 16, 2026 at 9:30 PM

Signs Your Marriage Is In Its "Meh" Era

[link removed] Apr. 16, 2026 [link removed] AleksandarGeorgiev/E+/Getty Images You Dropped This: ✨ 6 Signs Your Marriage Is In Its “Meh” Era & How To Shake It Off ([link removed]) Relationship experts explain how to tell when your marriage needs a little TLC, and the easy, accessible w…

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April 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM

A Bloody Good Mom’s Night Out

[link removed] Apr. 15, 2026 [link removed] Sponsored by 'BLOOD/LOVE' New Musical 'BLOOD/LOVE' Is The Hottest Ticket In Town ([link removed]) Moms will agree: when the rare night out comes around, it’s up to you to make it count. That’s where BLOOD/LOVE comes in: the off-Broadway vampir…

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April 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM

Sex Toys That Make 'Me Time' Discreet

[link removed] Apr. 14, 2026 [link removed] Shhhhh 16 Quiet Sex Toys That Make “Me Time” Super Discreet, According To Sexperts ([link removed]) As a mom, carving out moments of intimacy can often feel like a luxury — one that can be difficult to prioritize or achieve when you have young…

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April 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM

Avoiding Sex With My Husband Cost Us Our Marriage

[link removed] Apr. 9, 2026 [link removed] Skynesher/Getty Images Hindsight Is 20/20 Avoiding Sex With My Husband Cost Us Our Marriage ([link removed]) I spent years avoiding sex with my husband and told myself it was fine. It wasn't. Read More ⮕ ([link removed]) Latest: [link r…

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April 7, 2026 at 9:30 PM

Could "Soft Swapping" Be Good For Your Marriage?

[link removed] Apr. 7, 2026 [link removed] Drs Producoes/E+/Getty Images swinging lite Soft Swapping Explained By Experts, Including How To Pitch It To Your Partner ([link removed]) “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives popularized a lot of things when it debuted in 2024 — chief among them…

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April 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM

The Impossible Sick-Day Math Every Working Mom Knows

[link removed] Apr. 2, 2026 [link removed] Yana Iskayeva/Moment/Getty Images It's A No From Me Dawg What To Say When Someone Crosses Your Boundaries, According To Therapists ([link removed]) Struggling with boundary crossing? Therapists offer pointers on how to assert limits clearly, e…

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March 31, 2026 at 9:30 PM

All My Mom Friends Hate My Husband

[link removed] Mar. 31, 2026 [link removed] Scary Mommy hmmm All My Mom Friends Hate My Husband ([link removed]) This month, Ask A MWLTF (that’s A Mom Who Likes To F*ck), our writer handles a tricky subject: What to do when your friends all hate your spouse? Are they onto something, or…

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March 26, 2026 at 9:30 PM

Why "Praise Kink" Might Be The Perfect Dirty Talk For You

[link removed] Mar. 26, 2026 [link removed] Igor Suka/E+/Getty Images "Good Girl" but better Why "Praise Kink" Might Be The Perfect Dirty Talk For You & Your Partner ([link removed]) Samantha Darby talked to sex therapists to ask about “praise kink:” what it is, how to do it, and why i…

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March 24, 2026 at 9:30 PM

Why Do Women Love Romance Tropes That Would Be Red Flags IRL?

[link removed] Mar. 24, 2026 [link removed] Milan Markovic/E+/Getty Images Am I OK? Why Do Women Love Romance Tropes That Would Be Red Flags IRL? ([link removed]) Why do women love romance tropes that would be massive red flags in reality? Katie McPherson asked relationship experts whe…

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March 20, 2026 at 3:02 PM

The Anti-Colic Bottles That Moms Can’t Stop Recommending

[link removed] Mar. 20, 2026 [link removed] Presented by Dr. Brown's The Bottle Parents Swear By At 2 a.m. ([link removed]) If you’ve ever paced your kitchen at an ungodly hour with a gassy, screaming baby, you already know: not all bottles are created equal. Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow…

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March 19, 2026 at 9:30 PM

Being A Stay-At-Home Mom Killed My Sex Drive

[link removed] Mar. 19, 2026 [link removed] Westend61/Westend61/Getty Images Touched The F Out "Being A SAHM Killed My Sex Drive" ([link removed]) I love these as-told-to pieces that Samantha Darby does. This one, in particular, will likely hit close to home: One mom thought being a SA…

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March 17, 2026 at 9:30 PM

I Resent Caring For My Boomer Mom

[link removed] Mar. 17, 2026 [link removed] Halfpoint Images/Moment/Getty Images Just being honest I Resent Caring For My Boomer Mom When She Did Such A Crappy Job Raising Me ([link removed]) I thought I made my peace with it all. But now my mother is old and needs me to take care of h…

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March 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM

5 Excellent Places To Visit Without Your Kids

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March 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM

The Impossible Sick-Day Math Every Working Mom Knows

[link removed] Mar. 12, 2026 [link removed] Svetlana Lakusheva/Getty Images Guess Who's Staying Home? The Impossible Sick-Day Math Every Working Mom Knows ([link removed]) Kids can catch up to 12 colds a year, and when they do, working moms are often the ones rearranging childcare, wor…

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March 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM

This Is The Only Face Cream I'll Ever Use Again

[link removed] Mar. 11, 2026 [link removed] Courtesy of Katie Bingham Smith no gatekeeping here This Is The Only Face Cream I'll Ever Use Again ([link removed]) Take it from our 50-year-old writer who looks 38: There is one face cream she swears by and — bonus — you can get it at the d…

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March 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM

Can Love Languages Change Over Time?

[link removed] Mar. 10, 2026 [link removed] Maskot/Maskot/Getty Images Oh so it's *flexible* Can Love Languages Change Over Time? I've Been Married 9 Years & Mine Did ([link removed]) Is it normal for your love languages to change over time? Experts say yes, and shifts often reflect di…

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March 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM

“I’ve Never Had An Orgasm With My Husband Of 23 Years”

[link removed] Mar. 9, 2026 [link removed] Phynart Studio/E+/Getty Images Solidarity “I’ve Never Had An Orgasm With My Husband Of 23 Years” & Other Mom Confessions ([link removed]) What can I say except God bless the Scary Mommy Confessions. Seriously, week in and week out they make me…

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March 6, 2026 at 10:30 PM

Are Morning Orgasms Better Than Nighttime Ones?

[link removed] Mar. 6, 2026 [link removed] LWA/Dann Tardif/Getty Images The Perfect Wake-Up Call? Are Morning Orgasms Better Than Nighttime Ones? Here’s What Experts Say ([link removed]) Parents often have two windows for sex: before the kids wake up or after they’re finally asleep. He…

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March 5, 2026 at 10:30 PM

I Vividly Remember The First Time I Swore At My Kid

[link removed] Mar. 5, 2026 [link removed] franckreporter/E+/Getty Images the power of it I Vividly Remember The First Time I Swore At My Kid ([link removed]) “I didn’t swear in front of my kids for the first 12 years of being a mom. I swore all the time before becoming a mom so this w…

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March 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM

Your Couple’s Getaway Starts Here (Finally)

[link removed] Mar. 4, 2026 [link removed] Presented by Chase IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card Planning Your Next Family Vacation? Here Are Some Memory-Making Destinations ([link removed]) A family vacation sounds fun — until you remember all the scheduling, packing, and non-stop en…

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March 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM

Smut Books To Read When You Want To Get Hot, But Are Too Tired For Sex

[link removed] Mar. 3, 2026 [link removed] Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Photo Courtesy of Archive Photos/Stringer Smut Books To Read When You Want To Get Hot But You're Too Lazy To Have Sex ([link removed]) From short reads to epic romances, find a steamy escape to quickly spice up your mood …

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March 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM

A Family Vacation Is Calling

[link removed] Mar. 3, 2026 [link removed] Presented by Hyatt Keep The Whole Crew Happy With A Hyatt All-Inclusive Stay ([link removed]) Moms know: Family trips can be tricky. Between juggling logistics for multiple people and finding a kid-friendly destination that also feels like a gr…

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March 2, 2026 at 10:30 PM

Is Sex Once A Month Bad?

[link removed] Mar. 2, 2026 [link removed] Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Midjourney, Getty Images Is Sex Once A Month Bad? ([link removed]) Even the happiest couples may find themselves questioning if they're having enough sex. But here's why you shouldn't stress about monthly romps. Read…

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February 27, 2026 at 10:30 PM

I Get Paid To Be A Housewife By A Man I'm Not Married To

[link removed] Feb. 27, 2026 [link removed] John Richardson/Photodisc/Getty Images smart as hell I Get Paid To Be A Housewife By A Man I'm Not Married To ([link removed]) I love this piece by an enterprising anonymous mom who says that she willingly takes on the role of housewife for a…

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February 26, 2026 at 10:34 PM

I'm In My Slut Era.

[link removed] Feb. 26, 2026 [link removed] Nick Dolding/Stone/Getty Images sexy time I'm In My Slut Era ([link removed]) After a long marriage, I am finally embracing selfishness, writes an anonymous mom today. It’s spicy, it’s honest, it’s fun. You’ll enjoy it. Read More ⮕ ([link re…

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February 25, 2026 at 10:34 PM

Silent Ways Men Check Out Of Marriages

[link removed] Feb. 25, 2026 [link removed] He Hasn't Left, But He's Gone 7 Silent Ways Men Check Out Of Marriages ([link removed]) Is your husband there but not really there? Therapists and attorneys share the quiet signs of emotional withdrawal. Read More ⮕ ([link removed]) Latest…

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February 24, 2026 at 10:33 PM

Can My Husband & I Pass ‘The Brady Bunch’ Test?

[link removed] [link removed] Feb. 24, 2026 [link removed] CBS Photo Archive/CBS/Getty Images can you? Can My Husband And I Pass ‘The Brady Bunch’ Test? ([link removed]) Can two parents be in the same room and talk about something other than their kids or household logistics for at le…

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February 23, 2026 at 10:30 PM

“Having Scheduled Sex Changed Everything For My Marriage”

[link removed] Feb. 23, 2026 [link removed] Organic Media/E+/Getty Images Get it, get it “Having Scheduled Sex Changed Everything For My Marriage” ([link removed]) A mom just like us — comparing prices at the grocery store, cheering at the baseball field three times a week, running PTA…

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February 20, 2026 at 10:30 PM

I Guess I'm Considered A Cougar Now

[link removed] Feb. 20, 2026 [link removed] Scary Mommy/Getty how fun for me I'm 43 & My Eyelids Look Like Labias ([link removed]) This one comes from yours truly. Indeed, I DO have folds on my upper eyelids that do look like labias — so much so that I’ve taken to saying, “Good morning…

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February 19, 2026 at 10:30 PM

I Guess I'm Considered A Cougar Now

[link removed] Feb. 19, 2026 [link removed] Connect Images/Connect Images/Getty Images Grrrr I Guess I’m Considered A Cougar Now ([link removed]) Age is just a number, after all. Read More ⮕ ([link removed]) Latest: [link removed] Bibbidi Bobbidi BABY 13 Disney-Inspired Baby…

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February 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM

Turns Out, I Can Have Multiple Orgasms

[link removed] Feb. 18, 2026 [link removed] Karl Tapales/Moment/Getty Images keep it comin' Turns Out, I Actually Can Have Multiple Orgasms ([link removed]) I love the raw honesty of this post by Diana Park. In it, she writes about finally having multiple orgasms during one — shall we …

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February 17, 2026 at 10:30 PM

Will My Kid Be Out Of The Loop If I Don't Give Him A Phone?

[link removed] Feb. 17, 2026 [link removed] Tech Support Will My Kid Be Out Of The Loop If I Don't Give Him A Phone? ([link removed]) As the mom of a nearly 13 year old without a phone, I think about this post a lot. Because the argument holds water: this mom doesn’t want her kid to hav…

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February 13, 2026 at 10:30 PM

10 Pasta Recipes To Enjoy On A Cold, Cozy Night

[link removed] Feb. 13, 2026 [link removed] Damn Delicious ([link removed]) send noods 10 Comforting Pasta Recipes For Those Nights You Just Need Cheese & Carbs ([link removed]) Happy Friday, we made it friends! If, like me, you find yourself needing a little something to look forwa…

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February 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM

5 Low-Effort, High Payoff Family Vacation Ideas

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February 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM

The Sex Issue, Scary Mommy-Style

[link removed] Feb. 12, 2026 [link removed] Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Midjourney Stress ⬆️ Libido ⬇️ Sorry, How TF Are We Supposed To Get Turned On Anymore? ([link removed]) Welcome to Scary Mommy’s 2026 Sex Issue ([link removed]) . In this annual issue, we look at what sex means to moms,…

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February 11, 2026 at 10:30 PM

Is Midlife Sex The Best Sex?

[link removed] Feb. 11, 2026 [link removed] Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Midjourney Knows What She Wants Is Midlife Sex The Best Sex? ([link removed]) You’re no longer touched out by hours of childcare, writes Katie Bingham Smith. Conclusion: Bring it on. Read More ⮕ ([link removed]) Lat…

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February 10, 2026 at 10:30 PM

To All The Moms I've Judged Before

[link removed] Feb. 10, 2026 [link removed] Davin G Photography/Moment/Getty Images you deserve grace To All the Moms I've Judged Before ([link removed]) The message in this oldie-but-a-goodie is clear: We’ve all been that sanctimommy silently judging other moms whether we care to admi…

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