Aly Semigran

Aly Semigran, MSW, has been published in Well+Good, Bustle, Billboard, Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, InStyle, Refinery29, Entertainment Weekly and MTV, among other publications. Based out of Philadelphia, she earned her master of social work degree from Temple University.

Aly's Stories

Can You Ever Tell Someone Else That They Should Try Therapy? Mental Health Experts Weigh In

Healthy Mind

Can You Ever Tell Someone Else That They Should Try Therapy? Mental Health Experts Weigh In

Remember: It's a deeply personal decision.

by Aly Semigran

Here’s Why Mental Health Pros Are Begging You To Stop Self-Diagnosing

Healthy Mind

Here’s Why Mental Health Pros Are Begging You To Stop Self-Diagnosing

Trust me: The advice you need is not on TikTok.

by Aly Semigran

Getting ‘Acu-Stoned’ Is a Real Thing, According to Acupuncturists

Healthy Body

Getting ‘Acu-Stoned’ Is a Real Thing, According to Acupuncturists

A body high is one of the many benefits of this ancient practice.

by Aly Semigran

Quitting Your New Job Is Not the Career Killer It Once Was

Career Advice

Quitting Your New Job Is Not the Career Killer It Once Was

Here’s how to do it without burning any bridges.

by Aly Semigran

Is It Possible You’re With the Right Person Even If You Have Doubts?

Dating Tips

Is It Possible You’re With the Right Person Even If You Have Doubts?

Here, experts discuss the case of feeling happy, but not certain.

by Aly Semigran

How Mindfulness Came to Save Us From a Mindless World

Mental Challenges

How Mindfulness Came to Save Us From a Mindless World

This decade's seen a lot of chaos—so we need the calm more than ever.

by Aly Semigran

I Struggle With a Mental Health Issue—Does My Boss Need to Know?

Mental Challenges

I Struggle With a Mental Health Issue—Does My Boss Need to Know?

Experts offer intel on what to share, and how much.

by Aly Semigran

The 8 Best ‘Friends’ Moments That Double As Legitimately Helpful Wellness Tips

The 8 Best ‘Friends’ Moments That Double As Legitimately Helpful Wellness Tips

Because wouldn't we all be happier if we took jogs like Phoebe?

by Aly Semigran

Why Crying During Sex Is a Thing—Even When It’s Consensual, Enjoyable, and Loving

Sex Advice

Why Crying During Sex Is a Thing—Even When It’s Consensual, Enjoyable, and Loving

And, when there may be cause for concern.

by Aly Semigran

Impulse Shopping Is a Mind Game You’ll Never Lose Again Thanks to These Tricks

Impulse Shopping Is a Mind Game You’ll Never Lose Again Thanks to These Tricks

Think of it as a different kind of resistance training.

by Aly Semigran

Etiquette Experts Lay Out How to RSVP ‘No’ to Anything Without Having a Single Regret

Relationship Tips

Etiquette Experts Lay Out How to RSVP ‘No’ to Anything Without Having a Single Regret

Reasons include time, money, just not wanting to go—you name it.

by Aly Semigran

Well, This Bites: Mosquitoes Are More Likely to Target Some People More Than Others

Healthy Body

Well, This Bites: Mosquitoes Are More Likely to Target Some People More Than Others

Blood type, it turns out, does matter.

by Aly Semigran

Asking for…Myself and Everyone Else: Are Simultaneous Orgasms a Real, Achievable Thing?

Sex Advice

Asking for…Myself and Everyone Else: Are Simultaneous Orgasms a Real, Achievable Thing?

Or are they fake news featured in movies and on TV?

by Aly Semigran

How to Navigate Protests and Activism When Big Crowds Trigger Your Anxiety

Mental Challenges

How to Navigate Protests and Activism When Big Crowds Trigger Your Anxiety

There are plenty of ways for your voice to be heard.

by Aly Semigran

Friendship Imposter Syndrome Explains Why You Sometimes Feel Like Your BFF Hates You

Relationship Tips

Friendship Imposter Syndrome Explains Why You Sometimes Feel Like Your BFF Hates You

Because sometimes things just feel *off.*

by Aly Semigran

10 Real Women Share Their Uncensored Thoughts About Watching Pornography

10 Real Women Share Their Uncensored Thoughts About Watching Pornography

Let's talk about porn, baby.

by Aly Semigran

The Psychological Reason so Many People Seek Summer Flings—and How to Opt Out

The Psychological Reason so Many People Seek Summer Flings—and How to Opt Out

I have no regrets about being my own summer fling for 34 years and counting.

by Aly Semigran

How to Preserve a Friendship When Your Bestie’s Baby Makes You Feel Like the Third Wheel

Relationship Tips

How to Preserve a Friendship When Your Bestie’s Baby Makes You Feel Like the Third Wheel

Think of parent-to-non-parent friendships as an "opposites attract" type of situation.

by Aly Semigran

To All Those Common Sex Hang-Ups—Sight, Smell, and Sound—Sexperts Have a Message: Let It Go

Relationship Tips

To All Those Common Sex Hang-Ups—Sight, Smell, and Sound—Sexperts Have a Message: Let It Go

“Lights on, lights off. Tomato, tomahto.”

by Aly Semigran

Vacation Time and Being Off Work Are No Longer the Same, so Avoiding Burnout Is Trickier Than Ever

Career Advice

Vacation Time and Being Off Work Are No Longer the Same, so Avoiding Burnout Is Trickier Than Ever

OOO…kinda.

by Aly Semigran

What It’s Really Like to Be a Secret Girlfriend—and Why I’ll Never, Ever Be One Again

Relationship Tips

What It’s Really Like to Be a Secret Girlfriend—and Why I’ll Never, Ever Be One Again

Hulu's "Shrill" really nails the troubling (and troublingly common) situation.

by Aly Semigran

Why True-Crime and Murder Content Is so Frighteningly Addictive—Especially for Women

Healthy Mind

Why True-Crime and Murder Content Is so Frighteningly Addictive—Especially for Women

Experts break down whether the obsession is cause for concern.

by Aly Semigran

Something to Ink About: the Body-Positive Healing Power of Tattoos for Many Women

Something to Ink About: the Body-Positive Healing Power of Tattoos for Many Women

“I see strength and beauty where once there was only pain.”

by Aly Semigran

Lindy West Gets “Shrill” About Bathing Suits and Toxic Bosses—and Promises to Only Get Louder

Lindy West Gets “Shrill” About Bathing Suits and Toxic Bosses—and Promises to Only Get Louder

Comedy series "Shrill," based on West's best-selling memoir, premieres on Hulu March 15.

by Aly Semigran

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