Mica Lemiski

Work

When This Is Over, I Don't Want to Return to the Same Grind

When I was laid off, my headaches vanished. It took a pandemic to see that overwork isn’t achievement.
Mica Lemiski
5.15.20
relationships

Newly Single People Give Advice on How to Break Up in Quarantine

Is it time to bring back the “Dear John” letter like it’s 1943? Are we supposed to… Zoom?
Mica Lemiski
4.20.20

All the Lies I Learned About Sex From Movies and TV as a Kid

I didn't learn much from sex ed or my parents, but I did learn many wrong lessons from 'The Magic School Bus', 'Titanic,' and 'Superbad.'
Mica Lemiski
11.14.19
Culture

Why So Many Women Fear Becoming Their Moms

A psychologist tells us why we are so resistant to the idea of being like mom, no matter how much we love her.
Mica Lemiski
5.10.19
relationships

Men Talk About Saying ‘I Love You’ to Friends

Can bros saying ‘I love you, man’ move beyond boozy sports events and into something meaningful?
Mica Lemiski
5.2.19
mental health

How to Navigate Mental Illness in a Relationship

According to people with depression.
Mica Lemiski
4.17.19
Unpopular Opinions

People Tell Us the Opinions They'd Never Share With Their Friends

It’s trendy to be a contrarian on social media. Here are some thoughts nobody is brave enough to tweet.
Mica Lemiski
4.4.19
TV

How TV is Navigating the #MeToo Movement

Episodes tackling sexual assault and harassment have officially become a thing.
Mica Lemiski
3.27.19
Beauty

We Asked Young People Why They’re Into Botox

“The younger generation understands what you see online is not real. But they’re more willing to look not-real because that’s what they’ve grown up with.”
Mica Lemiski
3.7.19
Entertainment

What to Watch According to How Sad You Are This February

Whether you’re heartbroken or politically distraught, there are plenty of ways to indulge in misery.
Mica Lemiski
2.22.19
relationships

People Tell Us the Dumbest Things They've Ever Done to Impress Their Crush

“My crush said that if I licked hot sauce off the floor he'd give me a kiss. I did it and he didn't give me the kiss.”
Mica Lemiski
2.13.19
LGBTQ

The Canadian YouTuber Headed for the World’s Largest Trans Beauty Pageant

After being “100 percent transparent” about her transition on YouTube, Julie Vu is taking her trans advocacy to Thailand.
Mica Lemiski
2.5.19
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