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Lizz Schumer

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Lizz (she/her) is a senior editor at Good Housekeeping, where she runs the GH Book Club, edits essays and long-form features and writes about pets, books and lifestyle topics. A journalist for almost two decades, she is the author of Biography of a Body and Buffalo Steel. She also teaches journalism as an adjunct professor at New York University's School of Professional Studies and creative nonfiction at the Muse Writing Center, and coaches with the New York Writing Room.
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Entertainment & Pop Culture

35 Best and Most Popular Romance Novels of All Time

Some are classic historical series, others are contemporary love stories — all are worth a read.

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Family & Relationships

How to Adopt a Dog: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Everything you need to get your house pup-ready.

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Family & Relationships

How a "Sleep Divorce" Can Improve Your Relationship

Experts say a sleep divorce can really help your relationship.

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What To Buy

22 LGBTQ+ Clothing Brands to Shop for Pride (and Beyond)

Inclusive, stylish queer-owned retailers to support during Pride Month and always.

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Life

LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses to Shop All Year Long

Because LGBTQ+ people need support beyond Pride month.

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Life

6 Best No-Pull Dog Harnesses, Tested & Reviewed

Stay on the beaten path.

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Entertainment & Pop Culture

25 Best Lesbian Movies to Watch

Find them on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video.

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Family & Relationships

11 Best (and Free) Lesbian Dating Apps for Queer Women

Swipe and click to find the date of your dreams.

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Holidays & Gatherings

34 Sexy Gifts That Are Guaranteed to Spice Up Your Relationship

Only the best vibrators, kinky toys and lingerie for the naughtiest person on your Valentine's Day shopping list.

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Family & Relationships

9 Best Dog Crates That Will Keep Your Pup Comfortable and Secure

Our top pick is MidWest Homes for Pets' folding metal dog crate.

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Entertainment & Pop Culture

10 Best Conversation Cards to Get the Whole Table Talking

Banish awkward conversations with these thought-starters.

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Health

What Is Ableism? The Sneaky Assumption That Hurts Disabled People

This form of discrimination can be insidious and often unconscious.

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