Catherine Gigante-Brown

My husband and I agreed: raising a child with an independent spirit who made decisions for himself was a good thing.

I asked a handful of women: why are people so scared of ladyparts?

"Bring over a meal—and leave. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, from soup to nuts. And coffee. Plenty of coffee."

I try. I really do. But whenever I attempt to embrace my husband Peter’s Cuban culture, I always screw up.

I’m a firm believer that Tiny Kindnesses can change the world, one sweet, loving gesture at a time.

Even though there’s no shortage of condoms in the Netherlands, it’s easier if you have your own birth control. Even if your trip isn’t a booty call, you never know! And if desire hits, you’ll be ready with your favorite type of BC and brand.

“It’s almost as though this niche was patiently waiting for us to find it.”

I know it’s not a politically correct one, but I’ve got a confession to make: earth-friendly hotels stink. There, I said it.

I realized my father was from a generation that never said those three little words. He was saying he loved me without them. But I didn't realize it then.

The office cubicle is indeed a strange bird. Here's how to survive life in a box without driving you—or your office mates—crazy.