The First Time I Had Sex Was Awful. I Don’t Know How to Come Back From That. Rich Juzwiak
I feel like I’ve exhausted every option. I’m not having any luck.
There’s a Better Way to Play Board Games Nadira Goffe
Solo board gaming is where it’s at.
In School I Hated Learning Cursive With a Fountain Pen. Now I See the Appeal. Sameer Butt
In our digital world, it forces me to slow down with my thoughts.
The Power of Queer Romance Set in Post-Nazi Life Emily Bazelon
Yael van der Wouden’s debut novel, The Safekeep, weaves a tale of obsession and history between two women thrown together in the Dutch countryside
My Daughter Went to a Friend’s House for a Play Date. She Can Never Go Back There. Michelle Herman
I’ll be refusing all future invites.
Slate Mini Crossword for Jan. 19, 2025 Quiara Vasquez
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
Slate Crossword: Something Taken Off Airplanes … or Something Put On Cakes (Five Letters) Tim Croce
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Jan. 19, 2025.
Looking to Avoid Trump’s Second Term? Here Are the Countries You Could Move To. Carvell Wallace
Portugal, Spain, and other places that might take you in.
As Fires Approached LA, Angelenos Turned to Watch Duty Lizzie O’Leary
For once, an app that actually adds to the information ecosystem.
I’ve Survived War in Gaza for 15 Months. I Know What I’m Looking Forward to Now. Ruwaida Amer
This moment is overwhelming—and it’s not what I expected.