FUN STUFF: YOU WROTE IT

"Ugly" - An original poem

Hello, darlings. Here is an original poem from GL reader Nikki, who is 12. We think it mirrors a lot of what we feel sometimes--and makes us remember just how important it is to find beauty in everything and everyone...

GUYS: WHAT GUYS THINK

Smooching secrets from real guys

So he’s leaning in, and his lips are hovering mere inches from yours… what do you do? Because, let’s be honest: we want our guys to enjoy the lip lock as much as we do. But what does he want out of the...

ADVICE: IN THE NEWS

Wisconsin teen wins Doodle 4 Google contest!

Today, Google replaced their standard logo with a fresh doodle--not an unusual move for the company, but today's doodle is particularly special: It's the winner of their 2013 Doodle 4 Google contest. The illustration, created by Sabrina Brady, a senior...

ENTERTAINMENT: BOOK CLUB

Book series you've gotta start this summer

Every time we read a book we love, it seems we turn around and there’s already a sequel out! Trilogies are all the rage right now, and authors seem to keep the series coming. Looking for some titles to read during your upcoming...

YOUR BOD: BOOBS

My nipples won't make up their minds

How come my nipples don't stay out all of the time? They only come out when I am cold, why? Your nipples harden in a response to stimuli, like cold weather, touch or anxiety. Muscles in that area contract and blood rushes in...