Jessica Coen's discussions

@lafleur: Because everyone shops, in the end. We don't have to mock everything. Feel free to disagree with the choices of sandals, obviously, but we're not going to shy away from looking at another take on shoe shopping. To each their own. Read more

@andBegorrah: I have not. But my cursory explorations did introduce me to a whole slew of horse births. I think I've had enough for now? I'll be good to resume by next week, probs. Read more

@Scout: Once you bring blood into it, it's beyond Cat Ladies. Far beyond. This is science. Read more

@lucysnowe: Check out her teeth. They are the teeth of a lady who has yet to drink too much red wine or coffee. Magnificent, envy-inducing. Read more

@la.donna.pietra: yeah, caught that after i speed-read. thx. Read more

@special_boots: Yeah, I was definitely addressing those who believe that at some point they want kids. That's what the American Prospect article was dealing with — the indecision and challenges of timing that can happen once you go for Team Baby. I understand it's not for everyone, but I'm jumping off and ruminating… Read more

@Jezebellicose/Queenjulie: If you concede that you're lucky, then we're not reiterating anything that's "incorrect." All evidence is anecdotal anyhow, and I'm glad everything worked out in favor of your vadge. Doesn't mean everyone reaps the same rewards. Read more

@fuerzabruta: I swear on everything that is sugary and holy, this was not rigged. Read more

@Pickard.AL: As I said to another commenter, it makes zero sense for the writers of this site to shame anyone for reading what we're writing about. I'm included in the satiated appetite group; it's not an awesome human emotion, that fascination with this stuff, but I'm not guilty over it. It's natural. Read more

@lauraholtsteele: I'm unsure of where you're getting the "shame" or "guilt" vibe. I'm saying there's something weirdly satisfying about getting visual proof. People who are into this stuff often have a fascination with the macabre (for lack of a better word). Anyhow, shaming people who want to read about Bullock and… Read more

@miss_msry: I'd like to hope it's more, like, "appetites for frank constipation and period talk." But there's a little something for everyone! Read more

@Jessica: And I think it kind of goes without saying that "compelling" is a subjective term, determined by the individual's interest in this celeb stuff. Read more

@PieLady: I didn't mean the coverage — I don't think that will end. But the "saga" itself...that's not going to be as compelling anymore, I don't think. This was the "apex" of stuff; everything else is just aftermath. Read more

@The Liquor Fairy: You can always fan us, but block our actual updates from your feed if that's what's annoying! Read more

@QoB: Ovulation and PMS are not necessarily/exactly during the same time, no. But there is some overlap—especially for those women who get symptoms a good 7 days or more before their period—and so yes, I exaggerated a bit for humor. Read more

@Lemonpie: That was our rationale too — and I ended up meeting my boyfriend down there. We're still together now. Someday, we'll get married at Palladium. Read more

@blades31: I didn't even notice that! But in the past year, I've been to four different countries in Latin America, and in all four, Calle Ocho ruled the airwaves. It's like ambient noise — I don't even hear it anymore, I guess? Which is shame, because it's such a fantastic little ditty. Read more

@Lemonpie: Were you the dude from ATO who pulled me out while I was drowning?! Read more

@fashionistagrrrl: You'll have to forgive any knee-jerk defensiveness — you're clearly intelligent, so you'll understand that when you use phrases like "so lame" and "misinformed puff pieces," it's hard to catch the constructive criticism. Read more

@fashionistagrrrl: Actually, the premise of the article was that it was an anecdote coming from one woman (note the use of singular in the headline). There was no indication that this was going to be a researched piece. Please keep context in mind when you read. And are you familiar with Park Slope playgrounds, or the… Read more